RIO.L - Rio Tinto plc
| Previous close | 4,102.50 |
| Open | 4,141.00 |
| Bid | 4,055.00 x 30000 |
| Ask | 4,300.00 x 26800 |
| Day's range | 4,131.50 - 4,204.00 |
| 52-week range | 3,043.50 - 4,541.00 |
| Volume | 2,618,672 |
| Avg. volume | 4,754,067 |
| Market cap | 72.279B |
| Beta | 1.35 |
| PE ratio (TTM) | 8.59 |
| EPS (TTM) | 486.90 |
| Earnings date | N/A |
| Forward dividend & yield | 2.13 (5.04%) |
| Ex-dividend date | 2018-03-01 |
| 1y target est | 56.15 |
- Simply Wall St.•yesterday
What Do Analysts Think About Rio Tinto Limited’s (ASX:RIO) Earnings Outlook?
The latest earnings announcement Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) released in December 2017 confirmed that the business benefited from a sizeable tailwind, eventuating to a high double-digit earnings growth of 89.78%.Read More...
- Barrons.com•7 days ago
[$$] Starboard Wants to Revitalize Web.com
Source: InsiderScore.com On June 12, Sailingstone Capital Partners issued an open letter to the Turquoise Hill board, outlining approaches Turquoise Hill could take to boost its performance. Specifically, Sailingstone said it believes Turquoise Hill should “recalibrate” and become a truly independent company, and not rely on the guidance of the miner Rio Tinto (RIO), which holds a majority stake in the firm. Lastly, Turquoise Hill should reshape executive compensation, removing all Rio Tinto stock and operating performance metrics.
- Reuters - UK Focus•10 days ago
Mongolian ex-finance minister held over mining deal released -sources
A former Mongolian finance minister and a businessman held since April as part of an investigation into negotiations on the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine operated by Rio Tinto (Hanover: CRA1.HA - news) have been released, court sources said. The prosecutor's office requested their release on Tuesday. Former finance minister Bayartsogt Sangajav was arrested with Byambasaikhan Bayanjargal, former chief executive of state-owned investment company Erdenes Mongol.
- Market Realist•11 days ago
Analysts’ Expectations for Rio Tinto’s Earnings
Rio Tinto (RIO) (TRQ) stock had returned 12.7% year-to-date as of June 7. Similar to BHP Billiton (BHP) stock, it fell 2.6% in the first quarter this year. As commodity prices firmed, the miners’ stocks picked up in April. The company has reignited its efforts to reduce costs and increase productivity. These efforts, along with balance sheet improvement and buoyant commodity prices, have significantly improved RIO’s prospects. Let’s look at the company’s revenue and earnings estimates.
- Market Realist•11 days ago
Why Analysts Are Becoming Bearish toward Rio Tinto
Which Stocks Are Analysts Favoring amid High Volatility? Of the 13 analysts covering Rio Tinto (RIO) stock, 61% recommend “buy,” 31% recommend “hold,” and 8% recommend “sell.” One year back, 80% of analysts recommended “buy.” In comparison, of the analysts covering BHP Billiton (BHP) and Vale (VALE), 53% and 56% recommend “buy,” respectively. Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), which is mainly exposed to the US domestic market, has “buy” recommendations from 54% of analysts covering the stock.
- Reuters•11 days ago
Rio Tinto hires CFO from Danish shipper Maersk
(Reuters) - Major miner Rio Tinto (RIO.L) (RIO.AX) named Jacob Stausholm, formerly CFO of Danish shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk, to replace outgoing financial boss Chris Lynch when he retires in September, ...
Reuters•11 days agoRio Tinto hires CFO from Danish shipper Maersk
Major miner Rio Tinto named Jacob Stausholm, formerly CFO of Danish shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk, to replace outgoing financial boss Chris Lynch when he retires in September, the Anglo-Australian ...
- Reuters - UK Focus•11 days ago
Rio Tinto hires CFO from Danish shipper Maersk
Major miner Rio Tinto (Hanover: CRA1.HA - news) named Jacob Stausholm, formerly CFO of Danish shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk, to replace outgoing financial boss Chris Lynch when he retires in September, the Anglo-Australian mining company said on Tuesday. Stausholm stepped down as CFO at Moller-Maersk in March after the company decided to separate the finance role from its IT and digital transformation function. From 2008 to 2011 Stausholm, 49, was CFO of facility services provider ISS A/S (LSE: 0QRS.L - news) .
- Bloomberg•11 days ago
Rio Names Stausholm as CFO to Complete Leadership Overhaul
Rio Tinto Group named ex-shipping executive Jakob Stausholm as its new chief financial officer, completing a two-year leadership overhaul at the world’s second-largest miner.
- Market Realist•12 days ago
Why Barclays Prefers BHP Billiton over Rio Tinto
Of the 17 analysts covering BHP Billiton (BHP), 53% recommend “buy,” 41% recommend “hold,” and 6% recommend “sell.” Their consensus target price for BHP is $33.20, which implies a 1% downside based on its current market price. Unlike BHP, peers (XME) Vale (VALE), Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), and Freeport-McMoran (FCX) have an upside potential based on their target prices.
- Reuters•16 days ago
Rio Tinto inks exploration agreement with China's Minmetals
The 50-50 joint venture with state-owned Minmetals follows a technical agreement signed in November when both parties committed to a collaborative partnership in mineral exploration. Major miners have been seeking ways to maximise exploration budgets and have also been analysing the sustainability of their portfolios in light of the changing needs of China, the world's biggest commodity consumer, as its economy matures.
