RIO
Rio Tinto
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: RIO
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 6, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.8%
Payout ratio: 65.5%
Rio Tinto's most recent dividend payment of $2.54 per share was made to shareholders on record before Mar 6, 2026. The payout stands at $4.02 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 3.8%. The latest RIO stock dividend of $2.54 is an increase from the previous $1.48 distribution, representing a growth of 72%.
RIO dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Rio Tinto Dividend yield
RIO has a dividend yield of 3.8% which is above the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Basic Materials sector average of 1.73%, Rio Tinto's dividend yield is 120% higher. The current dividend yield is less than the historical average of 7.5% of the last 5 years.
RIO Dividend history
Rio Tinto has been paying dividends for the last 22 years. According to our data RIO has issued two dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 81% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 45%.
Rio Tinto Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | $2.54 | 4.46% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.48 | 6.09% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $2.25 | 6.45% |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $1.77 | 7.1% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $2.58 | 6.83% |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $1.77 | 6.55% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $2.25 | 7.21% |
| Aug 11, 2022 | $2.67 | 11.4% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | $4.17 | 10.59% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $3.76 | 8.65% |
| Mar 4, 2021 | $3.09 | 5.67% |
| Aug 6, 2020 | $1.55 | 6.18% |
| Mar 6, 2020 | $2.31 | 8.28% |
| Aug 8, 2019 | $1.51 | 7.78% |
| Mar 7, 2019 | $2.43 | 6.76% |
| Aug 9, 2018 | $1.268 | 6.12% |
| Mar 1, 2018 | $1.812 | 5.55% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | $1.11 | 5.13% |
| Feb 22, 2017 | $1.258 | 3.84% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.446 | 4.74% |
| Feb 24, 2016 | $1.075 | 8.18% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $1.049 | 5.62% |
| Mar 4, 2015 | $1.158 | 4.53% |
Rio Tinto dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
RIO has a payout ratio of 65.5% which is higher than the Basic Materials sector average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 29%, Rio Tinto's payout ratio is 126% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
RIO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALE Vale S.A. | 7.31% | $1.17 | 212.4% |
| RIO Rio Tinto plc | 3.8% | $4.02 | 65.5% |
| BHP BHP Group Limited | 2.88% | $2.66 | 65.8% |
| NEM NEWMONT Corp | 0.94% | $1.02 | 13.2% |
| FCX Freeport-Mcmoran Inc | 0.43% | $0.3 | 16% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Rio Tinto pay a dividend?
Yes, Rio Tinto has been paying dividends for the last 22 years.
When was RIO's last dividend?
Rio Tinto's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 6, 2026. The dividend amount was $2.54 per share.
How much dividend does Rio Tinto pay (per share)?
RIO has paid dividend of $4.02 per share in the last year.
What is Rio Tinto's dividend yield?
Rio Tinto's current dividend yield is 3.8%.
How often does Rio Tinto pay dividends?
Rio Tinto typically pays two dividends per year.
What is Rio Tinto's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Rio Tinto is 65.5%.
Does Rio Tinto pay a good dividend?
Rio Tinto's dividend yield is more than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.