LON:RIO Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 5,118.62 +16.62 (+0.33%) (As of 05:44 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 5,053▼ 5,16850-Day Range 4,758▼ 5,60952-Week Range 4,424.50▼ 6,406Volume1.79 million shsAverage Volume2.81 million shsMarket Capitalization£63.98 billionP/E Ratio830.95Dividend Yield7.95%Price TargetGBX 6,145.83 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesOptions ChainSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesOptions ChainSustainability Rio Tinto Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside20.1% UpsideGBX 6,145.83 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.44Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.33Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£9.92 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.41 out of 5 stars 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingRio Tinto Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 6,145.83, Rio Tinto Group has a forecasted upside of 20.1% from its current price of GBX 5,118.62.Amount of Analyst CoverageRio Tinto Group has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for RIO. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipRio Tinto Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.55%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthRio Tinto Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Rio Tinto Group is 6,607.14%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreRio Tinto Group has received a -151.84% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Rio Tinto in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Construction of mine infrastructure", "Crude coal", "Ship freight transport services", "Uranium fuel", and "Bauxite" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Rio Tinto Group is -7.44. Previous Next 1.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentRio Tinto Group has a news sentiment score of 0.33. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Rio Tinto Group this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 81 people have searched for RIO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -6% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added Rio Tinto Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Rio Tinto Group insiders have bought 35,403.33% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £99,160.80 in company stock and sold £279.30 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders14.67% of the stock of Rio Tinto Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions47.56% of the stock of Rio Tinto Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Rio Tinto Group is 830.95, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.43.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Rio Tinto Group is 830.95, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 86.77.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDue to a projected decrease in earnings for Rio Tinto Group, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.Price to Book Value per Share RatioRio Tinto Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.65. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) StockRio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company offers aluminum, copper, diamonds, gold, borates, titanium dioxide, salt, iron ore, and lithium. It also owns and operates open pit and underground mines, mills, refineries, smelters, power stations, and research and service facilities. Rio Tinto Group was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More Receive RIO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Rio Tinto Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address RIO Stock News HeadlinesJune 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTop 20 Largest Producers Of Bauxite In The WorldJune 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comRio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) Lifted to "Buy" at Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftJune 7, 2023 | Altimetry (Ad)Biden's latest bailout--terrible for America?And a consultant for the Dept. of Defense (Joel Litman) says this is all leading to an event in the next 20 months that could help some get vastly wealthier… but also make it harder than ever to hang onto any money you make.This might be the most important development affecting you and your money over the next few years—May 30, 2023 | msn.comBHP Group (BHP) & Microsoft Team Up to Use AI at EscondidaMay 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBerenberg Bank Reaffirms Buy Rating for Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO)May 26, 2023 | msn.comRio Tinto shares go back to the future with copperMay 25, 2023 | msn.comAboriginal group says remediation at Juukan rock shelters has begunMay 19, 2023 | msn.comU.S. pauses timeline for approving Rio Tinto's Arizona copper projectJune 7, 2023 | Altimetry (Ad)Biden's latest bailout--terrible for America?And a consultant for the Dept. of Defense (Joel Litman) says this is all leading to an event in the next 20 months that could help some get vastly wealthier… but also make it harder than ever to hang onto any money you make.This might be the most important development affecting you and your money over the next few years—May 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comU.S. Forest Service pauses timeline for Rio Tinto Arizona copper mineMay 19, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comFTSE 100 maintains gains amid strong consumer confidenceMay 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comRio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) Receives GBX 6,140.91 Average Target Price from AnalystsMay 17, 2023 | afr.comRio Tinto signs $6m deal with Brisbane battery developerMay 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGMG Announces Battery Joint Development Agreement with Rio TintoMay 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRio Tinto Group's (LON:RIO) Stock Has Shown Weakness Lately But Financial Prospects Look Decent: Is The Market Wrong?May 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comRio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) Insider Ngaire Woods Acquires 500 SharesMay 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWeak Chinese demand pushes iron ore prices to five-month lowMay 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThose who invested in Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) three years ago are up 87%May 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJPMorgan Chase & Co. Boosts Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) Price Target to GBX 5,250April 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comRio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) Price