Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Dividends

Price: $62.81
Market Cap: $102.08B
Avg Volume: 3.14M
Country: UK
Industry: Industrial Materials
Sector: Basic Materials
Beta: 0.56
52W Range: $57.85-74.24
Website: Rio Tinto Group

Dividend Overview

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) pays a dividend to its shareholders. Here are the key details:

Dividend Basics
  • Annual Dividend per Share: $4.015
  • Ex-Dividend Date: March 07, 2025
  • Total Dividends Paid (Last Year): $7.03B
Dividend Metrics
  • Dividend Yield: 7.28%
  • Payout Ratio: 60.81%
  • Dividend Growth (YoY): -8.58%
Dividend Yield

7.28%

Dividend Payout Ratio

60.81%

Dividend Paid & Capex Coverage Ratio

0.94x

Rio Tinto Group pays an annual dividend of $4.015 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $4.015 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments.

The most recent ex-dividend date was March 07, 2025. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment.

In the last fiscal year, Rio Tinto Group paid a total of $7.03B in dividends to its shareholders. This substantial amount underscores the company's commitment to returning value to its investors.

Currently, Rio Tinto Group's dividend yield stands at 7.28%. To put this in perspective, if you invest $100 in Rio Tinto Group's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $7.28 in annual dividend income.

The company's dividend payout ratio is 60.81%. This means that Rio Tinto Group is distributing 60.81% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes.

Compared to the previous year, Rio Tinto Group's dividend has decreased by -8.58%. This decrease may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.

Historical Dividend Yield13.91%13.91%11.13%11.13%8.34%8.34%5.56%5.56%2.78%2.78%0.00%0.00%20162016201720172018201820192019202020202021202120222022202320232024202420252025
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Historical Dividend Payout Ratio200.00%200.00%100.00%100.00%0.00%0.00%-100.00%-100.00%-200.00%-200.00%-300.00%-300.00%-400.00%-400.00%-500.00%-500.00%20162016201720172018201820192019202020202021202120222022202320232024202420252025
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Dividend History and Growth

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) dividend payments have grown -8.58% over the past year

Note: This growth rate represents the year-over-year growth in total dividends paid by the company, which may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.

Dividends Paid Growth47.96%47.96%-18.18%-18.18%-84.31%-84.31%-150.44%-150.44%20162016201720172018201820192019202020202021202120222022202320232024202420252025
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Rio Tinto Group Dividend History

