Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 7,313 +224.00 (+3.16%)

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Rio Tinto Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 7 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
5

Buy
1

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, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for RIO.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 7,707.14

According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Rio Tinto Group, the average price target is GBX 7,707.14. The highest price target for RIO is GBX 8,600, while the lowest price target for RIO is GBX 6,100. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.39% from the current price of GBX 7,313.

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

Type	Current Forecast 8/4/25 to 8/4/26	1 Month Ago 7/5/25 to 7/5/26	3 Months Ago 5/6/25 to 5/6/26	1 Year Ago 8/4/24 to 8/4/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 7,707.14	£178.69	GBX 6,860	GBX 5,325
Consensus Rating	Hold	Reduce	Hold	Hold

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.

RIO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Rio Tinto Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Rio Tinto Group	Materials Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.00	2.57
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent RIO News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
7/30/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Hold	GBX 7,400	+2.78%
7/30/2026	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	GBX 8,100 ➝ GBX 8,600	+20.40%
7/29/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Underperform	GBX 6,100	-12.38%
7/28/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	GBX 8,270 ➝ GBX 8,200	+20.27%
7/10/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	GBX 8,280 ➝ GBX 8,250	+22.04%
6/9/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold	GBX 8,500 ➝ GBX 8,500	+11.33%
6/2/2026	Shore Capital Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	GBX 7,400 ➝ GBX 6,900	-14.30%

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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 Monday, August 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Rio Tinto Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Rio Tinto Group
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around GBX 7,311, which reflects a strong market position and potential for growth.
Recent strong first-half results indicate higher underlying earnings and revenue, driven by robust metal prices and effective cost management.
The company has announced its highest interim dividend in four years, enhancing the income potential for investors.
Rio Tinto Group is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for copper and lithium, essential for electrification and energy infrastructure.
With a low debt-to-equity ratio, the company demonstrates financial stability, making it a less risky investment option.

Rio Tinto Group
Bear Case

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

The price-to-earnings-growth ratio is negative, suggesting that the stock may not be growing at a pace that justifies its current valuation.
Insider transactions indicate limited confidence, with corporate insiders owning only 0.10% of the stock, which may raise concerns about future performance.
Mixed broker signals, with some analysts retaining neutral ratings, suggest uncertainty in the stock's future trajectory.
Despite strong earnings, the overall market sentiment can be volatile, influenced by fluctuating commodity prices.
The company faces challenges in maintaining its competitive edge amid increasing global demand for sustainable practices in mining.

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 7,707.14, with a high forecast of GBX 8,600 and a low forecast of GBX 6,100.

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rio Tinto Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 1 buy rating 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.

According to analysts, Rio Tinto Group's stock has a predicted upside of 5.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Rio Tinto Group's stock had 3 upgrades 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 "materials" companies. The consensus rating for Rio Tinto Group is Hold while the average consensus rating for "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 8/4/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Rio Tinto Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

RIO Analyst Ratings Over Time

RIO Analyst Recommendations By Month

RIO Price Targets by Month

Rio Tinto Group Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Rio Tinto Group
Bull Case

Rio Tinto Group
Bear Case

RIO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Rio Tinto Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

RIO Analyst Ratings Over Time

RIO Analyst Recommendations By Month

RIO Price Targets by Month

Rio Tinto Group Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Rio Tinto Group Bull Case

Rio Tinto Group Bear Case

RIO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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