Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Off Shares of Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:RIO)

Key Points

• Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. sold shares of Rio Tinto PLC valued between $1,001 and $15,000 on July 3rd, reflecting his involvement in trading activities.
• Rio Tinto has announced a semi-annual dividend of $1.48 per share, with an impressive yield of 620.0%, despite a recent cut in dividends.
• Recent analyst reports on Rio Tinto include a mix of ratings, with some firms maintaining a "hold" recommendation while others have downgraded their ratings.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently sold shares of Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:RIO). In a filing disclosed on August 14th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Rio Tinto stock on July 3rd. The trade occurred in the Representative's "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of W.R. Berkley NYSE: WRB on 7/31/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of CoStar Group NASDAQ: CSGP on 7/31/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Dayforce NYSE: DAY on 7/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Boston Scientific NYSE: BSX on 7/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Medpace NASDAQ: MEDP on 7/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Avantor NYSE: AVTR on 7/23/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Revvity NYSE: RVTY on 7/23/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Gulfport Energy NYSE: GPOR on 7/18/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical NASDAQ: RARE on 7/15/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of PTC NASDAQ: PTC on 7/9/2025.

Rio Tinto Stock Performance

Rio Tinto stock traded up $0.6150 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $61.2350. 1,190,909 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,351,440. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 1.53 and a quick ratio of 1.03. The firm's 50 day moving average price is $59.95 and its 200-day moving average price is $60.34. The stock has a market capitalization of $76.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.50 and a beta of 0.64. Rio Tinto PLC has a 1 year low of $51.67 and a 1 year high of $72.08.

Rio Tinto Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 15th will be given a $1.48 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 620.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 15th. Rio Tinto's payout ratio is presently 45.74%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have weighed in on RIO. Wall Street Zen downgraded Rio Tinto from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, April 28th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft downgraded Rio Tinto from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a "hold" rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a research note on Tuesday, June 3rd. Barclays restated an "overweight" rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a research note on Wednesday, July 2nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley restated an "overweight" rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a research note on Monday, July 14th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $73.00.

Institutional Trading of Rio Tinto

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Wayfinding Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Rio Tinto in the first quarter worth approximately $30,000. Pandora Wealth Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Rio Tinto in the first quarter worth approximately $30,000. Alpine Bank Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of Rio Tinto in the first quarter worth approximately $30,000. Bfsg LLC boosted its stake in shares of Rio Tinto by 5,754.5% in the first quarter. Bfsg LLC now owns 644 shares of the mining company's stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 633 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Pinpoint Asset Management Singapore Pte. Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Rio Tinto in the second quarter worth approximately $38,000. 19.33% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor's degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master's in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master's degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Rio Tinto Company Profile

Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals Segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting.