MH & Associates Securities Management Corp ADV Invests $3.69 Million in Rio Tinto PLC $RIO

MH & Associates Securities Management Corp ADV purchased a new position in shares of Rio Tinto PLC (NYSE:RIO) in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund purchased 46,066 shares of the mining company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,687,000. Rio Tinto makes up approximately 3.0% of MH & Associates Securities Management Corp ADV’s portfolio, making the stock its 8th largest position.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Wealth Quarterback LLC boosted its holdings in Rio Tinto by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. Wealth Quarterback LLC now owns 6,532 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $523,000 after purchasing an additional 118 shares during the last quarter. IVC Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Rio Tinto by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. IVC Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 10,963 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $877,000 after purchasing an additional 129 shares during the last quarter. Mather Group LLC. boosted its holdings in Rio Tinto by 4.5% during the fourth quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 3,060 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $245,000 after purchasing an additional 132 shares during the last quarter. Jaffetilchin Investment Partners LLC boosted its position in Rio Tinto by 2.4% in the fourth quarter. Jaffetilchin Investment Partners LLC now owns 5,736 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $459,000 after purchasing an additional 137 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wedmont Private Capital boosted its position in Rio Tinto by 4.0% in the fourth quarter. Wedmont Private Capital now owns 3,780 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $321,000 after purchasing an additional 147 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 19.33% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

RIO has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Erste Group Bank raised Rio Tinto from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Zacks Research cut Rio Tinto from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Citigroup raised Rio Tinto to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Rio Tinto from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Rio Tinto presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $81.00.

Rio Tinto Stock Up 3.9%

Shares of RIO stock opened at $98.33 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.44. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $93.51 and its 200 day moving average is $81.17. Rio Tinto PLC has a 12 month low of $52.27 and a 12 month high of $101.53.

Rio Tinto Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 16th. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th will be paid a dividend of $2.54 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 564.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th.

Key Headlines Impacting Rio Tinto

Here are the key news stories impacting Rio Tinto this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Pilbara output and operational resilience support near‑term iron ore outlook — coverage highlights steady 2025 iron ore production, improved efficiency at Pilbara and progress on new projects that helped offset weather and cost headwinds, underpinning revenue visibility. Can Pilbara Facility Anchor Rio Tinto’s Short-Term Growth Trajectory?
• Positive Sentiment: Green‑steel collaboration boosts strategic, ESG growth story — a joint development agreement (JDA) with Calix for a green iron demo plant in Western Australia underscores Rio’s move into lower‑carbon steel inputs, supporting long‑term premium positioning. Calix Ltd jumps 30% on JDA with Rio Tinto
• Positive Sentiment: Higher aluminium billet premiums may lift margins — reports show Rio Tinto raised U.S. billet premiums alongside peers amid Middle East conflict, which can boost near‑term aluminium revenue. Market Chatter: Rio Tinto, Century Aluminum Raise US Billet Premiums
• Positive Sentiment: CEO emphasizes China as innovation hub — management comments about China as a key hub for innovation reinforce investor confidence in RIO’s technology and market access strategy. Rio Tinto CEO: China a key hub for innovation
• Neutral Sentiment: Former CEO launching deep‑sea mining ventures — multiple stories report Tom Albanese’s firms merging/listing to build a large seabed critical‑minerals platform; this is more industry‑adjacent than a direct competitive threat to Rio today. Ex‑Rio Tinto CEO’s deep‑sea mining firm to merge with Odyssey
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst consensus remains mixed — Rio Tinto retains a consensus “Hold” from analysts, suggesting limited near‑term upside per street estimates despite operational positives. Rio Tinto receives consensus ‘Hold’
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market and energy developments are tangential — items like a large South African solar commissioning and basic‑materials market commentary provide background on energy/commodity dynamics but are not RIO‑specific catalysts. Bolobedu Solar power plant reaches commissioning

Rio Tinto Company Profile

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company that explores for, mines, processes and markets a wide range of commodities. Its principal products include iron ore, aluminum, copper, diamonds and various other minerals and industrial materials. The company’s activities span the full value chain from exploration and project development to mining, processing, smelting and refining, supplying raw materials to industries such as steelmaking, automotive, packaging, electronics and construction.

The origins of Rio Tinto date back to mining operations in the Rio Tinto region of Spain in the 19th century, and the group has since grown into a multinational enterprise.