RIO — Rio Tinto Group
Dividend Grades
vs Basic Materials sector| Metric | RIO | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.82% | 1.68% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | -0.71% | 6.01% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 33.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 37 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | +39.0% | 12.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Basic Materials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
-14.17%
3-Year Growth
-20.63%
5-Year Growth
-0.71%
10-Year Growth
5.09%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 6, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 16, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | $2.5200 | +70.85% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.4750 | -34.44% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $2.2500 | +27.48% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $1.7650 | -31.46% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $2.5750 | +45.89% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $1.7650 | -21.38% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $2.2450 | -15.76% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $2.6650 | -44.31% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | $4.7850 | -14.63% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $5.6050 | +39.43% |
| Mar 4, 2021 | $4.0200 | +159.35% |
| Aug 6, 2020 | $1.5500 | -32.90% |
| Mar 6, 2020 | $2.3100 | +8.96% |
| Aug 8, 2019 | $2.1200 | -49.88% |
| Mar 7, 2019 | $4.2300 | +232.81% |
| Aug 9, 2018 | $1.2710 | -29.19% |
| Mar 1, 2018 | $1.7950 | +61.73% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | $1.1099 | -11.77% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | $1.2580 | +179.56% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.4500 | -58.06% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
N/A
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rio Tinto Group pay a dividend?
Yes, Rio Tinto Group (RIO) pays a semi-annual dividend with a yield of 4.82%.
What is RIO's dividend yield?
RIO's current dividend yield is 4.82%. The annual dividend is $4.00.
When is RIO's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for RIO has not been announced yet.
How many years has Rio Tinto Group increased its dividend?
Rio Tinto Group has increased its dividend for 0 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.