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VALE Stock Chart & Stats
$15.33
-$0.04(-0.27%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$15.33
-$0.04(-0.27%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$10.15 - $17.94
Previous CloseN/A
Volume24.96M
Average Volume (3M)24.66M
Market Cap
$64.10B
Enterprise Value$78.27K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.77B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$18.94B
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.7
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.5Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.79%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.48
Shares Outstanding4,539,008,000
10 Day Avg. Volume28,908,706
30 Day Avg. Volume24,659,922
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.39
Price to Book (P/B)1.65
Price to Sales (P/S)1.45
P/FCF Ratio18.18
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.42Price Target Upside7.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)1.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)$41.39B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Base Metals ExpansionImproving base-metals production, sales and costs strengthens Vale’s diversification beyond iron ore. This supports a larger role for copper and nickel, which are strategically linked to electrification and may reduce dependence on one commodity cycle.
Growth ProjectsExpansion projects should increase future volumes and operating flexibility while supporting higher-grade iron ore and copper growth. Earlier Bacaba delivery and Serra Sul’s scale provide tangible medium-term capacity additions from established assets.
Positive Cash GenerationSubstantial free cash flow and sequential debt reduction demonstrate that Vale can fund operations, investment and shareholder distributions through a normalized cycle. Continued cash generation could gradually restore balance-sheet flexibility despite ongoing capital needs.
Bears Say
Profitability CompressionLower net profitability shows that earnings remain materially below the prior peak cycle. This reduces the cushion available for reinvestment, debt reduction and shareholder returns, leaving results more sensitive to commodity prices, operating costs and financial charges.
Iron Ore Cost InflationHigher unit costs can structurally pressure iron ore margins if realized prices or volumes weaken. Exposure to Brazilian-real appreciation, diesel and freight also makes the cost base less predictable and limits the benefit of operational improvements.
Legacy Liability Cash DrainOngoing remediation and compensation obligations represent a persistent claim on cash flow in addition to normal capital spending. These liabilities can constrain debt reduction and capital allocation, while also maintaining long-term regulatory and execution risks.
Vale SA News
VALE FAQ
What was Vale SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vale SA lowest stock price was $10.15 and its highest was $17.94 in the past 12 months.
What is Vale SA’s market cap?
Vale SA’s market cap is $64.10B.
When is Vale SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vale SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 49 days.
How were Vale SA’s earnings last quarter?
Vale SA released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.462 by -$0.142.
Is Vale SA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Vale SA’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Vale SA pay dividends?
Vale SA pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.79%. See more information on Vale SA dividends here
What is Vale SA’s EPS estimate?
Vale SA’s EPS estimate is 0.5.
How many shares outstanding does Vale SA have?
Vale SA has 4,539,008,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vale SA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vale SA reported an EPS of $0.32 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.462. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.464%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vale SA?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VALE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Vale SA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$16.42 (7.09% Upside)
$16.42 (7.09% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
VALE Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $7.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
65.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.20%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Vale SA
Operating globally and within Brazil, Vale S.A. is a major producer and seller of essential raw materials, including iron ore, iron ore pellets, nickel, and copper. Its operations are organized into two primary segments. The Iron Solutions segment is dedicated to the extraction and production of iron ore, pellets, and various other ferrous products, also providing crucial logistics services. Meanwhile, the Energy Transition Materials segment specializes in mining nickel, along with its valuable by-products such as gold, silver, cobalt, and other precious metals. This segment also handles copper, primarily used in construction for piping and electrical cables. Established in 1942, the company was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce before officially rebranding as Vale S.A. in May 2009. Vale S.A. is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
VALE Company Deck
VALE Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights robust operational execution, strong cash generation and material progress on growth projects (notably accelerated Bacaba and Serra Sul expansions), alongside meaningful improvements in base metals profitability and active shareholder returns. However, near-term headwinds remain: rising iron ore unit costs driven by currency appreciation and higher oil/freight, planned maintenance at Sossego affecting H2 copper output, and market/ regulatory uncertainties (freight volatility, Caves Decree). On balance, the company presented more substantive positive developments than negatives, with management taking actions (hedging, efficiency programs, buybacks/dividends) to mitigate risks while accelerating high-return growth projects.View all VALE earnings summariesVALE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.42
▲(7.09% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.03% Insiders
5.08% Mutual Funds
7.43% Other Institutional Investors
86.07% Public Companies and Individual Investors