Synergy Asset Management LLC Reduces Stock Position in Rio Tinto PLC $RIO

Synergy Asset Management LLC lessened its stake in Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:RIO) by 68.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 65,544 shares of the mining company’s stock after selling 139,874 shares during the period. Synergy Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Rio Tinto were worth $5,245,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Salomon & Ludwin LLC boosted its stake in shares of Rio Tinto by 62.2% in the 3rd quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 472 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 181 shares during the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Rio Tinto during the third quarter valued at $36,000. Triumph Capital Management bought a new position in Rio Tinto in the third quarter valued at about $38,000. Strategic Advocates LLC bought a new position in Rio Tinto in the third quarter valued at about $44,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its position in Rio Tinto by 342.9% in the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 775 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $51,000 after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the last quarter. 19.33% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Rio Tinto News

Here are the key news stories impacting Rio Tinto this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Rio secured a A$2 billion partnership with Queensland and the Commonwealth to keep the Boyne aluminium smelter operating and support a transition to lower‑carbon power — this reduces regulatory/power risk for a core aluminium asset. Rio Tinto Gets Government Support to Keep Boyne Smelter Running
• Positive Sentiment: Rio reported record Australian supplier spend of A$19.7bn in 2025, boosting regional ties and social licence — positive for local operating stability and political relationships. Rio Tinto boosts 2025 Australian supplier spend to record A$19.7 billion
• Positive Sentiment: Rio is targeting a mid‑2030s start for the large Resolution copper project in Arizona, a multi‑decade copper source that aligns with long‑term demand for electrification metals. (Long lead time; strategic upside.) Rio Tinto targets mid-2030s for Arizona copper mine opening
• Neutral Sentiment: Rio sold a titanium exploration package in Quebec to SAGA Metals — a non‑core asset disposal that may free exploration capital but has limited near‑term P&L impact. SAGA Metals acquires titanium property from Rio Tinto
• Negative Sentiment: Rio’s Diavik diamond mine has delivered final production after 23 years — exiting diamonds removes a long‑running revenue stream and marks a visible shift to iron ore, copper, aluminium and battery minerals; investors may view this as both strategic refocus and a loss of diversification. Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine delivers its final production
• Negative Sentiment: Rio disclosed $9.9 billion of taxes and royalties paid in 2025 (up from $8.4bn in 2024), a large cash outflow that can weigh on reported profitability and free cash flow in the near term. Rio Tinto releases details of $9.9 billion of taxes and royalties paid in 2025

Rio Tinto Stock Down 2.0%

RIO stock opened at $85.75 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $92.71 and its 200-day moving average price is $79.13. The company has a quick ratio of 0.98, a current ratio of 1.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. Rio Tinto PLC has a twelve month low of $51.67 and a twelve month high of $101.53.

Rio Tinto Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be issued a dividend of $2.54 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 6th. This represents a yield of 564.0%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently commented on RIO. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Rio Tinto from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Citigroup upgraded shares of Rio Tinto to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Rio Tinto from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley downgraded shares of Rio Tinto from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $81.00.

Rio Tinto Company Profile

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.