Dividend Payout Ratio: 30.53%
Is the dividend payout ratio high or low?
The dividend payout ratio of 30.53% is in line with its 5-year average of 31.77%, around the middle of its 5-year range (19.25%–47.61%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 2.85% above its 12-month average of 29.69%.
Dividend Payout Ratio (30.53%) = TTM Dividends/Share ($4.02) / TTM EPS ($13.17)
RIO Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) Chart
RIO Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
RIO Current vs Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
RIO Dividend Payout Ratio Metrics
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO
30.53%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
29.69%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
30.15%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
31.77%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
37.00%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.85%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1.27%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-3.90%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-17.48%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
Annual Payout Ratio History
| Year | EPS | Dividend | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.15 | $3.73 | 60.7% |
| 2024 | $7.12 | $4.35 | 61.0% |
| 2023 | $6.20 | $4.01 | 64.7% |
| 2022 | $7.65 | $7.46 | 97.5% |
| 2021 | $13.03 | $9.63 | 73.9% |
| 2020 | $6.04 | $3.86 | 63.9% |
| 2019 | $4.91 | $6.35 | 129.3% |
| 2018 | $7.93 | $3.07 | 38.7% |
| 2017 | $4.90 | $2.37 | 48.3% |
| 2016 | $2.57 | $1.52 | 59.3% |
| 2015 | ($0.48) | $2.27 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2014 | $3.53 | $2.05 | 58.2% |
| 2013 | $1.98 | $1.77 | 89.6% |
| 2012 | ($1.62) | $1.64 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2011 | $3.03 | $1.17 | 38.7% |
| 2010 | $7.31 | $0.90 | 12.3% |
| 2009 | $2.76 | $0.68 | 24.6% |
| 2008 | $1.93 | $1.52 | 78.8% |
| 2007 | $4.70 | $1.16 | 24.7% |
| 2006 | $4.61 | $3.12 | 67.6% |
| 2005 | $3.16 | $0.83 | 26.4% |
| 2004 | $1.98 | $0.66 | 33.3% |
| 2003 | $0.90 | $0.79 | 87.7% |
| 2002 | $0.35 | $0.64 | 181.4% |
| 2001 | $1.00 | $0.65 | 65.0% |
| 2000 | $1.34 | $0.64 | 47.7% |
| 1999 | $1.25 | $0.42 | 33.9% |
| 1998 | $0.42 | $0.52 | 122.9% |
| 1997 | $1.16 | $0.54 | 46.4% |
| 1996 | $0.65 | $0.48 | 73.8% |
Dividend Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
The payout ratio shows the share of trailing-12-month earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more room to grow the dividend; a ratio persistently above 100% means dividends exceed earnings.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Dividend Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the dividend payout ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The dividend payout ratio for RIO stock is 30.53%.
- Is Rio Tinto Group's dividend payout ratio high or low?
- The dividend payout ratio of 30.53% is in line with its 5-year average of 31.77%, around the middle of its 5-year range (19.25%–47.61%).
- What is the TTM average dividend payout ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The TTM average dividend payout ratio for RIO stock is 29.69%.
- What is the 3Y average dividend payout ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 3Y average dividend payout ratio for RIO stock is 30.15%.
- What is the 5Y average dividend payout ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 5Y average dividend payout ratio for RIO stock is 31.77%.
- What is the 10Y average dividend payout ratio for Rio Tinto Group (RIO)?