Historical Dividend$24.0000$24.0000$18.0000$18.0000$12.0000$12.0000$6.0000$6.0000$0.0000$0.00001991199119931993199519951997199719991999200120012003200320052005200720072009200920112011201320132015201520172017201920192021202120232023
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Historical Adjusted Dividend$6.0000$6.0000$5.0000$5.0000$4.0000$4.0000$3.0000$3.0000$2.0000$2.0000$1.0000$1.0000$0.0000$0.00001991199119931993199519951997199719991999200120012003200320052005200720072009200920112011201320132015201520172017201920192021202120232023
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Dividend Adjusted Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Declaration Date
$2.25 $2.25 March 07, 2025 March 07, 2025 April 17, 2025 February 24, 2025
$1.765 $1.765 August 16, 2024 August 16, 2024 September 26, 2024 July 31, 2024
$2.575 $2.575 March 07, 2024 March 08, 2024 April 18, 2024 February 21, 2024
$1.765 $1.765 August 10, 2023 August 11, 2023 September 21, 2023 July 26, 2023
$2.245 $2.245 March 09, 2023 March 10, 2023 April 20, 2023 February 27, 2023
$2.665 $2.665 August 11, 2022 August 12, 2022 September 22, 2022 July 27, 2022
$4.785 $4.785 March 10, 2022 March 11, 2022 April 21, 2022 February 23, 2022
$5.61 $5.605 August 12, 2021 August 13, 2021 September 23, 2021 July 29, 2021
$4.02 $4.02 March 04, 2021 March 05, 2021 April 15, 2021 February 18, 2021
$1.55 $1.55 August 06, 2020 August 07, 2020 September 17, 2020 July 29, 2020
$2.31 $2.31 March 06, 2020 March 09, 2020 April 16, 2020 February 28, 2020
$2.12 $2.12 August 08, 2019 August 09, 2019 September 19, 2019
$4.23 $4.23 March 07, 2019 March 08, 2019 April 18, 2019 March 01, 2019
$1.2679 $1.271 August 09, 2018 August 10, 2018 September 20, 2018 August 02, 2018
$1.795 $1.795 March 01, 2018 March 02, 2018 April 12, 2018 January 07, 2018
$1.1 $1.1099 August 09, 2017 August 11, 2017 September 21, 2017 August 02, 2017
$1.258 $1.258 February 22, 2017 February 24, 2017 April 06, 2017 February 09, 2017
$0.45 $0.45 August 10, 2016 August 12, 2016 September 22, 2016 August 04, 2016
$1.073 $1.073 February 24, 2016 February 26, 2016 April 07, 2016 February 11, 2016
$1.069 $1.069 August 12, 2015 September 10, 2015
$1.198 $1.1984 March 04, 2015 March 06, 2015 April 09, 2015 February 17, 2015
$0.958 $0.9584 August 13, 2014 August 15, 2014 September 11, 2014 August 08, 2014
$1.096 $1.0961 March 05, 2014 March 07, 2014 April 10, 2014 February 21, 2014
$0.841 $0.841 August 14, 2013 September 12, 2013
$0.934 $0.9338 March 06, 2013 March 08, 2013 April 11, 2013 February 20, 2013
$0.726 $0.726 August 15, 2012 September 13, 2012
$0.91 $0.91 February 29, 2012 April 12, 2012
$0.54 $0.54 August 10, 2011 September 09, 2011
$0.633 $0.633 March 02, 2011 March 31, 2011
$0.448 $0.448 August 11, 2010 September 10, 2010
$1.8 $0.45 February 24, 2010
$22.832 $5.708 July 08, 2009
$2.72 $0.68 February 18, 2009
$2.72 $0.68 September 03, 2008
$3.36 $0.84 February 20, 2008
$2.08 $0.52 August 08, 2007
$2.56 $0.64 March 07, 2007
$6.4 $1.6 August 09, 2006
$6.06 $1.515 February 22, 2006
$1.54 $0.385 August 10, 2005
$1.8 $0.45 February 23, 2005
$1.28 $0.32 August 11, 2004
$1.36 $0.34 March 10, 2004
$1.8 $0.45 August 13, 2003
$1.356 $0.339 March 05, 2003
$1.311 $0.32775 August 14, 2002
$1.229 $0.30725 March 06, 2002
$0.889 $0.22225 August 15, 2001
$1.711 $0.42775 March 07, 2001
$0.844 $0.211 August 16, 2000
$1.711 $0.42775 March 08, 2000
$0.66 $0.165 August 11, 1999
$1.035 $0.25875 March 11, 1999
$0.645 $0.16125 September 23, 1998
$1.42 $0.355 March 18, 1998
$0.665 $0.16625 September 24, 1997
$1.489 $0.37225 March 19, 1997
$1.025 $0.25625 September 27, 1996
$0.895 $0.22375 February 23, 1996
$0.93 $0.2325 October 20, 1995
$0.465 $0.11625 March 31, 1995
$0.525 $0.13125 October 06, 1994
$0.526 $0.1315 March 18, 1994
$1.042 $0.2605 June 11, 1993
$1.032 $0.258 March 19, 1993
$0.633 $0.15825 September 25, 1992
$1.244 $0.311 March 27, 1992
$0.472 $0.118 September 26, 1991
$1.079 $0.26975 April 05, 1991
$0.519 $0.12975 September 28, 1990

Frequently Asked Questions

Rio Tinto Group currently pays an annual dividend of $4.015 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $4.015 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments of $ per share.

Rio Tinto Group's current dividend yield is 7.28%. This means that if you invest $100 in Rio Tinto Group's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $7.28 in annual dividend income. The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the current stock price.

The most recent ex-dividend date for Rio Tinto Group was March 07, 2025. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment. It's advisable to check Rio Tinto Group's investor relations page or financial news sources for the next ex-dividend date announcement.

Rio Tinto Group's dividend payout ratio is currently 60.81%. This means that the company is distributing 60.81% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes. A lower payout ratio suggests that the company has more room to increase dividends in the future or to withstand temporary declines in earnings without cutting the dividend.

In the last fiscal year, Rio Tinto Group paid a total of $7.03B in dividends to its shareholders. To put this in perspective, the company's annual revenue was $-, and its net income was $-. This means that Rio Tinto Group distributed - of its revenue and - of its net income as dividends, demonstrating a balance between returning value to shareholders and reinvesting in the business.

Compared to the previous year, Rio Tinto Group's dividend has decreased by -8.58%. This decrease rate provides insight into the company's dividend policy and financial health over the past year. A decrease in dividends can occur for various reasons, including changes in the company's financial situation or strategic priorities.