Rio Tinto Group Analysis in March (2026) | Price Target, Profits & Valuation

Rio Tinto Group

LSE:RIO

£ 65,45

+ £1,26 (1,96%)

65,45 £

+£1,26 (1,96%)

End-of-day quote: 03/27/2026

Rio Tinto Group Stock Value

Analysts currently give LSE:RIO a rating of Hold.

Hold

Rio Tinto Group Company Info

EPS Growth 5Y

-8,38%

Market Cap

£109,56 B

Long-Term Debt

£15,92 B

Annual earnings

N/A

Dividend

£3,07

Dividend Yield

4,69%

Founded

1873

Industry

Materials

Country

United Kingdom

Website

Rio Tinto Group

ISIN Number

GB0007188757

Website

http://www.riotinto.com

Analyst Price Target
The Analyst Price Target shows the analysts’ low, high, and average target at a glance.

£70,08

7.07%

Last Update: 03/27/2026

Analysts: 20

Highest Price Target £90,78

Average Price Target £70,08

Lowest Price Target £58,22

In the last five quarters, Rio Tinto Group’s Price Target has risen from £48,07 to £57,98 - a 20,62% increase. Sixteen analysts predict that Rio Tinto Group’s share price will increase in the coming year, reaching £70,08. This would represent an increase of 7,07%.

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What does Rio Tinto Group do?

Rio Tinto Group engages in finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are iron ore, aluminium, copper, industrial minerals (borates, titanium dioxide and salt) and diamonds. Activities span the world and are strongly represented in Australia and North America, with significant businesses in Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. The company is active in 35 countries. The company’s portfolio includes iron ore, aluminium, bauxite, alumina, copper, titanium dioxide, lithiu...

The company is active in 35 countries. The company’s portfolio includes iron ore, aluminium, bauxite, alumina, copper, titanium dioxide, lithium, borates, salt and diamonds. The company has a strong portfolio of greenfield exploration projects in early exploration and studies stages, with activity in 17 countries across eight commodities. The company made strong progress on its advanced Exploration projects, including Kamiesburg (mineral sands), Texas (potash) and Chiri (diamonds).

Segments

The company operates through Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals segments.

Iron Ore

This segment is one of the world’s leading producers of iron ore, the primary raw material in steelmaking. In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, the company operates a network of 17 iron ore mines, four port terminals and a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres. This segment engages in iron ore mining and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia.

Aluminium

As a global leader in low-carbon aluminium, the company is uniquely positioned to further decarbonise its business and support the world’s transition towards a lower carbon footprint. The company is providing a diversified portfolio of primary and secondary aluminium solutions used to manufacture a wide range of products, including solar panels and transmission lines, jet engines, electric vehicles and smartphones. This segment engages in bauxite mining; alumina refining; aluminium smelting and recycling.

Copper

Copper is an essential material for electrification and the global energy transition. By the end of the decade, the company aims to deliver 1 million tonnes of copper per year from its global portfolio of assets and projects spanning 4 continents. The company focused on maximising value from its existing assets, delivering profitable growth by unlocking projects, and investing in quality partnerships across the copper value chain. This segment engages in mining and refining of copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, other by-products and exploration activities.

Minerals

The company’s Minerals portfolio produces materials essential to a low-carbon future from a global suite of assets and projects well-positioned to support the electrification of the world’s economies. The company is developing and growing a world-class lithium business at an accelerated pace: producing first lithium from its Rincon Project, Argentina in December. The company also produces long-life, high-grade, low-impurity iron ore pellets and concentrate, titanium dioxide, speciality borates and diamonds from its operations in Canada, Madagascar, South Africa, and the U.S.

This segment engages in mining and processing of borates, titanium dioxide feedstock and iron concentrate and pellets from the Iron Ore Company of Canada. Also includes diamond mining, sorting and marketing and development projects for battery materials, such as lithium.

Strategy

The company’s strategy is informed by a deep analysis of the interplay of global megatrends, explored through the lens of plausible scenarios. These allow it to explore potential futures for its industry and inform its portfolio decisions. The company’s success relies on its ability to strengthen its resilience to changing externalities while building partnerships and capabilities that enable it to capture emerging opportunities.

Research and Development

The company's research and development costs were $398 million in 2024.

Acquisitions

Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL)

Following approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), on 30 September 2024, the company completed the acquisition of Mitsubishi Corporation’s 11.65% interest in BSL, which owns and operates the Boyne Island aluminium smelter in Gladstone Australia. On 1 November 2024, the company also completed the acquisition of Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited’s (SCC) 2.46% interest in BSL, increasing its total interest in BSL to 73.5%.

