R Squared Ltd Invests $596,000 in Rio Tinto PLC $RIO

R Squared Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:RIO) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 9,035 shares of the mining company’s stock, valued at approximately $596,000.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of RIO. Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its holdings in shares of Rio Tinto by 62.2% during the third quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 472 shares of the mining company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 181 shares during the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in Rio Tinto in the 3rd quarter valued at $36,000. Pinpoint Asset Management Singapore Pte. Ltd. acquired a new position in Rio Tinto in the 2nd quarter valued at $38,000. MTM Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in Rio Tinto in the 2nd quarter valued at $43,000. Finally, Wealth Preservation Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Rio Tinto during the 2nd quarter worth $53,000. 19.33% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Rio Tinto News

Here are the key news stories impacting Rio Tinto this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Rio reported record copper and bauxite production for 2025, completed the Arcadium acquisition, updated reserves, doubled copper EBITDA, delivered lower unit costs and increased the final dividend — a direct positive for earnings and shareholder returns. Rio Tinto Production Milestones And Arcadium Deal Test Dividend Strength
• Positive Sentiment: Rio confirmed 2026 Simandou export guidance and full rail commissioning, which should unlock significant high‑grade iron ore export capacity and improve near‑term volumes. [SMM Iron & Steel] Rio Tinto Confirms 2026 Simandou Export Guidance and Full Rail Commissioning
• Positive Sentiment: Rio signed an early agreement with Codelco to explore joint investments, signaling potential collaboration on large-scale copper opportunities and strategic partnership benefits. Codelco, Rio Tinto sign early agreement to weigh investments
• Positive Sentiment: Rio is named among companies working to supply rare earths (yttrium, scandium) amid reported shortages — a potential diversification/strategic upside if supply contracts or projects progress. Five Rare Earth Stocks To Watch As Shortages Hit Aerospace
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry research forecasts strong sector growth to 2035 and lists Rio among leading miners — a tailwind for long‑term demand but not an immediate catalyst. Mining Industry Report 2026-2035: A $2.75+ Trillion Market by 2030
• Neutral Sentiment: Australia’s iron‑ore output is set to rise ~2.6% in 2026, which could boost volumes for regional producers but may pressure benchmark prices. Project ramp-ups and new projects set to lift Australia’s iron ore output in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Pieces mentioning dividend ETFs and other juniors reference the sector’s yield appeal or personnel ties to Rio, but they are peripheral to Rio’s fundamentals. Got $10,000? Put It in These Dividend ETFs Now
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays downgraded Rio to Equal Weight, which can pressure sentiment and limit near‑term upside despite strong operations. Barclays Downgrades Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) to Equal Weight

Rio Tinto Stock Performance

Rio Tinto stock opened at $99.30 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $89.84 and a 200-day simple moving average of $75.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 1.44 and a quick ratio of 0.98. Rio Tinto PLC has a 1-year low of $51.67 and a 1-year high of $101.53.

Rio Tinto Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be paid a dividend of $2.54 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 6th. This represents a yield of 527.0%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have recently commented on RIO. Citigroup upgraded shares of Rio Tinto to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. DZ Bank lowered shares of Rio Tinto from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Zacks Research upgraded Rio Tinto from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, December 29th. Erste Group Bank raised Rio Tinto from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Barclays downgraded Rio Tinto from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Rio Tinto currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $85.00.

Rio Tinto Company Profile

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company that explores for, mines, processes and markets a wide range of commodities. Its principal products include iron ore, aluminum, copper, diamonds and various other minerals and industrial materials. The company’s activities span the full value chain from exploration and project development to mining, processing, smelting and refining, supplying raw materials to industries such as steelmaking, automotive, packaging, electronics and construction.

The origins of Rio Tinto date back to mining operations in the Rio Tinto region of Spain in the 19th century, and the group has since grown into a multinational enterprise.