Rio Tinto CEO succession underscores undervaluation and puts focus on value unlock strategy

  • Jakob Stausholm will step down as Rio Tinto Ltd (LSE:RIO, ASX:RIO, OTC:RTNTF) chief executive at the end of 2025, a move that JPMorgan believes strengthens the case for unlocking value in the miner's global portfolio and dual-listed structure. The bank reiterated its 'overweight' rating on the stock and sees up to 30% upside, underpinned by a £59.20 base case valuation.