- Reuters - UK Focus•16 days ago
Rio Tinto inks exploration agreement with China's Minmetals
Global miner Rio Tinto (Hanover: CRA1.HA - news) inked a joint venture agreement with China Minmetals Corp on Thursday, as the companies look to explore mineral deposits in China. The 50-50 joint venture with state-owned Minmetals follows a technical agreement signed in November when both parties committed to a collaborative partnership in mineral exploration. Major miners have been seeking ways to maximise exploration budgets and have also been analysing the sustainability of their portfolios in light of the changing needs of China, the world's biggest commodity consumer, as its economy matures.
- Reuters - UK Focus•16 days ago
Seven mine workers missing after accident in northern Mexico
Rescuers were searching on Wednesday for seven workers who went missing in at a gold and silver mine in northern Mexico after a dam filled with liquid waste collapsed, authorities said. Waste from the dam swept away machinery, vehicles and various workers, said Mexico's environmental prosecutor, Profepa. "Up until now we do not know how much (residue) was spilled," Profepa said in a statement.
- Motley Fool•17 days ago
3 Dividend Stocks to Fund Your Nest Egg
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- Simply Wall St.•17 days ago
Is Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) A Financially Sound Company?
Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), a large-cap worth AU$141.90B, comes to mind for investors seeking a strong and reliable stock investment. One reason being its ‘too big to fail’ aura whichRead More...
- Bloomberg•18 days ago
Giant Waste-Spewing Mine Turns Into a Battleground in Indonesia
The discharge of what are called tailings, the leftovers of mineral extraction, is perfectly legal under Freeport’s current contract with the government. It shouldn’t have been a surprise, really, considering most every other miner in the world has been forced or has elected to stop discarding tailings in rivers. Freeport, though, has said that won’t happen at Grasberg.
- Simply Wall St.•22 days ago
What does Rio Tinto plc’s (LON:RIO) Balance Sheet Tell Us About Its Future?
Investors seeking to preserve capital in a volatile environment might consider large-cap stocks such as Rio Tinto plc (LSE:RIO) a safer option. Big corporations are much sought after by risk-averseRead More...
- Market Realist•23 days ago
Iron Ore Inventories Stay Near Record Highs: Could Prices Cave?
In this article, we’ll look at China’s iron ore port inventories and what they suggest for iron ore prices. These inventories reflect the difference between demand and supply. Usually, if iron ore isn’t used up by steel mills, it piles up at ports. Therefore, increasing inventories reflect weak demand, and vice versa.
Market Realist•23 days agoIron Ore Exports Remain Firm in April, Impacting Prices
Since the main seaborne iron ore exporters are from Australia or Brazil (EWZ), it’s imperative for iron ore investors to track these countries’ iron ore exports, which serve as a key supply-side indicator. According to the Pilbara Ports Authority, iron ore exports rose just 0.7% YoY (year-over-year) to ~42.6 million tons in April. Sequentially, imports rose 1.2%. Port Hedland, Australia’s largest iron ore loading port, is used by major miners BHP (BHP), Hancock Prospecting, and Fortescue Metals (FSUGY). Rio Tinto (RIO), on the other hand, uses Port Dampier. ...
- Market Realist•23 days ago
Could US-China Trade War Fears Dictate Iron Ore Prices?
Continuing their volatile streak, iron ore prices are now falling after rising in April. Iron ore reached $63.90 per ton on May 28, registering its seventh drop in eight sessions. While prices were supported in April and early May by China’s announcement of a cut in bank reserve requirements, rising inventory concerns eventually pushed them downward.
- Market Realist•25 days ago
Why These Copper Miners Lowered Their Production Guidance
Previously in this series, we’ve looked at major copper producers’ first-quarter production data. In this article, we’ll look at the 2018 production guidance provided by leading copper miners. We’ll be focusing on companies that changed their guidance this year.
- Market Realist•25 days ago
What Led to the Rise in Glencore’s First-Quarter Copper Production
By looking at leading copper miners’ production profiles, we can get crucial insights into the global copper supply. Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) shipped 450,000 metric tons of copper in the first quarter, compared to 461,000 metric tons in the sequential quarter. While Freeport’s first-quarter copper production fell slightly on a sequential basis, it rose 22.7% year-over-year (or YoY).
- Market Realist•26 days ago
Is a Valuation Rerating in the Cards for Vale Stock?
Vale’s CFO, Luciano Siani Pires, said during Vale Day on December 6 that the company deserves a rerating of its valuation. Diversified miners (GNR) Rio Tinto (RIO) and BHP Billiton (BHP) are trading at similar multiples of 6.3x and 6.6x, respectively.
- Simply Wall St.•28 days ago
Is Rio Tinto Limited’s (ASX:RIO) PE Ratio A Signal To Buy For Investors?
Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) is currently trading at a trailing P/E of 12.8x, which is lower than the industry average of 14x. While this makes RIO appear like a greatRead More...
Market Realist•29 days agoWhy Analyst Sentiment for Vale Has Been Negative Lately
Vales (VALE) stock has seen a significant shift in ratings over the last few months. Most of the recent analyst ratings, however, point to negative sentiment among analysts. This sentiment contrasts sharply to eight analyst upgrades for the stock in 2017. Analysts were positive about the company’s deleveraging policy, which has now been mostly priced into the stock.