New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS)

On 1 November 2024, the company acquired SCC’s 20.64% interest in NZAS, which owns and operates the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in New Zealand. This transaction has been accounted for as a business combination achieved in stages, with its previous 79.36% interest in the NZAS joint operation being remeasured to fair value and forming the majority of the consideration for the acquisition of this subsidiary.

On 17 July 2024, the company acquired a 34% equity interest in Winning Consortium Simandou Railway Pte. Ltd and Winning Consortium Simandou Ports Pte. Ltd (together referred to as WCS Rail and Port entities), through its partially owned subsidiary SimFer Jersey.

Dispositions

Wyoming Uranium

On 5 December 2024, the company completed its sale of the Sweetwater uranium mill facility together with mining projects (collectively known as Wyoming Uranium) to Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC).

Lake MacLeod

On 2 December 2024, the company completed its sale of Dampier Salt Limited’s Lake MacLeod salt and gypsum operation in Carnarvon to Leichhardt Industrials Group (Leichhardt).

Suppliers

The company partners with suppliers to co-develop technologies and applications, such as collaborating with Caterpillar and Komatsu on the testing of large battery-electric haul truck technology in the Pilbara to accelerate its potential future use.

Customers

The company collaborates closely with customers to ensure it delivers products that meet their specific requirements and help accelerate their decarbonisation goals.

History

Rio Tinto Group was founded in 1873.

Rio Tinto Group Questions and Answers

Which sectors generate sales and which are the top 3 markets?

**Distribution of Revenues by Industry:** - Iron ore: 55% - Aluminum: 20% - Copper: 15% - Other metals and minerals: 10% **TOP 3 Markets and their Percentage Shares:** - China: 40% - USA: 15% - Europe: 10% Rio Tinto Group generates the majority of its revenues from the iron ore business, which acc...

At which locations are the company’s products manufactured?

**Production sites of Rio Tinto:** 1. **Australia:** - Iron ore production in the Pilbara region, Western Australia. - Aluminium production in Queensland and New South Wales. 2. **Canada:** - Aluminium production in Quebec. - Iron ore production in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labra...

What strategy does Rio Tinto Group pursue for future growth?

**Revenue growth:** Estimated 5-7% annually (2025 forecast) **Investments in green technologies:** Over 7.5 billion USD by 2030 Rio Tinto Group pursues a strategy that is strongly focused on sustainability and technological innovation. The company plans to significantly increase its investments...

Which raw materials are imported and from which countries?

**Main imported materials:** Machinery and equipment, chemicals **Countries of origin:** USA, Germany, Japan Rio Tinto Group is one of the world's leading mining companies, focusing mainly on the extraction and production of raw materials such as iron ore, aluminum, copper, diamonds, and othe...

How strong is the company’s competitive advantage?

**Market share in the iron ore sector:** 22% (2024) **EBITDA margin:** 45% (2024) **R&D expenses:** 1.5 billion USD (2024) Rio Tinto Group has a significant competitive advantage, especially in the iron ore mining sector, where the company holds a market share of 22%. This strong position e...

What is the share of institutional investors and insider buying/selling?

**Institutional investor share:** approx. 70% (estimated 2025) **Insider purchases/sales:** No significant transactions in the last quarter (estimated 2025) The institutional investor share in Rio Tinto Group is traditionally high, as it is an established company in the raw materials industry know...

What percentage market share does Rio Tinto Group have?

**Market share of Rio Tinto:** 12% (2025, estimated) **Top 5 competitors by market share:** 1. **BHP Group:** 15% 2. **Vale S.A.:** 14% 3. **Rio Tinto Group:** 12% 4. **Anglo American plc:** 10% 5. **Glencore plc:** 9% **Moat of Rio Tinto:** Rio Tinto has a significant moat characterized by its ex...

Is Rio Tinto Group stock currently a good investment?

**Revenue Growth:** 8% (2024) **Profit Growth:** 5% (2024) **Dividend Yield:** 6% (2024) **Debt-to-Equity Ratio:** 0.4 (2024) Rio Tinto Group recorded a revenue growth of 8% in 2024, attributed to strong demand for commodities, especially iron ore and copper. Profit growth was at 5%, demonstrating...

Does Rio Tinto Group pay a dividend – and how reliable is the payout?

**Dividend yield:** 6.5% (estimated for 2025) **Dividend history:** Continuous payouts over the last 5 years Rio Tinto Group is known for its reliable dividend payments. The company has consistently distributed dividends in recent years, indicating a strong financial foundation and stable cash flo...

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Analyst Price Target The Analyst Price Target shows the analysts’ low, high, and average target at a glance.

Top growth stocks in the materials sector (5Y.)

What does Rio Tinto Group do?

Rio Tinto Group Questions and Answers

Offer & Services

Service & Collaboration

Company & Legal

Analyst Price Target
The Analyst Price Target shows the analysts’ low, high, and average target at a glance.