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Rio Tinto PLC (RIO) Earnings: 1H Underlying EBITDA Meets Estimates with $12.09 Billion

  • Rio Tinto’s Underlying EBITDA for the first half of the year is $12.09 billion, meeting the estimate of $12.06 billion.
  • The interim dividend per share is set at $1.770.
  • Underlying EPS (Earnings Per Share) stands at $3.543, slightly below the estimate of $3.61.
  • Net income is reported at $5.81 billion, close to the estimate of $5.83 billion.
  • Capital expenditure amounts to $4.02 billion.
  • Revenue comes in at $26.80 billion, exceeding the estimate of $26.19 billion.
  • Free cash flow is recorded at $2.84 billion.
  • Analyst recommendations include 15 buys, 8 holds, and 0 sells.

Rio Tinto PLC on Smartkarma

Independent analyst Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar recently published a report on Smartkarma covering selected European HoldCos and DLC, including insights on Rio Tinto PLC. The report highlighted that discounts to NAV for covered holdcos mainly tightened in January. Of particular interest were trades involving GBL vs. listed assets, Porsche SE vs. listed assets, and the Rio spread. Discounts to NAV for various holdcos showed changes, with Rio DLC spread widening to 25.2%.


A look at Rio Tinto PLC Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend5
Growth3
Resilience3
Momentum2
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Investors looking at Rio Tinto PLC may find a mixed bag of Smart Scores according to Smartkarma’s analysis. While the company shines in terms of its dividend and resilience scores – both receiving top marks, its momentum score is lagging behind. This indicates that Rio Tinto PLC may offer stability and a steady stream of dividends for investors, but might lack the short-term growth potential that some other companies in the sector exhibit. The balance between these factors suggests a long-term outlook that prioritizes consistent returns and a focus on weathering market challenges.

Rio Tinto PLC, an international mining giant with diverse interests in various minerals, presents itself as a reliable investment option for those seeking steady income and a strong foothold in the mining industry. With solid scores in dividend payouts and resilience, the company demonstrates its ability to maintain stability and offer returns to shareholders over the long term. While growth and momentum scores are not as high, investors can still benefit from Rio Tinto’s broad range of mining operations and its position as a dual-listed entity, providing exposure to different markets and commodities.


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