Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 4,941 +23.00 (+0.47%)

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Rio Tinto Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
6

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Rio Tinto Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for RIO.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 6,203.75

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Rio Tinto Group, the average price target is GBX 6,203.75. The highest price target for RIO is GBX 7,700, while the lowest price target for RIO is GBX 5,400. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 25.56% from the current price of GBX 4,941.

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RIO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/16/24 to 1/15/25	1 Month Ago 12/17/23 to 12/16/24	3 Months Ago 10/18/23 to 10/17/24	1 Year Ago 1/16/23 to 1/16/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 6,203.75	GBX 6,203.75	GBX 6,338.33	GBX 6,140
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

RIO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

RIO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Rio Tinto Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Rio Tinto Group	Basic Materials Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.75	2.76
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent RIO News	Neutral News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/11/2024	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 6,000	+19.98%
12/6/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 6,400	+30.02%
12/6/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Neutral
9/9/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	GBX 6,200 ➝ GBX 6,000	+32.25%
8/1/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector perform	GBX 5,700	+13.12%
8/1/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight	GBX 6,500 ➝ GBX 6,430	+27.60%
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6/26/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 7,700	+45.20%
5/7/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 6,000	+7.30%
8/2/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		GBX 5,550 ➝ GBX 5,500	+10.42%
7/24/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		GBX 7,400 ➝ GBX 6,800	+31.10%
2/22/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Myles Allsop Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		GBX 5,000	-17.98%

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Should I Buy Rio Tinto Group Stock? RIO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Rio Tinto Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Rio Tinto Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Rio Tinto Group:

Recent significant investment increases by institutional investors, such as Barclays PLC boosting its position by 225.6%, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
Rio Tinto Group's stock is currently trading at $62.21, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price point compared to its 12-month high of $75.09.
The company has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with Berenberg Bank raising its rating from "hold" to "buy," suggesting positive market sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
Institutional ownership stands at 19.33%, which often reflects stability and confidence in the company's management and strategic direction.
Recent filings show a trend of increasing share purchases by various hedge funds, indicating a bullish outlook on the company's growth prospects.

Rio Tinto Group
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Rio Tinto Group for these reasons:

The stock has recently experienced a decline of 2.0%, which may indicate short-term volatility and potential challenges in maintaining its price level.
Despite recent upgrades, there are still four analysts who have rated the stock as "hold," suggesting that there may be concerns about its growth potential in the near term.
Market fluctuations and economic uncertainties can impact the mining sector significantly, which may pose risks to Rio Tinto Group's profitability and stock performance.
With a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," there may be a lack of overwhelming bullish sentiment, which could limit upside potential for investors.
Recent trading volumes have shown fluctuations, with 3,232,078 shares exchanged compared to an average of 2,697,851, indicating potential instability in investor interest.

RIO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Rio Tinto Group is GBX 6,203.75, with a high forecast of GBX 7,700 and a low forecast of GBX 5,400.
: 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rio Tinto Group in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RIO shares.
: According to analysts, Rio Tinto Group's stock has a predicted upside of 25.56% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Rio Tinto Group has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, and Jefferies Financial Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Rio Tinto Group less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Rio Tinto Group is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.76. Learn more on how RIO compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:RIO) was last updated on 1/15/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Stock Forecast & Price Target