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Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 7,163 -101.00 (-1.39%)
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Rio Tinto Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 7 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
0

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Rio Tinto Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 7 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating for RIO.

Consensus Price Target

£177.97
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Rio Tinto Group, the average price target is £177.97. The highest price target for RIO is £810, while the lowest price target for RIO is GBX 6,400. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 148.46% from the current price of GBX 7,163.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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RIO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/24/25 to 6/24/26		1 Month Ago
5/25/25 to 5/25/26		3 Months Ago
3/26/25 to 3/26/26		1 Year Ago
6/24/24 to 6/24/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target£177.97GBX 6,860GBX 5,830GBX 6,261.43
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate Buy

RIO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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RIO Price Targets by Month

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Rio Tinto Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRio Tinto GroupBasic Materials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.59
Consensus RatingHoldModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
6/9/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 8,500 ➝ GBX 8,500+11.33%
6/8/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral£760 ➝ £810+967.19%
6/4/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 6,600 ➝ GBX 6,600-16.13%
6/2/2026
Shore Capital Group Ltd logo
Shore Capital Group
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 Lower TargetHoldGBX 7,400 ➝ GBX 6,900-14.30%
5/26/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 UpgradeNeutralGBX 7,200 ➝ GBX 8,280+4.44%
4/22/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 6,900 ➝ GBX 6,900-7.48%
4/17/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingSector performGBX 6,400 ➝ GBX 6,400-13.02%
6/26/2024
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 7,700+45.20%

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Should I Buy Rio Tinto Group Stock? RIO Pros and Cons Explained

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Rio Tinto Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Rio Tinto Group:

  • The current stock price is around GBX 5,464, reflecting a strong market position and investor confidence in the company's future.
  • Rio Tinto Group has a robust portfolio that includes essential materials like iron ore, copper, and aluminium, which are critical for the energy transition and infrastructure development.
  • With over 150 years of mining and processing experience, the company has established a reputation for operational excellence and reliability.
  • The company is actively exploring for new projects in 17 countries, which could lead to significant growth opportunities and increased production capacity.
  • Rio Tinto Group is committed to reducing operational emissions and enhancing sustainability, aligning with global trends towards environmentally responsible investing.

Rio Tinto Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Rio Tinto Group for these reasons:

  • Only 0.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders, which may indicate a lack of confidence from management in the company's future performance.
  • Fluctuations in commodity prices can significantly impact revenue, making the company vulnerable to market volatility.
  • As the company expands its operations, it may face increased regulatory scrutiny and potential delays in project approvals, which could hinder growth.
  • Investors may be concerned about the company's ability to maintain its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) credentials amidst growing public scrutiny.
  • Competition in the mining sector is intensifying, which could affect market share and profitability for Rio Tinto Group.

RIO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Rio Tinto Group is £177.97, with a high forecast of £810 and a low forecast of GBX 6,400.

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rio Tinto Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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.

According to analysts, Rio Tinto Group's stock has a predicted upside of 148.46% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Rio Tinto Group's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Rio Tinto Group has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank Of Canada, and Shore Capital Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Rio Tinto Group less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for Rio Tinto Group is Hold while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how RIO compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:RIO) was last updated on 6/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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