Rio Tinto plc Stock Today: New CEO, $10 Billion Asset Sale Plan and Big 2026 Dividends as RIO Trades Near Highs
Rio Tinto shares hovered near 52-week highs on 9 December 2025 after new CEO Simon Trott launched a major restructuring and upgraded the group’s copper outlook. The company flagged up to $10 billion in possible divestments and analysts expect higher dividends for 2026. London shares closed at 5,476p, up 16.5% year-to-date. Dividend yields are estimated between 4.7% and 5.7%.