Does Rio Tinto Pay Dividends?
Rio Tinto Group · RIO · updated
Key facts: Rio Tinto dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Rio Tinto (RIO) pays a dividend of $2.11 per share twice a year, $4.65 a year, a 5.15% yield at its share price of $90.32.
- Rio Tinto (RIO) paid its last 2 regular dividends in April and September.
- The most recent dividend from Rio Tinto (RIO), $2.11 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026 and was paid on Sep 24, 2026.
- Rio Tinto (RIO) has paid a dividend since at least 1990; SmarterDividends' records hold 72 of its dividend payments.
- At $4.65 a year per share, 100 shares of RIO pay $465.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Rio Tinto (RIO) C on an A to F scale; it pays out 54% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Rio Tinto Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-rio-tinto-pay-dividends
How much does Rio Tinto pay?
Rio Tinto (RIO) pays twice a year; its latest dividend was $2.11 per share. That is $4.65 per share a year, a 5.15% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $465.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $515.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | $2.11 | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | $2.54 | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $1.48 | — |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $2.25 | — |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | $1.77 | — |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 | $2.58 | — |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 | $1.77 | — |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $2.25 | — |
When does Rio Tinto pay dividends?
Rio Tinto (RIO) paid its last 2 regular dividends in April and September. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The RIO ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Rio Tinto's dividend history
Rio Tinto (RIO) has paid a dividend since at least 1990, and SmarterDividends' records hold 72 payments.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2025, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is C on an A to F scale. Full RIO dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Rio Tinto pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Rio Tinto (RIO) pays a dividend of $2.11 per share twice a year, $4.65 a year, a 5.15% yield at its share price of $90.32.
How much is Rio Tinto's dividend?
Rio Tinto (RIO) pays $2.11 per share each payment, $4.65 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $4.65 per share in total.
How often does Rio Tinto pay dividends?
Rio Tinto (RIO) pays twice a year, most recently in April and September.
When is Rio Tinto's next dividend?
Rio Tinto has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in April and September. The last one went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026.
What is Rio Tinto's dividend yield?
5.15% as of Oct 19, 2026: $4.65 a year in dividends divided by the $90.32 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of RIO pay?
About $465.00 a year before tax, paid twice a year in installments of about $211.00, at Rio Tinto's current dividend rate.
Has Rio Tinto ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Rio Tinto's annual dividend, most recently in 2025.
How long has Rio Tinto paid dividends?
Since at least 1990, the start of Rio Tinto's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 72 payments.
When do I need to buy RIO to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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