Is Rio Tinto Group a good dividend stock?

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 6.41%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is RIO's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for RIO stock is currently 6.41%.

How much does RIO pay in dividends per year?

Rio Tinto Group pays an annual dividend of $6.1300 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does RIO pay dividends?

RIO stock pays dividends bi-annually.

Is RIO's dividend growing?

Rio Tinto Group's 3-year dividend CAGR is -6.45%.

RIO Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Rio Tinto Group

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 6.41% as of Aug 14, 2026. It pays $6.13 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes bi-annually. Its dividend has grown at a -6.31% 5-year compound annual rate.

155.48B

Market cap

14.67x

Current P/E

12.17x

Forward P/E

6.41%

Dividend yield

$6.13

RIO dividend

Dividend safety

At-risk

RIO pays out about 94% of earnings, leaving little safety margin.

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RIO chart

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	25.84%
Operating margin	25.84%
Pretax margin	25.27%
Net margin	17.29%
Effective tax rate	29.66%
ROA	7.79%
ROE	16.58%
D/E	0.40x
Interest coverage ratio	14.02x

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RIO valuation

P/E	14.67x
P/S	2.44x
P/B	2.26x
P/CF	8.24x
P/FCF	29.36x
P/OCF	8.24x
PEG	-4.27x
EV multiple	5.81x

About

Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore; Aluminium and lithium; and Copper segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia.