Rio Tinto to Hold 2026 AGM Simultaneously in London and Perth
Rio Tinto (RIO) has announced that its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held simultaneously in London, England, and Perth, Australia, on May 6, 2026. This dual-location approach aims to improve accessibility for shareholders based in both regions.
Meeting Details
Rio Tinto PLC will convene its general shareholders’ meeting at 9:00 AM (BST), even as Rio Tinto Limited will hold its meeting at 4:00 PM (AWST) on the same day. The meetings will be conducted concurrently. The Board of Directors will be physically present in Perth, with participation from London via audio and video conferencing facilities.
Shareholders have the option to attend the meeting either in person or online. The company plans to introduce a direct attendance option for board meetings in London starting in 2027, further enhancing access for UK-based shareholders. Future AGMs are planned to alternate direct participation of the London and Australian boards annually.
Notices for the Rio Tinto PLC general meeting are available through the National Storage Mechanism, and Rio Tinto Limited’s notice has been submitted to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).
Financial Outlook for 2026-2028
Securities analysts forecast a positive financial trajectory for Rio Tinto. Sales are projected to reach $61.2 billion in 2026, representing a 6.21% increase from the previous year. Continued growth is anticipated, with sales climbing to $62.6 billion in 2027 (a 2.28% increase) and $65.7 billion in 2028 (a 4.94% increase).
Earnings per share (EPS) are expected to spot a substantial increase of 40.06% in 2026, reaching $8.52. Further growth is projected to $9.30 in 2027, with a slight decrease to $9.04 in 2028.
Rio Tinto is committed to delivering shareholder returns through dividends. The dividend per share is forecast at $5.08 for 2026, resulting in a market dividend rate of 5.93%. The company has consistently paid dividends annually since 2017, with adjustments made in 2023 before a subsequent increase in 2024.