Rio Tinto Group stock reports 28 percent EBITDA growth

Rio Tinto Group stock stood at GBp 7,199 on the London Stock Exchange on September 23, 2026, while underlying EBITDA for H1 2026 rose 28 percent to USD 14.826 billion, according to Motley Fool. The company is also paying a USD 2.11 interim dividend on September 24, 2026.

H1 earnings gain 28 percent

Rio Tinto reported H1 2026 revenue of USD 31.028 billion, up 15 percent from USD 26.873 billion in H1 2025. Underlying earnings climbed 43 percent to USD 6.85 billion, while net profit increased 48.9 percent to USD 6.7 billion, Motley Fool reported.

Cash generation also improved in the six months to June 30, 2026. Free cash flow rose 75 percent to USD 3.8 billion, giving the first-half result a broader base than revenue growth alone.

Dividend payment sets the date

Rio Tinto declared an interim dividend of USD 2.11 per share for the half year ended June 30, 2026. The payment date is September 24, 2026, and the equivalent sterling distribution is GBp 156.661841, according to Investing.com.

The earnings mix is changing as well. Copper, aluminum and lithium together generated more underlying EBITDA than iron ore in H1 2026, with copper EBITDA reaching USD 5.7 billion after an 84 percent year-over-year increase, according to Motley Fool.

Stock stays below its 2026 peak

The LSE quote of GBp 7,199 on September 23, 2026, was down 0.48 percent on the session. The same market data show Rio Tinto stock up 20.1 percent from GBp 5,994 at the start of 2026, placing the current move in a positive year-to-date context despite the latest daily decline.