Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.30
Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Dividend History
Income profile from 1990 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.3%
Payout Ratio
60.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
RIO Dividend Income Check
Safety
60.8% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is falling.
RIO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.3%
Trailing DPS$4.30
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout60.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout67.7%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-20.6%
5Y CAGR-0.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return82.8%
5Y Total Return57.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)34.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,76610Y ago$49,21320Y ago$34,423
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
RIO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
RIO Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Rio Tinto Group distributes 60.8% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 67.7%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
RIO does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -20.6% and 5-year CAGR of -0.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RIO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.3% dividend yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.8% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 57.7%, with dividends contributing 34.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $49,213 today.
RIO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$47.80
Avg/Payment$2.3902
Latest Change+71.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $2.5400 | ↑ +71.6% | 4.46% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.4800 | ↓ -34.2% | 6.09% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $2.2500 | ↑ +27.1% | 6.45% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $1.7700 | ↓ -31.3% | 7.10% | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $2.5750 | ↑ +45.9% | 6.82% | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $1.7650 | ↓ -21.4% | 6.54% | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $2.2450 | ↓ -15.8% | 7.20% | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $2.6650 | ↓ -44.4% | 12.42% | Sep 22, 2022 |
RIO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.3%
#2 of 7
Safety
Watch
60.8% payout
Streak
0Y
-0.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd RIORio Tinto Group | $199.8B | 4.3% | 60.8% | 0 | Watch |
3rd  BHPBHP Group Limited | $223.1B | 2.9% | 70.9% | 0 | Watch |
1st  VALEVale S.A. | $67.3B | 5.4% | 1.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
 FCXFreeport-McMoRan Inc… | $98.7B | 0.9% | 39.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 AAAlcoa Corporation | $15.4B | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NEMNewmont Corporation | $115.0B | 1.0% | 15.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SCCOSouthern Copper Corp… | $159.4B | 1.5% | 57.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
RIO Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.54 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2025 | $3.73 | -14.2% | 2 | — | — | — | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $4.35 | 8.4% | 2 | $7.07 | 61.5% | 1.63x | 5.6% |
| 2023 | $4.01 | -46.2% | 2 | $6.16 | 65.1% | 1.54x | 5.2% |
| 2022 | $7.46 | -22.6% | 2 | $7.60 | 98.1% | 1.02x | 9.6% |
| 2021 | $9.63 | 149.5% | 2 | $12.95 | 74.4% | 1.34x | 12.4% |
| 2020 | $3.86 | -39.2% | 2 | $6.00 | 64.3% | 1.55x | 5.0% |
| 2019 | $6.35 | 107.1% | 2 | $4.88 | 130.1% | 0.77x | 8.2% |
| 2018 | $3.07 | 29.5% | 2 | $7.88 | 38.9% | 2.57x | 4.0% |
| 2017 | $2.37 | 55.5% | 2 | $4.87 | 48.6% | 2.06x | 3.1% |
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RIO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RIO stock.
How much dividend does RIO pay per share?
Rio Tinto Group (RIO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is RIO's next ex-dividend date?
RIO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RIO typically pays dividends Annual.
Is RIO's dividend safe?
RIO's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +60.8% and FCF payout ratio of +67.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has RIO increased its dividend?
RIO has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -0.7%.
How often does RIO pay dividends?
Rio Tinto Group pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 36+ years from 1990 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RIO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RIO five years ago would be worth approximately $15,766 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RIO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RIO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.