Compound Planning Inc. Has $940,000 Holdings in Rio Tinto PLC $RIO

Compound Planning Inc. increased its position in shares of Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:RIO) by 86.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 14,240 shares of the mining company’s stock after buying an additional 6,606 shares during the period. Compound Planning Inc.’s holdings in Rio Tinto were worth $940,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of RIO. Capital Advisors Inc. OK grew its position in shares of Rio Tinto by 20.6% during the 3rd quarter. Capital Advisors Inc. OK now owns 520,428 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $34,353,000 after buying an additional 89,069 shares during the period. QSM Asset Management Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Rio Tinto during the 3rd quarter valued at $11,509,000. Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC boosted its stake in Rio Tinto by 479.6% during the third quarter. Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC now owns 144,553 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $9,542,000 after acquiring an additional 119,614 shares in the last quarter. Synergy Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in Rio Tinto by 272.2% in the third quarter. Synergy Asset Management LLC now owns 205,418 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $12,712,000 after purchasing an additional 150,234 shares during the period. Finally, Assetmark Inc. increased its stake in Rio Tinto by 8.1% in the second quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 70,330 shares of the mining company’s stock valued at $4,102,000 after purchasing an additional 5,259 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 19.33% of the company’s stock.

Rio Tinto Stock Down 1.7%

RIO opened at $99.10 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 1.44 and a quick ratio of 0.98. The company’s 50-day moving average is $89.42 and its 200 day moving average is $75.21. Rio Tinto PLC has a fifty-two week low of $51.67 and a fifty-two week high of $101.53.

Rio Tinto Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be paid a $2.54 dividend. This represents a yield of 527.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

RIO has been the topic of a number of research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Argus upped their target price on Rio Tinto from $70.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. DZ Bank downgraded shares of Rio Tinto from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. HSBC lowered shares of Rio Tinto from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Barclays lowered shares of Rio Tinto from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $85.00.

Key Stories Impacting Rio Tinto

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

• Positive Sentiment: Rio reported record copper and bauxite output for 2025, completed the Arcadium acquisition, doubled copper EBITDA, cut unit costs and the board raised the final dividend — developments that support earnings and shareholder returns. Rio Tinto Production Milestones And Arcadium Deal Test Dividend Strength
• Positive Sentiment: Codelco and Rio Tinto signed an early agreement to consider joint investments — a partnership that could accelerate copper project development and de‑risk large capital plans. Codelco, Rio Tinto sign early agreement to weigh investments
• Positive Sentiment: A new industry forecast pegs mining as a multitrillion-dollar market by 2030 and lists Rio among leading miners — a thematic tailwind for long‑term commodity demand exposure. Mining Industry Report 2026-2035: A $2.75+ Trillion Market by 2030 with BHP Group, Rio Tinto Group, Glencore, Vale, and China Shenhua Energy Co Leading
• Neutral Sentiment: Citi suggests Rio still needs a clear differentiator and that M&A is likely the path investors expect — commentary that frames possible future catalyst scenarios but does not change near‑term fundamentals. Is M&A still the answer for Rio Tinto? … this investment bank thinks so
• Neutral Sentiment: Rio is named among companies positioning to supply rare earths (yttrium, scandium) amid reported aerospace shortages — a potential diversification opportunity but not yet a material revenue stream. Five Rare Earth Stocks To Watch As Shortages Hit Aerospace
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts expect Australian iron ore output to rise ~2.6% in 2026 — higher supply can pressure prices but also supports volume; net impact on Rio depends on realized prices versus cost improvements. Project ramp-ups and new projects set to lift Australia’s iron ore output in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: A board appointment at a junior miner highlights a former Rio project director’s move to another company (minor relevance but underscores talent flows from Rio projects). Sage Potash Welcomes Richard Lock to the Company’s Board of Directors
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of junior copper projects (e.g., Lion Copper & Gold) is market background for copper supply/demand but not directly material to Rio today. Lion Copper and Gold progressing copper project in Nevada to realize production by 2029
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays downgraded Rio to Equal Weight, which can reduce near‑term investor demand and amplify selling pressure despite the company’s strong results. Barclays Downgrades Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) to Equal Weight

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.