Rio Tinto (RIO) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO) recently:

• 8/4/2026 – Rio Tinto was downgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong sell”.
• 7/30/2026 – Rio Tinto was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “buy (b)”.
• 7/30/2026 – Rio Tinto was given a new $113.00 price target by Berenberg Bank.
• 7/30/2026 – Rio Tinto was upgraded by Berenberg Bank from “hold” to “buy”.
• 7/29/2026 – Rio Tinto was upgraded by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from “neutral” to “buy”.
• 7/9/2026 – Rio Tinto had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by Citigroup Inc..
• 7/8/2026 – Rio Tinto was downgraded by Morgan Stanley from “equal weight” to “underweight”.

Rio Tinto Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 24th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a dividend of $2.11 per share. This represents a yield of 441.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th.

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company that explores for, mines, processes and markets a wide range of commodities. Its principal products include iron ore, aluminum, copper, diamonds and various other minerals and industrial materials. The company’s activities span the full value chain from exploration and project development to mining, processing, smelting and refining, supplying raw materials to industries such as steelmaking, automotive, packaging, electronics and construction.

The origins of Rio Tinto date back to mining operations in the Rio Tinto region of Spain in the 19th century, and the group has since grown into a multinational enterprise.