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Rio Tinto - RIO Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $105.50
  • Forecasted Upside: 9.09%
  • Number of Analysts: 16
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 7 Hold Ratings
  • 6 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$96.71 As of 07/31/2026 04:59 PM ET
▼ -0.467 (-0.48%)

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Analyst Price Target for RIO

Analyst Price Target is $105.50
▲ +9.09% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 16 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Rio Tinto in the last 3 months. The average price target is $105.50, with a high forecast of $120.00 and a low forecast of $83.50. The average price target represents a 9.09% upside from the last price of $96.71.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 16 investment analysts is to hold stock in Rio Tinto. This rating has held steady since February 2026, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/7/2025
  • 3 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/8/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/6/2025
  • 3 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 3 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/2/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 11 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/3/2026
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
7/2/2026
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/1/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
7/30/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
7/30/2026Berenberg BankSet Target$113.00
7/30/2026Berenberg BankUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
7/29/2026The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
7/9/2026CitigroupReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
7/8/2026Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight
6/3/2026Royal Bank Of CanadaDowngradeSector Perform ➝ Underperform
5/29/2026DZ BankUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
5/26/2026CitigroupReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
5/22/2026Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
5/20/2026Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
5/15/2026Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold
4/27/2026ArgusSet Target$120.00
4/27/2026Sanford C. BernsteinBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$82.00 ➝ $83.50
4/13/2026CitigroupReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
4/7/2026Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/9/2026Sanford C. BernsteinLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$83.00 ➝ $77.00
3/9/2026JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral
2/24/2026BarclaysDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
2/20/2026Weiss RatingsUpgradeHold (C) ➝ Buy (B-)
2/20/2026DZ BankDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/10/2026CitigroupUpgradeHold
1/28/2026Morgan StanleyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
1/26/2026HSBCDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
1/23/2026Erste Group BankUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
1/22/2026Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform
1/14/2026Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
12/29/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
12/29/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
12/22/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
12/16/2025Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
12/15/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
12/11/2025ArgusBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $85.00
12/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
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
10/16/2024Macquarie InfrastructureReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Neutral
10/2/2024Berenberg BankUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
7/31/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaUpgradeHold
7/23/2024HSBCUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-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 Paribas ExaneUpgradeNeutral ➝ 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 Paribas ExaneDowngradeOutperform ➝ 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
8/23/2022Macquarie InfrastructureDowngradeOutperform ➝ 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
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
(Data available from 8/1/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.83 (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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1/3/2026
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2/2/2026
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Mentions as of
3/4/2026
  • 13 very positive mentions
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  • 3 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
4/3/2026
  • 32 very positive mentions
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  • 5 negative mentions
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5/3/2026
  • 22 very positive mentions
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  • 9 negative mentions
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6/2/2026
  • 25 very positive mentions
  • 33 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
7/2/2026
  • 54 very positive mentions
  • 51 positive mentions
  • 5 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/1/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 54 very positive mentions
  • 51 positive mentions
  • 5 negative mentions
  • 2 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: $96.71
Low: $95.39
High: $97.25

50 Day Range

MA: $97.54
Low: $88.97
High: $111.77

52 Week Range

Now: $96.71
Low: $58.40
High: $112.58

Volume

2,763,831 shs

Average Volume

2,860,222 shs

Market Capitalization

$121.38 billion

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

5.20%

Beta

0.58

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: Argus, Bank of America Corporation, Barclays PLC, Berenberg Bank, Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, DZ Bank AG, Erste Group Bank AG, HSBC Holdings plc, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 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 $105.50, suggesting a possible upside of 9.1%. Argus has the highest price target set, predicting RIO will reach $120.00 in the next twelve months. Sanford C. Bernstein has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $83.50 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 2 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in RIO, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Rio Tinto?

Other companies that are similar to Rio Tinto include Buenaventura Mining, Eagle Nuclear Energy, BHP Group, Wheaton Precious Metals and Cameco. 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.