STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$4.35
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$4.35
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
7.13%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
3.98%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Sep 25, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Aug 15, 2025
7.75 %
65.33
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 01, 2025 | 1.48 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 2.25 | Mar 07, 2025 | Mar 07, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.77 | Aug 16, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 2.58 | Mar 07, 2024 | Mar 08, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.77 | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 2.25 | Mar 09, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 2.67 | Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 0.62 | Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 11, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Jan 07, 2021 | 3.76 | Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2010 | 4:1 | -0.41% | -5.95% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rio Tinto Group (RIO) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Rio Tinto Group is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is RIO's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. RIO's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 7.13.
When did RIO last pay a dividend?
RIO last paid dividends on 2025-09-25, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-08-15.
When was the last time RIO stock split?
RIO stock split took place on 30-04-2010.
How did RIO's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Apr 30, 2010, when Rio Tinto Group went through a 4:1 split leaving the shareholder with 4 share(s) who previously owned 1 RIO share(s).