Rio Tinto Group Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Rio Tinto Group (RIO). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

36 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200119981997199619951994199319921991199019891988
Dividends per share (FY)$5.81$6.55$5.87$4.70$3.71$5.66$3.40$4.00$3.02$2.11$2.98$2.23$1.85$1.53$1.12$1.01$1.01$1.70$1.44$1.07$1.09$0.91$0.60$1.05$1.09$0.53$0.67$0.56$0.60$0.70$0.60$0.39$0.30$0.62$0.40$0.36
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A7.32%5.33%10.03%13.91%4.92%10.38%6.56%4.47%3.89%7.67%4.30%3.18%2.88%2.39%1.28%0.91%6.47%1.04%3.51%1.81%2.24%2.20%3.45%3.04%3.89%3.58%2.87%2.63%1.72%3.33%0.00%0.00%N/AN/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A60.81%64.33%94.63%72.73%62.77%129.01%39.27%48.50%59.02%-470.67%56.84%90.64%-101.61%38.38%12.25%17.98%52.58%20.61%34.59%21.88%27.48%55.24%145.62%74.42%53.83%30.28%52.84%42.14%32.03%129.63%0.00%0.00%N/AN/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

71 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-09-25August 14, 252025-08-15$2.27
2025-04-17March 06, 252025-03-07$3.54
2024-09-26August 15, 242024-08-16$2.62
2024-04-18March 07, 242024-03-08$3.93
2023-09-21August 10, 232023-08-11$2.61
2023-04-20March 09, 232023-03-10$3.26
2022-09-21August 11, 222022-08-12$3.84
2022-04-21March 10, 222022-03-11$0.86
2021-09-23August 12, 212021-08-13$2.51
2021-04-15March 04, 212021-03-05$1.20
2020-09-17August 06, 202020-08-07$2.16
2020-04-16March 05, 202020-03-06$3.50
2019-09-19August 08, 192019-08-09$0.89
2019-04-18March 07, 192019-03-08$2.51
2018-09-20August 09, 182018-08-10$1.71
2018-04-12March 01, 182018-03-02$2.29
2017-09-21August 10, 172017-08-11$1.38
2017-04-06February 23, 172017-02-24$1.64
2016-09-22August 11, 162016-08-12$0.59
2016-04-07February 23, 162016-02-26$1.52
2015-09-10August 12, 152015-08-14$1.45
2015-04-09March 03, 152015-03-06$1.53
2014-09-11August 13, 142014-08-15$1.03
2014-04-10March 04, 142014-03-12$1.20
2013-09-12August 14, 132013-08-20$0.93
2013-04-11March 05, 132013-03-13$0.92
2012-09-13August 15, 122012-08-21$0.69
N/AFebruary 28, 12N/A$0.84
2011-09-08August 10, 112011-08-16$0.50
2011-03-31March 01, 112011-03-08$0.62
2010-09-09August 11, 102010-08-17$0.49
2010-04-01February 23, 102010-03-02$0.52
2009-04-08February 17, 092009-02-24$1.01
2008-10-02September 03, 082008-09-09$0.77
2008-04-11February 19, 082008-02-26$0.93
2007-09-06August 08, 072007-08-14$0.61
2007-04-13March 06, 072007-03-14$0.83
2006-09-07August 09, 062006-08-15$0.52
2006-04-06February 21, 062006-02-28$0.55
2005-09-08August 10, 052005-08-16$0.51
2005-04-08February 22, 052005-03-01$0.58
2004-09-10August 11, 042004-08-17$0.46
2004-04-06March 09, 042004-03-16$0.45
2003-09-12August 13, 032003-08-19$0.30
2003-04-07March 04, 032003-03-12$0.30
2002-09-13August 14, 022002-08-20$0.29
2002-04-08March 05, 022002-03-13$0.76
2001-09-14August 13, 012001-08-17$0.39
2001-04-06March 04, 012001-03-09$0.70
1998-04-20March 17, 981998-03-24$0.53
1997-10-20September 22, 971997-09-30$0.23
1997-04-21March 18, 971997-03-25$0.44
1996-10-21September 25, 961996-10-01$0.21
1996-04-15March 25, 961996-04-01$0.35
1995-10-10September 21, 951995-09-26$0.30
1995-04-10March 22, 951995-03-28$0.30
1994-10-12September 26, 941994-09-30$0.30
1994-04-13March 24, 941994-03-30$0.40
1993-11-04October 18, 931993-10-22$0.30
1993-04-21April 01, 931993-04-07$0.30
1992-11-06October 16, 921992-10-22$0.15
1992-05-08April 14, 921992-04-23$0.24
1991-11-08October 18, 911991-10-24$0.10
1991-05-03April 12, 911991-04-18$0.20
1990-11-16October 19, 901990-10-25$0.24
1990-05-11April 19, 901990-04-26$0.38
N/AOctober 20, 89N/A$0.20
N/AMarch 01, 89N/A$0.20
N/ADecember 11, 88N/A$0.04
N/AOctober 06, 88N/A$0.18
N/AApril 08, 88N/A$0.14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rio Tinto Group's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Rio Tinto Group returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Rio Tinto Group's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Rio Tinto Group, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Rio Tinto Group a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Rio Tinto Group's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Rio Tinto Group maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Rio Tinto Group's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Rio Tinto Group dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Rio Tinto Group dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.