Rio Tinto stock trades at EUR 102.00 as EBITDA grows 28 percent

Published on 09/30/2026 at 19:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Rio Tinto stock was at EUR 102.00 at Lang & Schwarz on September 30, 2026, plus 0.79 percent. First-half revenue reached USD 31.0 billion, up 15 percent year over year.

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Rio Tinto (ISIN AU000000RIO1) stock was trading at EUR 102.00 at Lang & Schwarz on September 30, 2026 at 7:44 p.m. CEST, plus 0.79 percent versus the prior close of EUR 101.20. The latest operating picture remains defined by strong first-half growth, although iron ore exposure keeps the earnings profile tied to commodity prices and Chinese demand.

First-half earnings accelerate

Rio Tinto's half-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026 showed revenue of USD 31.0 billion, up 15 percent from the first half of 2025. According to The Motley Fool Australia on September 5, 2026, underlying EBITDA rose 28 percent to USD 14.8 billion and net profit increased 48.9 percent to USD 6.7 billion.

Cash generation also improved. The same report said Rio Tinto's operating cash flow reached USD 9.8 billion in the first half, while the company declared a fully franked interim dividend of USD 3.029 per share, 36.4 percent above the prior-year payout.

UBS raises target amid iron ore risk

TradingView reported on September 30, 2026 that UBS lifted its long-term iron ore forecast to USD 93 per tonne from USD 85 and raised its Rio Tinto target to AUD 178 from AUD 177 in a September 29 note. UBS kept a Neutral rating, reflecting a balance between high-grade Pilbara and Simandou assets and spending on replacement mines.

The contrast between segments is material for investors. Copper division EBITDA reached USD 5.7 billion in the first half, up 84 percent year over year, while iron ore EBITDA was USD 6.8 billion and broadly unchanged despite higher shipments. That split makes copper growth an increasingly important counterweight to iron ore cyclicality.

Next results date is October 12

MarketScreener lists October 12, 2026 as Rio Tinto's next publication date for third-quarter operating results. That checkpoint should show whether production trends and commodity pricing are offsetting the cost and capital demands tied to new supply.

Rio Tinto stock stays near EUR 102

Rio Tinto stock was trading at EUR 102.00 at Lang & Schwarz on September 30, 2026 at 7:44 p.m. CEST, plus 0.79 percent versus the prior close of EUR 101.20. The quote is an after-hours indication from the German venue and is separate from Rio Tinto's ASX listing in AUD.