Rio Tinto stock costs EUR 84.50 as seven analysts rate it Hold

Published on 10/07/2026 at 10:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue rose 16.00 percent to USD 31.00 billion in the first half of 2026. Rio Tinto stock stands at EUR 84.50 versus EUR 84.84, minus 0.40 percent.

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Rio Tinto (GB0007188757) was trading at EUR 84.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 7, 2026 at 10:10 a.m. CEST, minus 0.40 percent versus the prior close of EUR 84.84. On October 5, 2026, MarketBeat reported that seven analysts assigned the miner a Hold consensus.

First half earnings strengthened

Rio Tinto reported revenue of USD 31.00 billion for the first half of 2026, up 16.00 percent from the first half of 2025, according to Simply Wall St. Net income reached USD 6.66 billion, an increase of 47.00 percent, while profit margin rose to 22.00 percent from 17.00 percent.

The comparison matters because earnings growth was stronger than revenue growth during the same period. That combination gives the stock a better fundamental cushion than a revenue-only expansion, although the result remains tied to commodity prices and operating delivery.

Analyst targets remain divided

MarketBeat put the average one-year target at GBp 7,707.14, with published targets ranging from GBp 6,100.00 to GBp 8,600.00. The same report said five analysts held, one rated the stock a sell and one rated it a buy.

The spread shows why the Hold consensus is more informative than a single bullish target. Rio Tinto combines stronger copper and aluminum earnings with exposure to iron ore demand, commodity volatility and project execution, leaving valuation sensitive to assumptions about the next phase of growth.

Next results arrive October 13

Investing.com lists October 13, 2026 as Rio Tinto's next earnings date. That event should give investors a fresh read on production, commodity pricing and whether the first-half margin improvement is carrying into the second half.

Euro quote stays below prior close

Rio Tinto was trading at EUR 84.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 7, 2026 at 10:10 a.m. CEST, down 0.40 percent versus the Lang & Schwarz prior close of EUR 84.84. The primary NYSE quote was last at USD 95.89 on October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT, within a 52-week range of USD 65.35 to USD 112.58, while market capitalization was USD 155.8 billion as of October 7, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Rio Tinto stock.