Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Earnings History
Profitable35 years of earnings data (1991–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Rio Tinto Group (RIO) Earnings Overview
As of July 8, 2026, Rio Tinto Group (RIO) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $21.48B, reflecting -13.7% year-over-year growth. The company earned $13.11 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 17.3%.
Looking at the long-term picture, RIO's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +0.3%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $21.11B in fiscal 2021.
Rio Tinto Group maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 28.1%, operating margin of 25.9%, and net margin of 17.3%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including BHP ($21.64B net income, 17.6% margin), VALE ($2.79B net income, 6.5% margin), FCX ($2.73B net income, 8.6% margin), RIO has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare RIO vs BHP →
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RIO Historical Earnings Data (1991–2025)
35 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.99B | -13.5% | $14.94B | $6.10 | 17.3% | 25.9% |
| 2024 | $11.55B | +14.9% | $15.65B | $7.07 | 21.5% | 29.2% |
| 2023 | $10.06B | -18.8% | $14.82B | $6.16 | 18.6% | 27.4% |
| 2022 | $12.39B | -41.3% | $19.93B | $7.60 | 22.3% | 35.9% |
| 2021 | $21.11B | +116.1% | $29.82B | $12.95 | 33.3% | 47.0% |
| 2020 | $9.77B | +22.0% | $16.83B | $6.00 | 21.9% | 37.7% |
| 2019 | $8.01B | -41.3% | $15.90B | $4.88 | 18.6% | 36.8% |
| 2018 | $13.64B | +55.6% | $17.69B | $7.88 | 33.7% | 43.6% |
| 2017 | $8.76B | +89.8% | $14.13B | $4.87 | 21.9% | 35.3% |
| 2016 | $4.62B | +633.1% | $6.79B | $2.55 | 13.7% | 20.1% |
| 2015 | -$866M | -113.3% | $3.62B | $-0.47 | -2.5% | 10.4% |
| 2014 | $6.53B | +78.1% | $11.35B | $3.51 | 13.7% | 23.8% |
| 2013 | $3.67B | +222.6% | $7.43B | $1.97 | 7.2% | 14.5% |
| 2012 | -$2.99B | -151.3% | -$1.15B | $-1.62 | -5.9% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | $5.83B | -59.3% | $13.94B | $3.02 | 9.6% | 23.0% |
| 2010 | $14.32B | +194.0% | $19.69B | $7.26 | 25.3% | 34.8% |
| 2009 | $4.87B | +32.5% | $7.51B | $2.75 | 11.2% | 17.3% |
| 2008 | $3.68B | -49.7% | $10.19B | $1.93 | 6.8% | 18.8% |
| 2007 | $7.31B | -1.7% | $8.57B | $4.68 | 24.6% | 28.9% |
| 2006 | $7.44B | +42.6% | $8.97B | $4.59 | 33.1% | 39.9% |
| 2005 | $5.21B | +58.2% | $6.92B | $3.15 | 27.4% | 36.4% |
| 2004 | $3.30B | +118.6% | $3.33B | $1.97 | 25.5% | 25.7% |
| 2003 | $1.51B | +131.5% | $1.50B | $0.90 | 16.3% | 16.2% |
| 2002 | $651M | -39.6% | $831M | $0.35 | 7.7% | 9.8% |
| 2001 | $1.08B | -51.4% | $1.50B | $1.00 | 13.2% | 18.5% |
| 2000 | $2.22B | +7.5% | $3.13B | $1.34 | 19.1% | 27.0% |
| 1999 | $2.06B | +76.8% | $2.54B | $1.25 | 17.8% | 21.9% |
| 1998 | $1.17B | -42.0% | $1.99B | $0.42 | 9.9% | 16.8% |
| 1997 | $2.01B | +67.8% | $2.55B | $1.16 | 16.4% | 20.7% |
| 1996 | $1.20B | -4.7% | $1.33B | $0.65 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| 1995 | $1.26B | +31.6% | $1.96B | $0.75 | 15.8% | 24.6% |
| 1994 | $957M | +125.4% | $810M | $0.74 | 26.7% | 22.6% |
| 1993 | $425M | +17.1% | $459M | $0.33 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 1992 | $362M | -5.5% | $469M | $0.28 | 7.4% | 9.5% |
| 1991 | $384M | - | $741M | $0.29 | 5.8% | 11.1% |
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RIO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RIO stock.
What is RIO earnings per share (EPS)?
RIO trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $13.11, reflecting -13.7% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +0.3%. Complete EPS history from 1991 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Rio Tinto Group's net income?
Rio Tinto Group (RIO) trailing twelve-month net income is $21.5B as of 2025. Earnings declined -13.7% year-over-year. Rio Tinto Group has been profitable for 10 consecutive years.
Is RIO profitable?
Yes, RIO is profitable with a TTM net income of $21.5B and a net profit margin of +17.3%. Rio Tinto Group has generated profits for 10 consecutive years.
What is RIO's earnings growth rate?
RIO compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -13.7%, 3-Year: -7.1%, 5-Year: +0.3%, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1991 to 2025.
What are RIO's profit margins?
Rio Tinto Group net profit margin is +17.3%, operating margin is +25.9%, and gross margin is +28.1%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +16.0%.
Is RIO growing earnings?
RIO earnings are declining — EPS fell -13.7% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $21.5B. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +0.3%.
What was RIO's best earnings year?
Rio Tinto Group's highest annual net income on record is $21.1B, achieved in fiscal year 2021. Earnings history on this page spans 1991 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were RIO's earnings last quarter?
RIO's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2025. Net income was $5.4B with diluted EPS of $3.31. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.