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Rio Tinto (RIO) H1 2026 earnings results (H1 2026)
6-K filed Jul 29, 2026
Rio Tinto (RIO) reported revenue of $31.0B for the H1 2026 (H1 2026), +15% from a year earlier. Operating margin was 29.5%, net earnings $6.7B (21.5% of revenue).
Rio Tinto, H1 2026: revenue $31.0B (+16% year over year), operating margin 29.5%, net earnings $6.7B, operating cash flow $9.2B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| H1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $31.0B | — | +15% |
| Operating profit | $9.2B | — | +31% |
| Net earnings | $6.7B | — | +47% |
| Operating cash flow | $9.2B | — | +32% |
| Free cash flow | $3.2B | — | +47% |
What changed
Revenue was $31.0B in H1 2026, up 15% year over year.
Operating profit was $9.2B, a 29.5% margin (up 3.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 53% reached operating profit, above the 26% margin then. Total costs grew 10% against revenue growth of 15%. Net earnings were $6.7B, up 47% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.8%.
Operating cash flow was $9.2B (up 32% year over year), 128% of net income including minority interests. Working capital and other items added $2.0B. Capital expenditures of $5.9B left free cash flow of $3.2B.
Questions
What was Rio Tinto's revenue in the H1 2026?
Rio Tinto (RIO) reported revenue of $31.0B for the H1 2026 (H1 2026), +15% from a year earlier.
Was Rio Tinto profitable in the H1 2026?
Operating profit was $9.2B (29.5% of revenue) and net earnings $6.7B.
Source: Rio Tinto 6-K on SEC EDGAR.