Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) Lowered to Hold Rating by Zacks Research

Zacks Research cut shares of Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) from a strong-buy rating to a hold rating in a research report released on Tuesday morning,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other research firms have also issued reports on RIO. Argus lifted their price objective on shares of Rio Tinto from $70.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Barclays lowered shares of Rio Tinto from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. HSBC lowered shares of Rio Tinto from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Finally, DZ Bank lowered shares of Rio Tinto from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $81.00.

Rio Tinto Stock Performance

RIO opened at $98.33 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $93.51 and its 200-day moving average is $81.17. Rio Tinto has a 52-week low of $52.27 and a 52-week high of $101.53. The company has a current ratio of 1.44, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

Rio Tinto Dividend Announcement

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

Institutional Trading of Rio Tinto

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. PFS Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Rio Tinto in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. acquired a new position in Rio Tinto in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP acquired a new position in Rio Tinto in the fourth quarter worth $34,000. Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH acquired a new position in Rio Tinto in the fourth quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Glen Eagle Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Rio Tinto by 32.2% in the fourth quarter. Glen Eagle Advisors LLC now owns 452 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 110 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 19.33% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Rio Tinto

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

• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group raised FY2026 and FY2027 EPS forecasts and keeps a “Buy” rating — this lifts expected profitability and supports higher valuation expectations. Erste Group Report
• Positive Sentiment: Operational resilience: coverage highlights steady 2025 iron‑ore output and Pilbara facility performance, which help protect revenue and margins despite weather and cost pressures. Pilbara Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic moves and partnerships: a joint development agreement with Calix on a green‑iron demo plant supports Rio’s decarbonization/ESG narrative and potential premium for low‑carbon product streams. Calix JDA
• Positive Sentiment: Pricing leverage: reports say Rio (with peers) has moved to raise billet premiums in the U.S., which can boost near‑term cash flow if sustained. Premiums Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst consensus sits around “Hold” (market summaries note a consensus rating of Hold), which tempers momentum despite some buy ratings. Consensus Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry and executive moves: former Rio executives are active in deep‑sea/minerals deals (Odyssey/AOMC), a sector development that is interesting strategically but not directly material to Rio’s near‑term operating cash flow. Ex-CEO Deal
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks downgraded Rio from “Strong‑Buy” to “Hold” — a downgrade from a visible research shop can pressure sentiment and trigger short‑term selling by momentum or quant funds. Zacks Downgrade

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.