Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Dividend Calculator
Rio Tinto Group · how much RIO pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of Rio Tinto Group (RIO) pay $465.00 a year in dividends, about $232.50 every six months, at the current twice-yearly dividend of $2.3250 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $84.51 share price that is a 5.50% yield, so $10,000 buys about 118.3 shares and pays about $550 a year.
Per share, a year
$4.65
100 shares, a year
$465.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$550.23
Shares for $1,000 a month
2,581
RIO Rio Tinto Group
$84.51 · $4.65/yr dividend · 5.50% yield · semiannual
Annual income
$465.00
Monthly (average)
$38.75
Per payment (semiannual)
$232.50
Dividend yield
5.50%
Yield on cost
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Position value
$8,451
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on RIO's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 0% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $465 · 10-year total: $4,650. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many RIO shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from Rio Tinto Group dividends alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 259 | $21,888 |
| $250 a month | 646 | $54,593 |
| $500 a month | 1,291 | $109,102 |
| $1,000 a month | 2,581 | $218,120 |
| $2,000 a month | 5,162 | $436,241 |
| $5,000 a month | 12,904 | $1,090,517 |
What 100 shares of RIO paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $152.30 in 2016 and $373.00 in 2025, up 145%, without buying another share.
How the RIO dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $4.65
Each payment = shares × $2.3250
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $4.65
The rate is Rio Tinto Group's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the RIO dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: Rio Tinto Group (RIO) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Rio Tinto Group (RIO) pay $465.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $232.50 every six months, at $4.65 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $84.51, RIO yields 5.50%: $10,000 buys about 118.3 shares, which pay about $550.23 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from RIO dividends alone takes about 2,581 shares, roughly $218,120 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of RIO paid $152.30 in dividends in 2016 and $373.00 in 2025, up 145%.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/RIO/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of RIO pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Rio Tinto Group (RIO) pay $465.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $232.50 every six months, at $4.65 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of RIO pay?
About $4,650 a year before tax, or $2,325.00 every six months, at Rio Tinto Group's current rate of $4.65 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $84,510 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of RIO do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 2,581 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $4.65 a share, that's 2,581 shares, or about $218,120 at today's $84.51 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in RIO to make $100 a month?
About $21,809. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 5.50% yield that takes $21,809, or about 259 shares.
How often does Rio Tinto Group pay dividends?
Rio Tinto Group (RIO) pays twice a year, usually in April and September, so you get 2 payments a year of about $2.3250 per share each.
How is the RIO dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. Rio Tinto Group pays about $4.65 per share a year, so each share earns $4.65 a year and $2.3250 every six months. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are RIO dividends taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. Regular dividends from most U.S. companies are qualified, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, if you held the shares more than 60 days around the ex-dividend date. Foreign companies may also withhold tax at source. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), dividends aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current dividend rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to RIO