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Rio Tinto Group
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Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Dividend History

Complete ex-dividend dates, payment schedules, dividend yields, CAGR growth rates, and payout ratios.

Annual Dividend (TTM)
$4.0200
Semi-Annual
Dividend Yield
4.24%
Last ex-date: Mar 6, 2026
Payout Ratio (TTM)
30.67%
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends
Dividend Growth
-
Year-over-year change

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Dividend Statistics & Metrics

Comprehensive dividend yields, CAGR growth rates, payout ratios, and payment frequency analysis

Payment Details

Dividend payment schedule and frequency details

FrequencySemi-Annual
Last Payment$2.5400
Last Ex-DateMar 6, 2026
Last Payment DateApr 16, 2026

Growth Metrics

Dividend CAGR and consecutive years of growth

TTM Growth (YoY)0.00%
3-Year CAGR-14.19%
5-Year CAGR-1.79%
10-Year CAGR5.28%

Historical Averages

Multi-year dividend averages and payout ratio

Payout Ratio (TTM)30.67%
5-Year Average$3.5860
10-Year Average$3.5215
First PaymentSep 28, 1990

RIO Historical Dividend Distribution Trend Chart

Visualize dividend payout amounts, distribution growth trends, income yield patterns, and stock splits over time

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Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Dividend Payment History

Complete ex-dividend dates, record dates, payment dates, amounts, and frequency

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Complete dividend payment history including ex-dividend dates, record dates, payment dates, declaration dates, amounts, frequency, and type
Ex-Dividend DateRecord DatePayment DateDeclaration DateAmountFrequency
Mar 6, 2026Mar 6, 2026Apr 16, 2026Feb 19, 2026$2.5400Semi-Annual
Aug 15, 2025Aug 15, 2025Sep 25, 2025Aug 1, 2025$1.4800Semi-Annual
Mar 7, 2025Mar 7, 2025Apr 17, 2025Feb 24, 2025$2.2500Semi-Annual
Aug 16, 2024Aug 16, 2024Sep 26, 2024Jul 31, 2024$1.7700Semi-Annual
Mar 7, 2024Mar 8, 2024Apr 18, 2024Feb 21, 2024$2.5800Semi-Annual
Aug 10, 2023Aug 11, 2023Sep 21, 2023Jul 26, 2023$1.7700Semi-Annual
Mar 9, 2023Mar 10, 2023Apr 20, 2023Feb 27, 2023$2.2500Semi-Annual
Aug 11, 2022Aug 12, 2022Sep 22, 2022Jul 27, 2022$2.6700Semi-Annual
Mar 10, 2022Mar 11, 2022Apr 21, 2022Feb 23, 2022$0.6200Semi-Annual
Aug 12, 2021Aug 13, 2021Sep 23, 2021Jul 29, 2021$1.8500Semi-Annual
Mar 4, 2021Mar 5, 2021Apr 15, 2021Feb 17, 2021$3.0900Semi-Annual
Aug 6, 2020-Sep 17, 2020Jul 29, 2020$1.5500Semi-Annual
Mar 6, 2020-Apr 16, 2020Feb 28, 2020$2.3100Semi-Annual
Aug 8, 2019-Sep 19, 2019Aug 1, 2019$0.6100Semi-Annual
Mar 7, 2019-Apr 18, 2019Feb 28, 2019$2.4300Semi-Annual
Aug 9, 2018-Sep 20, 2018Aug 1, 2018$1.2679Semi-Annual
Mar 1, 2018-Apr 12, 2018Feb 8, 2018$1.8115Semi-Annual
Aug 9, 2017-Sep 21, 2017Jul 29, 2017$1.1099Semi-Annual
Feb 22, 2017-Apr 6, 2017Feb 10, 2017$1.2562Semi-Annual
Aug 10, 2016-Sep 22, 2016Aug 3, 2016$0.4459Semi-Annual
Feb 24, 2016-Apr 7, 2016Feb 11, 2016$1.0730Semi-Annual
Aug 12, 2015---$1.0690-
Mar 4, 2015---$1.1980-
Aug 13, 2014---$0.9580-
Mar 5, 2014---$1.0960-
Aug 14, 2013---$0.8410-
Mar 6, 2013---$0.9340-
Aug 15, 2012---$0.7260-
Feb 29, 2012---$0.9100-
Aug 10, 2011---$0.5400-
Mar 2, 2011---$0.6330-
Aug 11, 2010---$0.4480-
Feb 24, 2010---$0.4500-
Jul 8, 2009---$5.7080-
Feb 18, 2009---$0.6800-
Sep 3, 2008---$0.6800-
Feb 20, 2008---$0.8400-
Aug 8, 2007---$0.5200-
Mar 7, 2007---$0.6400-
Feb 22, 2006---$1.5150-
Aug 10, 2005---$0.3850-
Feb 23, 2005---$0.4500-
Aug 11, 2004---$0.3200-
Mar 10, 2004---$0.3400-
Aug 13, 2003---$0.4500-
Mar 5, 2003---$0.3390-
Aug 14, 2002---$0.3277-
Mar 6, 2002---$0.3073-
Aug 15, 2001---$0.2223-
Mar 7, 2001---$0.4278-
Aug 16, 2000---$0.2110-
Mar 8, 2000---$0.4278-
Aug 11, 1999---$0.1650-
Mar 11, 1999---$0.2587-
Sep 23, 1998---$0.1613-
Mar 18, 1998---$0.3550-
Sep 24, 1997---$0.1663-
Mar 19, 1997---$0.3723-
Sep 27, 1996---$0.2562-
Feb 23, 1996---$0.2238-
Oct 20, 1995---$0.2325-
Mar 31, 1995---$0.1163-
Oct 6, 1994---$0.1313-
Mar 18, 1994---$0.1315-
Jun 11, 1993---$0.2605-
Mar 19, 1993---$0.2580-
Sep 25, 1992---$0.1583-
Mar 27, 1992---$0.3110-
Sep 26, 1991---$0.1180-
Apr 5, 1991---$0.2697-
Sep 28, 1990---$0.1298-

Frequently Asked Questions About Rio Tinto Group Dividends

What is RIO's current dividend yield?

Rio Tinto Group's current dividend yield is 4.24%, calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the current stock price.

When is RIO's ex-dividend date?

The most recent ex-dividend date for RIO was March 6, 2026. Check the Dividend Payment History table for upcoming dates.

How often does RIO pay dividends?

Rio Tinto Group pays dividends semi-annual. View the complete payment history in the table above.

What is RIO's dividend payout ratio?

Rio Tinto Group's payout ratio is 30.67%, indicating the percentage of earnings paid to shareholders as dividends.

What is RIO's dividend growth rate?

Rio Tinto Group's year-over-year dividend growth is 0.00%.