Rep. Lisa C. McClain Sells Off Shares of Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:RIO)

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently sold shares of Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:RIO). In a filing disclosed on November 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Rio Tinto stock on October 30th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924” account.

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Rio Tinto Stock Down 0.1%

Shares of NYSE RIO opened at $72.14 on Friday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $68.83 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $63.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.53. Rio Tinto PLC has a 12 month low of $51.67 and a 12 month high of $73.76.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on RIO shares. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a report on Monday, November 17th. Finally, Zacks Research cut Rio Tinto from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Rio Tinto presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $73.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Rio Tinto

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Amundi increased its position in shares of Rio Tinto by 224.0% during the first quarter. Amundi now owns 230,891 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $13,491,000 after purchasing an additional 159,636 shares in the last quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd purchased a new position in Rio Tinto in the 1st quarter valued at $357,000. Assetmark Inc. boosted its stake in Rio Tinto by 8.1% during the 2nd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 70,330 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $4,102,000 after purchasing an additional 5,259 shares during the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in Rio Tinto by 37.9% during the 1st quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 57,595 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $3,458,000 after purchasing an additional 15,839 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Soltis Investment Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Rio Tinto by 6.3% during the second quarter. Soltis Investment Advisors LLC now owns 140,546 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $8,198,000 after buying an additional 8,314 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 19.33% of the company’s stock.

About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals Segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting.