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Rio Tinto - RIO Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $73.00
  • Forecasted Upside: -1.03%
  • Number of Analysts: 12
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 7 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 2 Strong Buy Ratings
$73.76 As of 12/4/2025 04:59 PM ET
▼ -0.519 (-0.70%)

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Analyst Price Target for RIO

Analyst Price Target is $73.00
▼ -1.03% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 12 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Rio Tinto in the last 3 months. The average price target is $73.00, with a high forecast of $73.00 and a low forecast of $73.00. The average price target represents a -1.03% upside from the last price of $73.76.

This chart shows the closing price for RIO for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 12 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Rio Tinto. This rating has held steady since April 2025, when it changed from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
  • 3 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 3 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/1/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
12/1/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
11/19/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/17/2025CitigroupReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Hold
10/8/2025Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
10/6/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
7/30/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
7/14/2025Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
7/3/2025Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
7/2/2025BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
6/3/2025Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
4/16/2025BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
4/9/2025Morgan StanleyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
3/27/2025DZ BankUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/18/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageOverweight
2/28/2025Clarkson CapitalUpgradeStrong-Buy
1/6/2025Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$83.00 ➝ $73.00
10/16/2024MacquarieReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Neutral
10/2/2024Berenberg BankUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
7/31/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaUpgradeHold
7/23/2024Hsbc Global ResUpgradeStrong-Buy
7/23/2024HSBCUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
6/27/2024Berenberg BankDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
5/20/2024CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
3/5/2024Liberum CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
1/12/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy
12/5/2023BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
12/1/2023Liberum CapitalUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
10/24/2023BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight
10/5/2023UBS GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral
9/13/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight
7/6/2023Liberum CapitalUpgradeSell ➝ Hold
6/28/2023ArgusLower Target$80.00 ➝ $72.00
6/8/2023CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
6/5/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
5/26/2023Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight
5/15/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral
5/5/2023Sanford C. BernsteinUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
3/13/2023CLSAUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Outperform
3/2/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeBuy ➝ Conviction-Buy
2/13/2023BNP ParibasDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
1/17/2023CLSADowngradeOutperform ➝ Underperform
1/12/2023BarclaysUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight
1/12/2023Berenberg BankUpgradeSell ➝ Buy
12/13/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight
12/13/2022UBS GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell
12/1/2022CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
8/23/2022MacquarieDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
7/7/2022Berenberg BankDowngradeHold ➝ Sell
7/6/2022Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingOutperform
6/22/2022Morgan StanleyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
6/7/2022Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
5/4/2022Liberum CapitalDowngradeHold ➝ Sell
4/26/2022BarclaysDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight
4/21/2022Berenberg BankDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
4/20/2022CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
4/11/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
3/29/2022Liberum CapitalUpgradeSell ➝ Hold
3/25/2022UBS GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral
3/18/2022HSBCInitiated CoverageHold
3/14/2022BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform
3/9/2022CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
2/3/2022Jefferies Financial GroupBoost Target$65.00 ➝ $70.00
1/20/2022Liberum CapitalDowngradeHold ➝ Sell
1/7/2022Berenberg BankUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
12/9/2021Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight
12/7/2021Liberum CapitalUpgradeSell ➝ Hold
12/6/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral
11/3/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight
10/28/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight
10/26/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
10/22/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual Weight
10/22/2021Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHold
10/20/2021Jefferies Financial GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$72.00
10/18/2021UBS GroupReiterated RatingSell
10/11/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
10/6/2021Exane BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
10/6/2021BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
9/29/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight
9/22/2021Oddo BhfUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral
9/17/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight
9/17/2021UBS GroupLower TargetSell$102.00 ➝ $86.00
9/16/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHold
9/14/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual Weight
9/13/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
8/11/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform
8/4/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual Weight
8/2/2021Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy$112.00
7/29/2021UBS GroupReiterated RatingSell
7/29/2021CLSADowngradeUnderperform ➝ Sell
7/20/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight
7/20/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform
7/19/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
7/16/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$144.40
7/13/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform
7/8/2021Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHold
7/5/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual Weight
6/29/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHold
6/28/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingBuy
6/22/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight
6/22/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
6/21/2021UBS GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell
5/26/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold
5/17/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$110.00 ➝ $112.00
4/21/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform
4/15/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
4/7/2021BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual Weight
4/7/2021Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHold
3/31/2021DZ BankUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
3/24/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight
3/18/2021Societe GeneraleUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
3/5/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
3/4/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight
2/18/2021UBS GroupReiterated RatingNeutral
2/8/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
2/5/2021Berenberg BankInitiated CoverageHold
2/2/2021Credit Suisse GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
2/1/2021UBS GroupReiterated RatingNeutral
1/20/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform
1/20/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
1/14/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
1/13/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
1/13/2021DZ BankReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral
1/4/2021BMO Capital MarketsInitiated CoverageOutperform
12/14/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight
12/10/2020Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.80 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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5/8/2025
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Mentions as of
6/7/2025
  • 4 very positive mentions
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Mentions as of
7/7/2025
  • 30 very positive mentions
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  • 2 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
8/6/2025
  • 43 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
9/5/2025
  • 37 very positive mentions
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  • 2 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/5/2025
  • 46 very positive mentions
  • 31 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
11/4/2025
  • 47 very positive mentions
  • 23 positive mentions
  • 10 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 47 very positive mentions
  • 23 positive mentions
  • 10 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions

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Rio Tinto logo
Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals Segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting. The Copper segment engages in mining and refining of copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other by-products and exploration activities. The Minerals segment is involved in mining and processing of borates, titanium dioxide feedstock, and iron concentrate and pellets; diamond mining, sorting, and marketing; and development projects for battery materials, such as lithium. It also owns and operates open pit and underground mines; and refineries, smelters, processing plants and power, and shipping facilities. Rio Tinto Group was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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Today's Range

Now: $73.76
Low: $72.87
High: $73.98

50 Day Range

MA: $69.54
Low: $64.81
High: $74.16

52 Week Range

Now: $73.76
Low: $51.67
High: $74.53

Volume

3,470,483 shs

Average Volume

2,226,197 shs

Market Capitalization

$92.52 billion

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

3.97%

Beta

0.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Rio Tinto?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued research reports on Rio Tinto in the last twelve months: Barclays PLC, Berenberg Bank, Citigroup Inc., Clarkson Capital, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, DZ Bank AG, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for Rio Tinto?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Rio Tinto in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $73.00, suggesting a possible downside of 1.0%. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has the highest price target set, predicting RIO will reach $73.00 in the next twelve months. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $73.00 for Rio Tinto in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Rio Tinto?

Rio Tinto currently has 7 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Rio Tinto?

Other companies that are similar to Rio Tinto include Buenaventura Mining, BHP Group, Wheaton Precious Metals, Cameco and Teck Resources. Learn More about companies similar to Rio Tinto.

How do I contact Rio Tinto's investor relations team?

Rio Tinto's physical mailing address is 6 ST JAMES`S SQUARE, LONDON X0, 12207. The mining company's listed phone number is 442077812000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Rio Tinto is www.riotinto.com. Learn More about contacing Rio Tinto investor relations.