Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Stock Price & Analysis
Rio Tinto Group (RIO) closed at USD 84.14 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 3.20% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 86.92; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 83.7–84.95 on volume of 3,559,666 shares. Market capitalization is $136.84B, with a 52-week range of USD 67.74–112.58 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
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Key facts (RIO)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold RIO (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 102.71 (range 82–117).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +25.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +80.6% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-07-28, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $0K.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (RIO)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold RIO. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge & Cox Funds | Dodge & Cox | <0.01% | $285K | Unchanged |
Analysts (RIO)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 102.71 (low 82, high 117).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Bernstein | Target raised | Outperform | $88.5 → $89.5 |
| 2026-08-24 | Morgan Stanley | Initiated | Overweight → Underweight | $90 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (RIO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +25.2% | +80.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +25.3% | +12.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 30.4% | 28.2% |
| Max drawdown | -23.3% (May 2026→Oct 2026) | -34.1% (Mar 2022→Sep 2022) |
RIO suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | BHP (BHP) | “2025 in collaboration with BHP, working with haul truck manufacturer” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Feb 19, 2026.
Companies that name RIO in their SEC reports
| Relationship to RIO | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| customer | 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (FEAM) | 10-K Sep 17, 2026 | “There are currently only two major global suppliers: Eti Maden, a state-owned corporation in Turkey, and U.S. Borax, Inc., a subsidiary of Rio Tinto PLC, who together represent approximately 80-85% of total supply, with Eti Maden representing approximately 60% of global supply.” |
| competitor | BHP Group Ltd (BHP) | 20-F Aug 18, 2026 | “Competitors include: Anglo American, Antofagasta, Codelco, Freeport, Glencore, Rio Tinto, Southern Copper, Teck.” |
| competitor | CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC (SQM) | 20-F Apr 22, 2026 | “The main competitors in the lithium market with their estimated market share are: Albemarle (12%), Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co (6%), Tianqi Lithium Corp. (5%) and Rio Tinto (4%).” |
| partner | Aura Minerals Inc. (AUGO) | 20-F Apr 1, 2026 | “Bom Futuro in partnership with Western Mining Corporation (“WMC”) later followed by Rio Tinto (“RTZ”) in 2000,” |
| competitor | Vale S.A. (VALE) | 20-F Mar 27, 2026 | “The largest competitors in the copper concentrate market are BHP Group, Rio Tinto,” |
| partner | Alcoa Corp (AA) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “ELYSIS® Limited Partnership (ELYSIS) is between wholly-owned subsidiaries of Alcoa (48.235%) and Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. (Rio Tinto) (48.235%), respectively, and Investissement Québec (3.53%), a company wholly-owned by the Government of Québec, Canada.” |
| partner | Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE) | 10-K Feb 23, 2026 | “Dragon's Tail comprises 169 unpatented federal lode claims near the Resolution Copper Project, owned by Resolution Copper (A Rio Tinto and BHP Joint Venture).” |
| supplier | GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (GNK) | 10-K Feb 18, 2026 | “For the year ended December 31, 2023, there were two customers that individually accounted for more than 10% of voyage revenues, Rio Tinto Shipping (Asia) Pte.” |
| partner | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) | 10-K Feb 13, 2026 | “Pursuant to the divestment agreement and related documents, PT Mineral Industri Indonesia (MIND ID), an Indonesia state-owned enterprise, acquired all of Rio Tinto plc's (Rio Tinto) interests associated with its joint venture with PTFI (the former Rio Tinto Joint Venture) and 100% of FCX's interests in PT Indonesia Papua Metal Dan Mineral (PTI).” |
| competitor | ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) | 10-K Feb 11, 2026 | “Major competitors in lithium compounds include Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A., Sichuan Tianqi Lithium, Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium, Rio Tinto plc, Pilbara Minerals, Tesla and a large number of additional Chinese companies.” |
RIO analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $8.43 | $8.37 | +0.7% | $63.00B | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $8.51 | $8.74 | -2.7% | $64.38B | 7 |
RIO options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 30.1% | ±6.8% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 29.9% | ±9.5% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 29.6% | ±11.4% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 31.0% | ±16.5% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 31.6% | ±17.8% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 30.9% | ±19.8% |
| Sep 17, 2027 | 329 | 32.3% | ±24.2% |
30-day implied volatility 29.1% vs 21.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 1.61. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC)
| Price | USD 84.14 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 3.20% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 86.92 |
| Open | USD 84.92 |
| Day Range | USD 83.7 – 84.95 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 67.74 – 112.58 |
| Volume | 3,559,666 shares |
| Market Cap | $136.84B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RIO)
Nexqual's technical model rates RIO "SELL" based on 3 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 18.18 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 97.11) |
| MACD | -2.78 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (RIO)
Wall Street analysts rate RIO "Hold" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 102.71 (range USD 82–117), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 102.71 |
| High Target | USD 117 |
| Low Target | USD 82 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 4 / 1 |
Earnings (RIO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-28 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RIO)
| Total Revenue | $61.79B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +15.50% |
| Gross Margin | +29.75% |
| Operating Margin | +28.05% |
| Profit Margin | +19.58% |
| ROE | +19.31% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.32 |
| Current Ratio | 1.42 |
| Total Cash | $9.51B |
| Total Debt | $22.85B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RIO)
Nexqual rates Rio Tinto Group's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 30%, operating 28% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $9.51B cash vs $22.9B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $19.1B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 19%, ROA 8.1% |
Ownership (RIO)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +10.48% |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.25B |
| Float | 1.43B |
| Short % of Float | +0.87% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
Leadership (RIO)
Rio Tinto Group is led by Simon Callas Trott BSc(Hon), GAICD, GradDipFin, CEO & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
| CEO & Executive Director | Simon Callas Trott BSc(Hon), GAICD, GradDipFin |
|---|---|
| CFO & Director | Peter Lloyd Cunningham B.A. |
| Chief Executive of Aluminium & Lithium, President and CEO of Renewable Energy | Jerome X. Pecresse |
Major Backers & Investors (RIO)
Notable institutional backers of Rio Tinto Group include Fisher Asset Management, LLC, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, Goldman Sachs, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 1.65% |
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co | 0.87% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.76% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.39% |
| Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. | 0.32% |
| GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | 0.28% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 0.27% |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | 0.22% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 0.2% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHP | BHP Group Limited | USD 77.58 | ▼ 4.01% |
| VALE | VALE S.A. | USD 12.2 | ▼ 3.94% |
| RML | RESOLUTION MINERALS LTD | USD 4.35 | ▼ 3.97% |
| MP | MP Materials Corp. | USD 38.56 | ▼ 2.38% |
| MTRN | Materion Corporation | USD 219.12 | ▼ 12.43% |
| USAR | USA Rare Earth, Inc. | USD 9.63 | ▼ 5.87% |
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