Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) Cut to Hold at Hsbc Global Res

Hsbc Global Res lowered shares of Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) from a strong-buy rating to a hold rating in a research report sent to investors on Monday morning,Zacks.com reports.

Several other brokerages have also issued reports on RIO. Citigroup reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a research note on Monday, November 17th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. HSBC downgraded Rio Tinto from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. Argus increased their target price on shares of Rio Tinto from $70.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Rio Tinto in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $85.00.

Rio Tinto Stock Performance

NYSE RIO opened at $93.37 on Monday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $79.75 and its 200 day simple moving average is $70.10. The company has a current ratio of 1.53, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. Rio Tinto has a 1 year low of $51.67 and a 1 year high of $93.45.

Institutional Trading of Rio Tinto

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership acquired a new position in Rio Tinto during the 3rd quarter worth about $94,737,000. Marshall Wace LLP bought a new position in shares of Rio Tinto during the second quarter worth about $49,089,000. Bank of Montreal Can lifted its stake in shares of Rio Tinto by 71.7% in the second quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 1,855,607 shares of the mining company’s stock worth $108,238,000 after acquiring an additional 774,851 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its holdings in Rio Tinto by 31.9% in the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 3,157,545 shares of the mining company’s stock valued at $208,430,000 after acquiring an additional 763,786 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fisher Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in Rio Tinto by 4.2% in the second quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 18,562,934 shares of the mining company’s stock valued at $1,082,776,000 after acquiring an additional 752,505 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 19.33% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Rio Tinto

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

• Positive Sentiment: Deal speculation that a combination with Glencore could create the world’s largest mining group and significantly expand Rio Tinto’s copper exposure — a deal narrative can lift valuation multiples and spark takeover-driven rerating. The Possible Faces of a Rio Tinto-Glencore Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary highlighting Rio Tinto’s strong recovery (article arguing shares “could soar again” after a 2025 low) supports investor optimism and may attract momentum buying. Up 48% from its 2025 low. Here’s why the Rio Tinto share price could soar again this year
• Neutral Sentiment: Dimensional Fund Advisors filed Form 8.3 disclosing an opening position representing ≥1% — institutional interest can be supportive but doesn’t guarantee further buying or immediate price impact. Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3
• Neutral Sentiment: Rio Tinto’s sustainability/renewables work (zero‑waste thinking on a solar array) supports longer-term ESG narrative but is unlikely to move the stock near-term. How Zero-Waste Thinking Helped Build Rio Tinto a Solar Array
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley downgraded Rio Tinto from “overweight” to “equal weight” — analyst downgrades can prompt selling, reduce relative demand, and pressure short-term performance.
• Negative Sentiment: HSBC cut its rating from “strong-buy” to “hold,” another downward revision that may reinforce caution among investors. HSBC rating change report
• Negative Sentiment: Vale increased iron‑ore output in 2025 and for the first time in seven years topped Rio’s Pilbara volumes — rising competitor supply can weigh on prices and margins for Rio Tinto’s iron‑ore business. Vale’s iron ore production rises 3% in 2025, surpassing Rio Tinto’s Pilbara

About Rio Tinto

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.