Rio Tinto Hits Day High with Strong 3.54% Intraday Surge

Rio Tinto Plc has experienced a notable increase of 3.54% on September 25, 2025, reaching an intraday high of GBP 49.41. This performance stands in contrast to the FTSE 100, which saw a modest gain of 0.29% on the same day. Over the past week, Rio Tinto has shown a robust performance with a 7.52% increase, significantly outperforming the FTSE 100's 0.46% rise.
In the context of longer-term performance, Rio Tinto's one-month gain of 6.85% also surpasses the FTSE 100, which has declined by 0.76% during the same period. However, the company has faced challenges over the past year, with a decline of 3.17%, while the FTSE 100 has achieved a positive return of 11.68%.

Key financial metrics for Rio Tinto include a market capitalization of GBP 59,539 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.00. The company maintains a dividend yield of 0.63% and a return on equity of 19.52%. Despite recent gains, the stock's long-term growth has been hindered by a decline in operating profit over the past five years.