Vale SA, the Basic Materials sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst on September 9. Analyst Marcio Farid from Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on the stock and has a $15.50 price target.
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Marcio Farid has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that indicate a positive outlook for Vale SA. The company has shown significant improvements in its nickel cost structure, with a reduction of approximately 30% from its peak in 2023, suggesting that these cost efficiencies are sustainable and may further improve. Additionally, Vale’s plans for copper production growth, aiming for a 100% increase by 2035, are progressing well, with more information expected to be shared during the upcoming Investor Day.
Moreover, the management’s focus on enhancing free cash flow generation and extracting value from existing assets is a positive sign. Despite past operational challenges, the establishment of a separate board for Vale Base Metals and a more stable iron ore business have helped the company refocus on its base metals segment. The ongoing turnaround plan at Vale Base Metals, initiated in late 2024, is showing promising results, with significant reductions in costs and overheads. The resumption of drilling and exploration capital expenditures is also expected to support future growth and development.
According to TipRanks, Farid is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 42.4% and a 61.11% success rate.
In another report released yesterday, Bank of America Securities also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $12.00 price target.