- The 10Y average dividend payout ratio for RIO stock is 37.00%.
RIO Dividend Payout Ratio History
| DATE | DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 30.53% |
| 2026-06-25 | 30.52% |
| 2026-06-23 | 30.53% |
| 2026-06-18 | 30.53% |
| 2026-06-16 | 30.53% |
| 2026-06-12 | 30.53% |
| 2026-06-10 | 30.52% |
| 2026-06-08 | 30.51% |
| 2026-06-04 | 30.51% |
| 2026-06-02 | 30.53% |
| 2026-05-29 | 30.53% |
| 2026-05-27 | 30.51% |
| 2026-05-22 | 30.51% |
| 2026-05-20 | 30.51% |
| 2026-05-18 | 30.54% |
| 2026-05-14 | 30.52% |
| 2026-05-12 | 30.51% |
| 2026-05-08 | 30.52% |
| 2026-05-06 | 30.52% |
| 2026-05-04 | 30.53% |
| 2026-04-30 | 30.53% |
| 2026-04-28 | 30.53% |
| 2026-04-24 | 30.51% |
| 2026-04-22 | 30.51% |
| 2026-04-20 | 30.52% |
| 2026-04-16 | 30.52% |
| 2026-04-14 | 30.54% |
| 2026-04-10 | 30.52% |
| 2026-04-08 | 30.54% |
| 2026-04-06 | 30.53% |
| 2026-04-01 | 30.53% |
| 2026-03-30 | 30.51% |
| 2026-03-26 | 30.50% |
| 2026-03-24 | 30.53% |
| 2026-03-20 | 30.51% |
| 2026-03-18 | 30.52% |
| 2026-03-16 | 30.51% |
| 2026-03-12 | 30.54% |
| 2026-03-10 | 30.52% |
| 2026-03-06 | 47.61% |
| 2026-03-04 | 28.33% |
| 2026-03-02 | 28.31% |
| 2026-02-26 | 28.31% |
| 2026-02-24 | 28.32% |
| 2026-02-20 | 28.31% |
| 2026-02-18 | 28.99% |
| 2026-02-13 | 29.02% |
| 2026-02-11 | 29.01% |
| 2026-02-09 | 29.00% |
| 2026-02-05 | 29.02% |
| 2026-02-03 | 28.99% |
| 2026-01-30 | 29.01% |
| 2026-01-28 | 29.00% |
| 2026-01-26 | 28.98% |
| 2026-01-22 | 29.01% |
| 2026-01-20 | 28.99% |
| 2026-01-15 | 28.98% |
| 2026-01-13 | 29.00% |
| 2026-01-09 | 29.01% |
| 2026-01-07 | 29.00% |
| 2026-01-05 | 29.00% |
| 2025-12-31 | 28.99% |
| 2025-12-29 | 29.00% |
| 2025-12-24 | 29.00% |
| 2025-12-22 | 29.01% |
| 2025-12-18 | 29.02% |
| 2025-12-16 | 29.01% |
| 2025-12-12 | 28.99% |
| 2025-12-10 | 29.01% |
| 2025-12-08 | 29.01% |
| 2025-12-04 | 28.99% |
| 2025-12-02 | 29.03% |
| 2025-11-28 | 28.98% |
| 2025-11-25 | 29.02% |
| 2025-11-21 | 28.99% |
| 2025-11-19 | 29.01% |
| 2025-11-17 | 29.00% |
| 2025-11-13 | 28.98% |
| 2025-11-11 | 29.01% |
| 2025-11-07 | 29.00% |
| 2025-11-05 | 29.00% |
| 2025-11-03 | 28.99% |
| 2025-10-30 | 28.98% |
| 2025-10-28 | 29.02% |
| 2025-10-24 | 29.03% |
| 2025-10-22 | 28.98% |
| 2025-10-20 | 28.98% |
| 2025-10-16 | 29.03% |
| 2025-10-14 | 28.98% |
| 2025-10-10 | 29.01% |
| 2025-10-08 | 28.98% |
| 2025-10-06 | 29.01% |
| 2025-10-02 | 28.99% |
| 2025-09-30 | 28.99% |
| 2025-09-26 | 29.01% |
| 2025-09-24 | 29.02% |
| 2025-09-22 | 29.01% |
| 2025-09-18 | 29.01% |
| 2025-09-16 | 28.99% |
| 2025-09-12 | 29.03% |
| 2025-09-10 | 29.01% |
| 2025-09-08 | 28.98% |
| 2025-09-04 | 29.02% |
| 2025-09-02 | 28.99% |
| 2025-08-28 | 29.01% |
| 2025-08-26 | 29.02% |
| 2025-08-22 | 28.98% |
| 2025-08-20 | 28.98% |
| 2025-08-18 | 28.98% |
| 2025-08-14 | 31.25% |
| 2025-08-12 | 31.28% |
| 2025-08-08 | 31.26% |
| 2025-08-06 | 31.24% |
| 2025-08-04 | 31.29% |
| 2025-07-31 | 31.27% |
| 2025-07-29 | 30.41% |
| 2025-07-25 | 30.45% |
| 2025-07-23 | 30.42% |
| 2025-07-21 | 30.45% |
| 2025-07-17 | 30.40% |
| 2025-07-15 | 30.46% |
| 2025-07-11 | 30.46% |
| 2025-07-09 | 30.40% |
| 2025-07-07 | 30.40% |
| 2025-07-02 | 30.46% |
| 2025-06-30 | 30.46% |
| 2025-06-26 | 30.40% |
| 2025-06-24 | 30.44% |
| 2025-06-20 | 30.43% |
| 2025-06-17 | 30.46% |
| 2025-06-13 | 30.43% |
| 2025-06-11 | 30.41% |
| 2025-06-09 | 30.43% |
| 2025-06-05 | 30.40% |
| 2025-06-03 | 30.40% |
| 2025-05-30 | 30.44% |
| 2025-05-28 | 30.44% |
| 2025-05-23 | 30.42% |
| 2025-05-21 | 30.42% |
| 2025-05-19 | 30.41% |
| 2025-05-15 | 30.43% |
| 2025-05-13 | 30.41% |
