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VALE Stock Chart & Stats
$14.79
-$0.04(-0.27%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$14.79
-$0.04(-0.27%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.67 - $17.94
Previous CloseN/A
Volume24.96M
Average Volume (3M)21.71M
Market Cap
$61.19B
Enterprise Value$78.27K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.77B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$18.94B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.7
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.49Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.19%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.48
Shares Outstanding4,539,008,000
10 Day Avg. Volume20,507,705
30 Day Avg. Volume21,710,507
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
$17.00Price Target Upside14.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)1.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)$41.55B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capacity Expansion — Serra Sul +20Commissioning of Serra Sul +20 adds meaningful low-cost, high-grade capacity at S11D, strengthening Vale’s scale and operational flexibility. Durable volume uplift supports longer-term unit-cost advantages, higher steady-state shipments and improved cash generation potential over the next 2–6+ months.
Base-metals Momentum And DiversificationSubstantial base-metals EBITDA growth and improved realized prices diversify Vale’s earnings away from iron ore cyclicality. A stronger metals mix (copper and nickel) supports more resilient cash flow and margin profiles over multiple quarters, aiding strategic repositioning toward energy-transition commodities.
Solid Cash Generation And Disciplined ReturnsConsistent free cash flow and explicit capital-return programs reflect durable cash-generation capacity and disciplined allocation. Reliable FCF funds near-term growth projects and shareholder returns, signaling financial resilience and management focus on capital efficiency over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Rising Iron Ore Unit CostsHigher unit costs driven by BRL appreciation, diesel and freight pressures compress per-ton margins and raise the breakeven for higher-cost operations. This structural cost pressure weakens margin resilience to iron ore price softness and can erode medium-term free cash flow if elevated input costs persist.
Expanded Net Debt Above Policy ReferenceNet debt remaining above the company’s reference reduces capital flexibility for reinvestment and cushions against commodity cycles. While sequential improvement was noted, sustained leverage above target limits optionality for larger buybacks or accelerating capex if markets weaken, increasing financial vulnerability.
Regulatory Uncertainty — Caves DecreeUnclear outcomes on the Caves Decree pose a structural risk to ramping Northern Range volumes, which underpin low-cost supply growth. Regulatory ambiguity can delay volume increases, raise permitting costs and constrain long-term flexibility, weakening Vale’s low-cost expansion pathway and strategic optionality.
Vale SA News
VALE FAQ
What was Vale SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vale SA lowest stock price was $9.67 and its highest was $17.94 in the past 12 months.
What is Vale SA’s market cap?
Vale SA’s market cap is $61.19B.
When is Vale SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vale SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 72 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 5.19%. See more information on Vale SA dividends here
What is Vale SA’s EPS estimate?
Vale SA’s EPS estimate is 0.49.
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 0.467%.
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:
$17.00 (14.94% Upside)
$17.00 (14.94% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
VALE Sentiment 53%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 4.4M 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 ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
55.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Vale SA
Vale S.A. (VALE) is a Brazil-based global mining company focused on the production and sale of iron ore and iron ore pellets, with additional operations in base metals (such as nickel and copper) and related logistics. The company also operates infrastructure assets—particularly railroads, marine terminals, and port systems—supporting the movement and export of its products to industrial customers worldwide, especially in the steel and metals value chains.
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
$17.00
▲(14.94% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.03% Insiders
5.08% Mutual Funds
2.36% Other Institutional Investors
91.15% Public Companies and Individual Investors