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Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 4,936.50 +36.50 (+0.74%)
(As of 11/29/2024 ET)

Rio Tinto Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
5

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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for RIO.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 6,338.33
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Rio Tinto Group, the average price target is GBX 6,338.33. The highest price target for RIO is GBX 7,700, while the lowest price target for RIO is GBX 5,700. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 28.40% from the current price of GBX 4,936.50.
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RIO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/2/23 to 12/1/24
1 Month Ago
11/2/23 to 11/1/24
3 Months Ago
9/3/23 to 9/2/24
1 Year Ago
12/2/22 to 12/2/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 6,338.33GBX 6,338.33GBX 6,305GBX 6,140
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

RIO Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.71
2.76
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/15/2024Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 6,200+23.04%
9/9/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuyGBX 6,200 ➝ GBX 6,000+32.25%
8/1/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSector performGBX 5,700+13.12%
8/1/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweightGBX 6,500 ➝ GBX 6,430+27.60%
6/26/2024Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 7,700+45.20%
6/17/2024Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral
5/7/2024Barclays
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 Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 6,000+7.30%
8/2/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetGBX 5,550 ➝ GBX 5,500+10.42%
7/24/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetGBX 7,400 ➝ GBX 6,800+31.10%
2/22/2023UBS Group
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Myles Allsop
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Set TargetGBX 5,000-17.98%
2/22/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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Christopher LaFemina
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Set TargetGBX 7,500+23.03%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, November 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Rio Tinto Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Rio Tinto Group
Bull Case

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

  • The stock recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend in price, which is often seen as a bullish signal for investors.
  • Current share price is GBX 4,946 ($64.38), which is below the average price target of GBX 6,338.33 ($82.51) set by analysts, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • Several analysts have issued "buy" ratings, with Berenberg Bank setting a price target of GBX 6,200 ($80.71), indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Rio Tinto Group has a strong market capitalization of £61.83 billion, reflecting its significant presence and stability in the mining sector.
  • Insider buying activity, such as Simon Henry's recent purchase of 200 shares, can signal confidence in the company's future prospects from those who are closely involved with its operations.

Rio Tinto Group
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 981.35, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • Recent reports indicate a significant dividend payout ratio of 6,706.35%, which raises concerns about sustainability and the ability to maintain dividends in the future.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock has shown volatility, with a recent decline of 0.3%, suggesting potential instability in the short term.
  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 25.01, indicating a reliance on debt financing, which can pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Market conditions and commodity prices can significantly impact Rio Tinto Group's profitability, making it vulnerable to fluctuations in the global economy.

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 GBX 6,338.33, with a high forecast of GBX 7,700 and a low forecast of GBX 5,700.

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rio Tinto Group in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RIO shares.

According to analysts, Rio Tinto Group's stock has a predicted upside of 28.40% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Rio Tinto Group has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, and Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Rio Tinto Group less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Rio Tinto Group is 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.76. Learn more on how RIO compares to other companies.


This page (LON:RIO) was last updated on 12/1/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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