When is Rio Tinto's earnings date and what should you expect?​

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What to expect from Rio Tinto's earnings

​Analysts following Rio Tinto on trading platforms expect the mining giant to report revenue of $53.806 billion for 2024.

​The world's leading mining company’s earnings per share (EPS) is expected at $6.78 for 2024, down 6.5% from its full year 2023 earnings at $7.25.

​The forecasted earnings represent a slight decline from the previous year, reflecting lower commodity prices and operational challenges.

​Heavy rainfall and cyclonic activity in Western Australia led to flooding in mining pits, necessitating the use of stockpiles and resulting in increased production costs.

​Commodity trading participants should note the impact of elevated labour costs and inflationary pressures on margins.

​Despite these hurdles, Rio Tinto has maintained its iron ore production guidance between 323 and 338 million metric tons.

Operational challenges and strategic developments

​Weather-related disruptions have forced evacuations at key ports, potentially affecting Rio Tinto’s production targets.

​The mining giant has intensified its focus on copper production, targeting 1 million tonnes annually by 2028.

​This strategic pivot aims to capitalise on growing demand from renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles.

​Share trading investors should consider the company's diversification beyond traditional iron ore operations.

​The shift represents a significant move to align with global energy transition trends.

Market sentiment and analyst outlook

​Despite operational challenges, market sentiment towards Rio Tinto remains cautiously optimistic.

​According to LSEG Data & analytics, analysts have set an average price target of 5,944.6 pence the Rio Tinto share price, suggesting potential upside of approximately 17% from current levels (as of 17/02/2025). 3 analysts have a ‘strong buy’ recommendation, 11 a ‘buy’ call and 6 a ‘hold’ but one has a ‘strong sell’ recommendation.

​Rio Tinto has a TipRanks Smart Score of ’7 Neutral’ but is rated as a ‘strong buy’ by analysts with 9 ’buy’ and 3 ‘hold’ recommendations (as of 17/02/2025).

​Rio Tinto’s strategic diversification efforts have clearly been viewed positively by the majority of market watchers.

Rio Tinto technical analysis

​The Rio Tinto share price has been range trading for the past couple of years but has been recently trying to recover from slightly above its major 4,509p-to-4,354p support zone, made up of the November 2021-to-September 2024 lows.

​Rio Tinto weekly candlestick chart

​The miner’s share price is struggling to overcome its December and January peaks at 5,113-to-5,155p, despite it trying to break through its nine-month downtrend line.

​Rio Tinto daily candlestick chart

​A daily chart close above the next higher November high at 5,240p would engage the September 2024 peak at 5,474p ahead of the May 2024 high at 5,854p.

​Minor support below the 200-day simple moving average (SMA) at 5,034p and the psychological 5,000p mark can be spotted between the 11 February low and the 55-day SMA at 4,903.5p-to-4,895p.

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