Why Is Rio Tinto Stock Falling On Wednesday? - Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO)

Rio Tinto posts smallest first-half profit in five years as iron ore prices tumble

Rising costs and falling prices also led company to announce its lowest interim dividend in seven years

Rio Tinto cuts dividend to five-year low

Pilbara cyclones, weaker iron ore prices and a lithium splurge have dented the dividend payout scores Rio Tinto’s mum and dad shareholders are set to receive.

Rio Tinto boss defends lithium push as earnings slump cuts dividend

The country’s biggest iron ore exporter will pay its lowest dividend since 2018 after lower prices and weaker sales volumes hurt its half-year bottom line.

Why Is Rio Tinto Stock Falling On Wednesday? - Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO)

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) reported its weakest half-year profit since 2020, as soft iron prices and weather-related disruptions in Western Australia weighed on results. The top global miner posted a 22% drop in net profit to $4.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Underlying earnings declined 16% year-on-year to $4.81 billion, missing analyst expectations of $5.05 billion. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EB…

Rio Tinto share price in focus on US$4.8b half year profit and dividend cut

The Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) share price will be on watch on Thursday. That's because the mining giant released its half year results after the market close today. Let's see how the miner performed during the first half. Rio Tinto share price on watch For the six months ended 30 June, Rio Tinto reported a small increase in consolidated sales revenue to US$26.87 billion. The drivers of this modest growth were its Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals s…