Rio Tinto share price today: RIO.L stock edges up after earnings miss, cost outlook
Rio Tinto shares rose 0.5% to 7,154 pence in London by 08:48 GMT, near a 52-week high, after reporting flat 2025 underlying earnings of $10.87 billion, missing forecasts. The miner lifted its stake in Nemaska Lithium to 53.9% and maintained a 60% dividend payout ratio. Rio targets $5–10 billion in asset sales and forecasts Pilbara unit costs of $23.50–$25 per tonne for 2026. The final dividend goes ex-dividend March 5.