Target Cut to GBX 5,800April 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comRio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by BrokeragesApril 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comSimon Henry Acquires 500 Shares of Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) StockApril 26, 2023 | msn.comWhy has the Rio Tinto share price dived 9% in 5 days?April 25, 2023 | marketwatch.comMining Tailings Management Market to Eyewitness Massive Growth by 2029 | BHP Group,Rio Tinto,Vale,GlencoreApril 25, 2023 | msn.comIf I’d invested £500 in Rio Tinto shares 6 months ago, here’s how much I’d have nowApril 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comRoyal Bank of Canada Trims Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) Target Price to GBX 5,000April 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comRio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) Insider Sells £279.30 in StockSee More Headlines RIO Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart RIO Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/20 Dividend3/09/2023Dividend Payable4/20/2023Today6/07/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Industrial Metals & Minerals Sub-IndustryN/A SectorBasic Materials Current SymbolLON:RIO CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.riotinto.com Phone+44-20-77811623FaxN/AEmployees49,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 6,145.83 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 7,500 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 5,000 Forecasted Upside/Downside+20.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 6.16 Trailing P/E Ratio830.95 Forward P/E Ratio8.84 P/E Growth-0.64Net Income£12.42 billion Net Margins22.36% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity24.02% Return on Assets11.24% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio23.47 Current Ratio1.63 Quick Ratio1.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£55.55 billion Price / Sales1.15 Cash FlowGBX 783.19 per share Price / Cash Flow6.54 Book ValueGBX 3,098 per share Price / Book1.65Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,250,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£63.98 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.68 Key ExecutivesMr. Jakob Stausholm M.S. (Age 55)MS, CEO & Exec. Director Comp: $2.84MMr. Peter Lloyd Cunningham B.A. (Age 56)CFO & Exec. Director Comp: $1.65MMr. Arnaud Soirat (Age 58)Group Chief Operating Officer Comp: $833kMr. Alfredo Barrios BSc Physics (Age 57)MSc, Ph.D., Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $2.35MMr. Bold Baatar (Age 49)Chief Exec. of Copper Comp: $1.5MMr. Simon C. Trott BSc(Hon) (Age 48)GAICD, GradDipFin, Chief Exec. of Iron Ore Comp: $1.48MMr. Ivan VellaChief Exec. of AluminumMs. Sinead KaufmanChief Exec. of MineralsMr. Mark DaviesChief Technical OfficerMr. Menno Gerard Cornelis SanderseHead of Investor RelationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsGlencoreLON:GLENAnglo AmericanLON:AALBHP GroupLON:BHPBPLON:BPCRHLON:CRHView All CompetitorsInsidersNgaire WoodsBought 500 shares on 5/11/2023Total: £2.46 M ($4,921.00/share)Simon HenryBought 500 shares on 4/24/2023Total: £2.61 M ($5,221.00/share)Peter CunninghamSold 5 sharesTotal: £27,930.00 ($5,586.00/share)Ngaire WoodsBought 410 shares on 4/5/2023Total: £2.19 M ($5,338.00/share)Kaisa HietalaBought 500 shares on 3/22/2023Total: £2.66 M ($5,313.00/share)View All Insider Transactions RIO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Rio Tinto Group stock right now? 8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rio Tinto Group in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" RIO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in RIO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View RIO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Rio Tinto Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 8 brokers have issued twelve-month target prices for Rio Tinto Group's stock. Their RIO share price forecasts range from GBX 5,000 to GBX 7,500. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 6,145.83 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for RIO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have RIO shares performed in 2023? Rio Tinto Group's stock was trading at GBX 5,798 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, RIO stock has decreased by 11.8% and is now trading at GBX 5,114. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How often does Rio Tinto Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Rio Tinto Group? Rio Tinto Group announced a dividend on Wednesday, February 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 9th will be given a dividend of GBX 185.35 per share on Thursday, April 20th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.99%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 9th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for RIO. Is Rio Tinto Group a good dividend stock? Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) pays an annual dividend of GBX 407 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.55%. RIO has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 6,607.14%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for RIO. What other stocks do shareholders of Rio Tinto Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Rio Tinto Group investors own include Anglo American (AAL), BHP Group (BHP), Glencore (GLEN), Citigroup (C), Alibaba Group (BABA), BHP Group (BHP), NVIDIA (NVDA), Intel (INTC), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) and BP (BP). What is Rio Tinto Group's stock symbol? Rio Tinto Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "RIO." How do I buy shares of Rio Tinto Group? Shares of RIO stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Rio Tinto Group's stock price today? One share of RIO stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 5,114. How much money does Rio Tinto Group make? Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) has a market capitalization of £63.93 billion and generates £55.55 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £12.42 billion in net income (profit) each year or GBX 6.16 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Rio Tinto Group have? The company employs 49,000 workers across the globe. How can I contact Rio Tinto Group? Rio Tinto Group's mailing address is 6 St James's Square, LONDON, 00000, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.riotinto.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-77811623. This page (LON:RIO) was last updated on 6/7/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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