| 2025-05-09 | 30.43% |
| 2025-05-07 | 30.41% |
| 2025-05-05 | 30.44% |
| 2025-05-01 | 30.42% |
| 2025-04-29 | 30.44% |
| 2025-04-25 | 30.40% |
| 2025-04-23 | 30.45% |
| 2025-04-21 | 30.46% |
| 2025-04-16 | 30.45% |
| 2025-04-14 | 30.46% |
| 2025-04-10 | 30.40% |
| 2025-04-08 | 30.43% |
| 2025-04-04 | 30.44% |
| 2025-04-02 | 30.40% |
| 2025-03-31 | 30.44% |
| 2025-03-27 | 30.44% |
| 2025-03-25 | 30.40% |
| 2025-03-21 | 30.41% |
| 2025-03-19 | 30.40% |
| 2025-03-17 | 30.40% |
| 2025-03-13 | 30.41% |
| 2025-03-11 | 30.42% |
| 2025-03-07 | 30.45% |
| 2025-03-05 | 32.92% |
| 2025-03-03 | 32.88% |
| 2025-02-27 | 32.92% |
| 2025-02-25 | 32.88% |
| 2025-02-21 | 32.90% |
| 2025-02-19 | 36.35% |
| 2025-02-14 | 36.35% |
| 2025-02-12 | 36.35% |
| 2025-02-10 | 36.30% |
| 2025-02-06 | 36.33% |
| 2025-02-04 | 36.35% |
| 2025-01-31 | 36.32% |
| 2025-01-29 | 36.31% |
| 2025-01-27 | 36.33% |
| 2025-01-23 | 36.35% |
| 2025-01-21 | 36.32% |
| 2025-01-16 | 36.34% |
| 2025-01-14 | 36.34% |
| 2025-01-10 | 36.33% |
| 2025-01-07 | 36.36% |
| 2025-01-03 | 36.33% |
| 2024-12-31 | 36.35% |
| 2024-12-27 | 36.30% |
| 2024-12-24 | 36.33% |
| 2024-12-20 | 36.31% |
| 2024-12-18 | 36.32% |
| 2024-12-16 | 36.31% |
| 2024-12-12 | 36.36% |
| 2024-12-10 | 36.33% |
| 2024-12-06 | 36.31% |
| 2024-12-04 | 36.33% |
| 2024-12-02 | 36.33% |
| 2024-11-27 | 36.32% |
| 2024-11-25 | 36.36% |
| 2024-11-21 | 36.32% |
| 2024-11-19 | 36.33% |
| 2024-11-15 | 36.34% |
| 2024-11-13 | 36.34% |
| 2024-11-11 | 36.30% |
| 2024-11-07 | 36.32% |
| 2024-11-05 | 36.35% |
| 2024-11-01 | 36.31% |
| 2024-10-30 | 36.33% |
| 2024-10-28 | 36.31% |
| 2024-10-24 | 36.31% |
| 2024-10-22 | 36.30% |
| 2024-10-18 | 36.30% |
| 2024-10-16 | 36.30% |
| 2024-10-14 | 36.33% |
| 2024-10-10 | 36.34% |
| 2024-10-08 | 36.31% |
| 2024-10-04 | 36.34% |
| 2024-10-02 | 36.32% |
| 2024-09-30 | 36.33% |
| 2024-09-26 | 36.36% |
| 2024-09-24 | 36.35% |
| 2024-09-20 | 36.36% |
| 2024-09-18 | 36.33% |
| 2024-09-16 | 36.31% |
| 2024-09-12 | 36.35% |
| 2024-09-10 | 36.35% |
| 2024-09-06 | 36.31% |
| 2024-09-04 | 36.30% |
| 2024-08-30 | 36.33% |
| 2024-08-28 | 36.35% |
| 2024-08-26 | 36.34% |
| 2024-08-22 | 36.36% |
| 2024-08-20 | 36.30% |
| 2024-08-16 | 36.30% |
| 2024-08-14 | 21.53% |
| 2024-08-12 | 21.52% |
| 2024-08-08 | 36.28% |
| 2024-08-06 | 36.27% |
| 2024-08-02 | 36.26% |
| 2024-07-31 | 36.30% |
| 2024-07-29 | 31.26% |
| 2024-07-25 | 31.30% |
| 2024-07-23 | 31.29% |
| 2024-07-19 | 31.30% |
| 2024-07-17 | 31.28% |
| 2024-07-15 | 31.29% |
| 2024-07-11 | 31.30% |
| 2024-07-09 | 31.30% |
| 2024-07-05 | 31.31% |
| 2024-07-02 | 31.30% |
| 2024-06-28 | 31.27% |
| 2024-06-26 | 31.32% |
| 2024-06-24 | 31.28% |
| 2024-06-20 | 31.26% |
| 2024-06-17 | 31.31% |
| 2024-06-13 | 31.26% |
| 2024-06-11 | 31.27% |
| 2024-06-07 | 31.27% |
| 2024-06-05 | 31.30% |
| 2024-06-03 | 31.32% |
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About Rio Tinto Group
Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore; Aluminium and lithium; and Copper segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum and lithium segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting, and recycling, as well as mining and processing of lithium. The Copper segment engages in mining and refining of copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other by-products and exploration activities. It also owns and operates open pit and underground mines; and refineries, smelters, processing plants and power, and shipping facilities. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Industrial Materials
- CEO
- Simon Callas Trott