RIO.LSE
Rio Tinto PLC
Price history
Key metrics
Rio Tinto PLC has paid a dividend for 37 consecutive years and currently yields 4.81%, below its five year average. Its payout ratio is 72%. Dividend Health rates it Borderline at 55 out of 99, with high confidence.
Data as of 22 Sept 2026
Next dividend
Per share
$2.11
Frequency
Interim
Declared
8 Jan 2026
Ex-date
13 Aug 2026
40 days ago
Pay date
24 Sept 2026
in 2 days
Dividend health
Confidence High · Cyclical profile · as of 22 Sept 2026
Total return
£10,000 invested is £61,038 today: £19,092 from the share price and £31,946 from dividends reinvested.
Total return +510.38%. Price alone returned +190.92% over the same window.
Assumes every dividend is reinvested on its ex-dividend date, before tax and dealing costs.
How it compares
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. The Aluminum and lithium segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting, and recycling, as well as mining and processing of lithium. The Copper segment engages in mining and refining of copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other by-products and exploration activities. It also owns and operates open pit and underground mines; and refineries, smelters, processing plants and power, and shipping facilities. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Annual dividends per share
Declared in USD, shown in GBP. Growth rates and the streak are calculated on the declared USD amounts, so they will not match year on year changes in the converted figures. Based on RIO.LSE's fiscal years ending in December.
Dividend Policy
At the end of each financial period, the board will determine an appropriate total level of ordinary dividend per share, taking into account the results for the financial year, the outlook for our major commodities, the board's view of the long-term growth prospects of the business and the Company's objective of maintaining a strong balance sheet. The intention is that the balance between the interim and final dividend is weighted to the final dividend. The board expects total cash returns to shareholders over the longer term to be in a range of 40 to 60 per cent of underlying earnings in aggregate through the cycle. The board is committed to maintaining an appropriate balance between cash returns to shareholders and investment in the business, with the intention of maximising shareholder value. Acknowledging the cyclical nature of the industry, in periods of strong earnings and cash generation, it is the board's intention to supplement the ordinary dividends with additional returns to shareholders.
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 272027-08-13 | £1.5760 | Estimated |
| 08 Mar 272027-03-08 | £1.8971 | Estimated |
| 13 Aug 262026-08-13 | £1.5636 | Pending |
| 05 Mar 262026-03-05 | £1.9000 | Paid |
| 14 Aug 252025-08-14 | £1.0883 | Paid |
| 06 Mar 252025-03-06 | £1.7383 | Paid |
| 15 Aug 242024-08-15 | £1.3769 | Paid |
| 07 Mar 242024-03-07 | £2.0377 | Paid |
| 10 Aug 232023-08-10 | £1.3767 | Paid |
| 09 Mar 232023-03-09 | £1.8535 | Paid |
| 11 Aug 222022-08-11 | £2.2163 | Paid |
| 10 Mar 222022-03-10 | £3.0672 | Paid |
| 09 Mar 222022-03-09 | £0.4560 | Paid |
| 12 Aug 212021-08-12 | £2.7084 | Paid |
| 11 Aug 212021-08-11 | £1.3326 | Paid |
| 04 Mar 212021-03-04 | £2.2186 | Paid |
| 03 Mar 212021-03-03 | £0.6677 | Paid |
| 06 Aug 202020-08-06 | £1.1974 | Paid |
| 05 Mar 202020-03-05 | £1.7747 | Paid |
| 08 Aug 192019-08-08 | £1.2332 | Paid |
| 07 Aug 192019-08-07 | £0.4982 | Paid |
| 07 Mar 192019-03-07 | £1.3596 | Paid |
| 06 Mar 192019-03-06 | £1.8355 | Paid |
| 09 Aug 182018-08-09 | £0.9682 | Paid |
| 01 Mar 182018-03-01 | £1.2943 | Paid |
| 10 Aug 172017-08-10 | £0.8313 | Paid |
| 23 Feb 172017-02-23 | £1.0056 | Paid |
| 11 Aug 162016-08-11 | £0.3380 | Paid |
| 25 Feb 162016-02-25 | £0.7421 | Paid |
| 13 Aug 152015-08-13 | £0.6892 | Paid |
| 05 Mar 152015-03-05 | £0.7798 | Paid |
| 13 Aug 142014-08-13 | £0.5690 | Paid |
| 05 Mar 142014-03-05 | £0.6582 | Paid |
| 14 Aug 132013-08-14 | £0.5428 | Paid |
| 06 Mar 132013-03-06 | £0.6034 | Paid |
| 15 Aug 122012-08-15 | £0.4643 | Paid |
| 29 Feb 122012-02-29 | £0.5733 | Paid |
| 10 Aug 112011-08-10 | £0.3314 | Paid |
| 02 Mar 112011-03-02 | £0.3914 | Paid |
| 11 Aug 102010-08-11 | £0.2821 | Paid |
| 24 Feb 102010-02-24 | £0.2884 | Paid |
| 18 Feb 092009-02-18 | £0.3824 | Paid |
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Past dividend payments are not a guarantee of future payments. All data is sourced from public market data and may be delayed. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.
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