Rio Tinto PLC $RIO Shares Sold by Berkeley Capital Partners LLC

Berkeley Capital Partners LLC trimmed its position in Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:RIO) by 49.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 14,219 shares of the mining company’s stock after selling 14,189 shares during the period. Berkeley Capital Partners LLC’s holdings in Rio Tinto were worth $939,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Marshall Wace LLP acquired a new position in shares of Rio Tinto in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $49,089,000. Bank of Montreal Can lifted its stake in Rio Tinto by 71.7% during the second quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 1,855,607 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $108,238,000 after purchasing an additional 774,851 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in Rio Tinto by 4.2% during the second quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 18,562,934 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $1,082,776,000 after purchasing an additional 752,505 shares during the last quarter. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. boosted its holdings in Rio Tinto by 555.8% in the second quarter. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. now owns 524,602 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $30,600,000 after purchasing an additional 444,602 shares during the period. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its stake in Rio Tinto by 198.3% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 282,112 shares of the mining company’s stock valued at $16,456,000 after purchasing an additional 187,544 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 19.33% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Argus raised their price target on shares of Rio Tinto from $70.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a report on Monday, December 29th. Morgan Stanley downgraded Rio Tinto from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Erste Group Bank upgraded Rio Tinto from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $85.00.

Key Rio Tinto News

Here are the key news stories impacting Rio Tinto this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 2025 results showed revenue growth and a big EPS lift — revenue $15.4B (+14.6% YoY), gross profit +17% and diluted EPS +23.4% to $2.17; operating cash flow also rose, supporting dividend/capex flexibility. Rio Tinto Plc (RIO) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings: Revenue and EPS Rise but Net Income Falls
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic push into critical minerals — Rio has assumed majority control of Nemaska Lithium in Canada, advancing an integrated lithium strategy that could boost exposure to battery supply chains. Rio Tinto takes majority control of Canada’s Nemaska Lithium
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and momentum signals — Argus issued a Buy and RIO was added to several Zacks Rank #1 lists, which can attract flows from momentum-focused investors. QuiverQuant coverage (analyst note & Zacks mentions)
• Neutral Sentiment: Company commentary and transcript available — management provided detail on performance, production (CuEq growth) and cost discipline in the earnings call and press release; these offer guidance but no major strategic surprises. Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational highlights — Rio reported an 8% uplift in CuEq production and reiterated tighter cost discipline, reinforcing the operational story separate from commodity-price swings. Rio Tinto: Solid results underpinned by 8% CuEq production
• Negative Sentiment: Headline profitability weakness and cash metrics mixed — underlying earnings were flat (reported underlying EBITDA ~ $10.9B for 2025) and annual net profit fell (~14% YoY), which is weighing on market sentiment. Rio Tinto Annual Net Profit Down 14%; Underlying Earnings, Payout Flat
• Negative Sentiment: Sector-wide sell‑off and rotation to copper — miners were broadly sold and market positioning is rotating toward copper and infrastructure metals (BHP hitting highs), which can pressure Rio given its iron‑ore legacy. Forget Chips, Buy Wires: BHP Hits Highs as Copper Overtakes Iron
• Negative Sentiment: Safety incident and rising liabilities/capex — management noted a recent fatality at Simandou and the balance sheet showed higher liabilities and increased capex, which could add near‑term costs and scrutiny. BusinessWire: Solid results / Simandou comment

Rio Tinto Price Performance

RIO opened at $96.36 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $87.21 and its 200 day moving average price is $73.89. 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 $100.33.

Rio Tinto Profile

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company that explores for, mines, processes and markets a wide range of commodities. Its principal products include iron ore, aluminum, copper, diamonds and various other minerals and industrial materials. The company’s activities span the full value chain from exploration and project development to mining, processing, smelting and refining, supplying raw materials to industries such as steelmaking, automotive, packaging, electronics and construction.

The origins of Rio Tinto date back to mining operations in the Rio Tinto region of Spain in the 19th century, and the group has since grown into a multinational enterprise.