Rio Tinto plc Stock (RIO): Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Forecasts as of Dec. 26, 2025
Rio Tinto plc closed near a 52-week high at 5,978p in London on Dec. 24, with a market cap of about £97.2bn and a 5.2% yield. CEO Simon Trott outlined a plan to raise $5–10bn through divestments and productivity, targeting $650m in annualised benefits so far. The stock is up roughly 27% in 2025. Investors are watching for impacts from the company’s shift toward copper, aluminium, and lithium.