Rio Tinto ADR (RIO) Dividend History and Yield
Rio Tinto ADR (RIO) paid $4.02 per share over the trailing twelve months, equal to a trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield of 4.03%. Its record includes variable payments, a irregular dividend policy. The history below summarizes split-adjusted payments and the public dividend record available to investors.
Dividend Facts
- TTM Dividend Yield: 4.03%
- Annual Dividend (TTM): $4.02
- Frequency: Variable
- Dividend Policy: Irregular
- Paying Since: 1990
- Last Ex-Dividend Date: Mar 6, 2026 $2.54
- Payment Date: Apr 16, 2026
Annual Dividends Per Share
| Year | Dividend Per Share | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | $2.54 | N/A |
| 2025 | $3.73 | -14.2% |
| 2024 | $4.345 | +8.4% |
| 2023 | $4.01 | -46.2% |
| 2022 | $7.455 | -22.6% |
| 2021 | $9.63 | +149.5% |
| 2020 | $3.86 | -39.2% |
| 2019 | $6.35 | +107.1% |
| 2018 | $3.066 | +29.5% |
| 2017 | $2.3679 | +55.5% |
| 2016 | $1.523 | -32.8% |
| 2015 | $2.2674 | +10.4% |
| 2014 | $2.0545 | +15.8% |
| 2013 | $1.7748 | +8.5% |
| 2012 | $1.636 | +39.5% |
| 2011 | $1.173 | +74.3% |
| 2010 | $0.6728 | -1.1% |
Dividend Payment History
All payment amounts below are split-adjusted.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | $2.54 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $1.48 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $2.25 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | $1.77 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 | $2.575 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 | $1.765 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $2.245 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Sep 22, 2022 | $2.665 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 | $4.79 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 | $5.61 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 | $4.02 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 6, 2020 | Sep 17, 2020 | $1.55 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Apr 16, 2020 | $2.31 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Sep 19, 2019 | $2.12 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Apr 18, 2019 | $4.23 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 9, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 | $1.2679 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Apr 12, 2018 | $1.795 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 9, 2017 | Sep 21, 2017 | $1.1 | Semi-Annual |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Apr 6, 2017 | $1.258 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 10, 2016 | Sep 22, 2016 | $0.45 | Semi-Annual |
| Feb 24, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 | $1.073 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 12, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | $1.069 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 4, 2015 | Apr 9, 2015 | $1.198 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Sep 11, 2014 | $0.958 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 5, 2014 | Apr 10, 2014 | $1.096 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 4, 2014 | Apr 10, 2014 | $1.1 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 14, 2013 | Sep 12, 2013 | $0.841 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 6, 2013 | Apr 11, 2013 | $0.934 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 5, 2013 | Apr 11, 2013 | $0.92 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 15, 2012 | Sep 13, 2012 | $0.726 | Semi-Annual |
| Feb 29, 2012 | Apr 12, 2012 | $0.91 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 10, 2011 | Sep 9, 2011 | $0.54 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 2, 2011 | Mar 31, 2011 | $0.633 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 15, 2010 | N/A | $0.2248 | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2010 | Sep 10, 2010 | $0.448 | Semi-Annual |
| Feb 24, 2010 | N/A | $0.45 | Semi-Annual |
| Feb 12, 2010 | N/A | $0.45 | N/A |
| Jul 8, 2009 | N/A | $5.708 | Semi-Annual |
| Feb 18, 2009 | N/A | $0.68 | Semi-Annual |
| Sep 3, 2008 | N/A | $0.68 | Semi-Annual |
| Feb 20, 2008 | N/A | $0.84 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 8, 2007 | N/A | $0.52 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 7, 2007 | N/A | $0.64 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 9, 2006 | N/A | $1.6 | Semi-Annual |
| Feb 22, 2006 | N/A | $1.515 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 10, 2005 | N/A | $0.385 | Semi-Annual |
| Feb 23, 2005 | N/A | $0.45 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 11, 2004 | N/A | $0.32 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 10, 2004 | N/A | $0.34 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 13, 2003 | N/A | $0.45 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 5, 2003 | N/A | $0.339 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 4, 2003 | N/A | $0.305 | N/A |
| Aug 14, 2002 | N/A | $0.3277 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 6, 2002 | N/A | $0.3073 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 5, 2002 | N/A | $0.2775 | N/A |
| Aug 15, 2001 | N/A | $0.2223 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 7, 2001 | N/A | $0.4278 | Semi-Annual |
| Aug 16, 2000 | N/A | $0.211 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 8, 2000 | N/A | $0.4278 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 7, 2000 | N/A | $0.4275 | N/A |
| Aug 11, 1999 | N/A | $0.165 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 11, 1999 | N/A | $0.2587 | Semi-Annual |
| Sep 23, 1998 | N/A | $0.1613 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 18, 1998 | N/A | $0.355 | Semi-Annual |
| Sep 24, 1997 | N/A | $0.1663 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 19, 1997 | N/A | $0.3723 | Semi-Annual |
| Sep 27, 1996 | N/A | $0.2562 | Semi-Annual |
| Feb 23, 1996 | N/A | $0.2238 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 20, 1995 | N/A | $0.2325 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 31, 1995 | N/A | $0.1163 | Semi-Annual |
| Oct 6, 1994 | N/A | $0.1313 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 18, 1994 | N/A | $0.1315 | Semi-Annual |
| Jun 11, 1993 | N/A | $0.2605 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 19, 1993 | N/A | $0.258 | Semi-Annual |
| Sep 25, 1992 | N/A | $0.1583 | Semi-Annual |
| Mar 27, 1992 | N/A | $0.311 | Semi-Annual |
| Sep 26, 1991 | N/A | $0.118 | Semi-Annual |
| Apr 5, 1991 | N/A | $0.2697 | Semi-Annual |
| Sep 28, 1990 | N/A | $0.1298 | Semi-Annual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does RIO pay dividends?
Yes. RIO's latest recorded dividend was $2.54 per share with an ex-dividend date of Mar 6, 2026.
What is RIO's dividend yield?
RIO's trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.03%.
How often does RIO pay dividends?
RIO has a variable dividend payment schedule.
When was RIO's last ex-dividend date?
RIO's most recent ex-dividend date was Mar 6, 2026.
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