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How Rio Tinto (RIO) makes money
Rio Tinto (RIO) made $31.0B of revenue in the H1 2026 (H1 2026), +15% from a year earlier. Of every dollar of revenue, 30¢ was left as operating profit, 21¢ was left as net earnings.
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Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | H1 2026 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $31.0B | 100.0% |
| Operating profit | $9.2B | 29.5% |
| Income tax | $2.1B | 6.8% |
| Net earnings | $6.7B | 21.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $9.2B | 29.6% |
| Free cash flow | $3.2B | 10.4% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| H1 2026 | $31.0B | +16% |
From Rio Tinto's 6-K filed Jul 29, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does Rio Tinto make money?
Rio Tinto (RIO) made $31.0B of revenue in the H1 2026 (H1 2026), +15% from a year earlier. Of every dollar of revenue, 30¢ was left as operating profit, 21¢ was left as net earnings.
What is Rio Tinto's profit margin?
Net earnings were $6.7B, 21.5% of revenue, in the H1 2026; the operating margin was 29.5%.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.