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$RIO

Rio Tinto plc

XNYSMaterialsUnknown

$105.39+3.15%+$3.22Prev $102.17LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is RIO up today? It is at $105.39 (+3.15%), and our scanner flagged it 30 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment RIO spikes, and full due diligence on RIO — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$105.39
Change today
+3.15%
Previous close
$102.17
52-week range
$61.40 – $112.58
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$132.26B
Dividend yield
4.01% ($4.22)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
1.63B
Live vendor count
Institutional own.
10.23%
Total held
10.2%
Tradeable float
1.46B
90% of shares · after 10% institutions
Short interest
7.9M
▼ -15% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Short % of float
0.5%
Days to cover
2.6d
Avg daily volume
3.1M
Classification
Sector
Materials
Industry
Unknown
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5mthin
220x
15mthin
761x
1hthin
761x
1D
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Why is $RIO up today?

Here is the latest on RIO from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for RIO today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystForeign issuer report (6-K), from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $RIO moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy1 analyst
Avg target $126.25(+20% upside)
Range $89 - $164
1 buy0 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$RIO Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish70Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 0 bearToday: +3.2%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$RIO Activity

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Alert· 22h ago +0.3% vs EMA
RIO 50EMA (5m) Trending · 111 bars · L4 · +0.31% above EMA · slope +0.34%
at $105.25
Alert· 1d ago +0.4% vs EMA
$RIO near 200 EMA: +0.43% from 200 EMA at 2:32 PM ET
at $105.31
Alert· 1d ago 5.0× RVOL
RIO hit 5.007x RVOL at 2:32 PM ET
at $105.31
Alert· 1d ago +0.4% vs EMA
$RIO near 200 EMA: +0.44% from 200 EMA at 1:33 PM ET
at $105.00
Alert· 1d ago 7.5× RVOL
RIO hit 7.494x RVOL at 1:33 PM ET
at $105.00
Alert· 1d ago 2.2× RVOL
RIO hit 2.211x RVOL at 9:53 AM ET
at $104.75
Alert· 1d ago +0.5% vs EMA
RIO 200EMA (1m) Trending · 209 bars · L5 · +0.50% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $102.43
Alert· 2d ago +0.5% vs EMA
RIO 50EMA (5m) Trending · 52 bars · L3 · +0.48% above EMA · slope +0.58%
at $102.31
Alert· 2d ago +1.1% vs EMA
RIO 200EMA (1m) Trending · 101 bars · L4 · +1.08% above EMA · slope +0.26%
at $102.21
Alert· 2d ago +0.1% vs EMA
RIO 50EMA (1m) Trending · 100 bars · L4 · +0.12% above EMA · slope +0.20%
at $102.29
Alert· 2d ago +1.3% vs EMA
RIO 200EMA (1m) Trending · 90 bars · L3 · +1.32% above EMA · slope +0.30%
at $102.32
Alert· 2d ago +0.2% vs EMA
RIO 50EMA (1m) Trending · 91 bars · L3 · +0.21% above EMA · slope +0.30%
at $102.32
Alert· 2d ago 3.5× RVOL
RIO hit 3.502x RVOL at 9:30 AM ET
at $99.21
Alert· 2d ago -1.55%
$RIO moved -1.55% in 1 min (Level 1) at 8:09 AM ET
at $98.93
Alert· 2d ago 50.4× RVOL
RIO hit 50.437x RVOL at 8:09 AM ET
at $100.44
Alert· 2d ago +2.0% vs EMA
RIO 200EMA (5m) Trending · 101 bars · L4 · +1.97% above EMA · slope +0.31%
at $100.38
Alert· 2d ago +1.9% vs EMA
RIO 200EMA (5m) Trending · 99 bars · L3 · +1.94% above EMA · slope +0.30%
at $100.31
Alert· 3d ago 6.7× RVOL
RIO hit 6.678x RVOL at 10:37 AM ET
at $100.74
Alert· 3d ago +1.13%
$RIO moved +1.13% in 1 min (Level 1) at 8:38 AM ET
at $98.28
Alert· 3d ago 2.7× RVOL
RIO hit 2.682x RVOL at 8:37 AM ET
at $98.07
Alert· 4d ago +0.6% vs EMA
RIO 200EMA (1m) Trending · 65 bars · L3 · +0.56% above EMA · slope +0.08%
at $97.25
Alert· 4d ago +0.6% vs EMA
RIO 200EMA (1m) Trending · 65 bars · L3 · +0.56% above EMA · slope +0.08%
at $97.25
Alert· 5d ago +0.1% vs EMA
RIO 50EMA (1m) Trending · 91 bars · L3 · +0.10% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $96.86
Alert· 5d ago +0.1% vs EMA
RIO 50EMA (1m) Trending · 91 bars · L3 · +0.10% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $96.86
Alert· 5d ago +0.1% vs EMA
RIO 50EMA (1m) Trending · 96 bars · L3 · +0.14% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $96.93
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 16d ago Neutral
Domestic Metals to Commence Drill Program at Smart Creek Project, Montana
News· SEC EDGAR· 18d ago
RIO TINTO PLC filed a Foreign issuer report (6-K)
News· SEC EDGAR· 24d ago
RIO TINTO PLC filed a Foreign issuer report (6-K)
News· SEC EDGAR· 38d ago
RIO TINTO PLC filed a Foreign issuer report (6-K)
News· SEC EDGAR· 51d ago
RIO TINTO PLC filed a Foreign issuer report (6-K)
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 64d ago Neutral
Entrée Resources Announces 2026 AGM Results and Election of New Director
News· Benzinga· 100d ago Neutral
Cuba: The Battery Metal Play Hidden Inside A Geopolitical Crisis
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 114d ago Neutral
Brunswick Exploration Completes Option Agreement for Anatacau Main and West

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RIO stock FAQ

Why is $RIO up today?

Here is the latest on RIO from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for RIO today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the RIO stock price today?

RIO last traded at $105.39, up 3.15% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does RIO pay a dividend?

Yes. RIO currently has a dividend yield of about 4.01% ($4.22 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live RIO alerts?

The RIO Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged RIO 30 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is RIO on?

RIO (Rio Tinto plc) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $132.26B in the UNKNOWN sector.

Is RIO good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge RIO for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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