Vale
VALE
Market cap $37.4B

8.76 USD

+0.14

1.62%

At close Jan 15, 4:00 PM EST

Pre-market

8.61

-0.15

1.71%

1 day

1.62%

5 days

3.42%

1 month

-3.74%

3 months

-18.81%

6 months

-23.89%

Year to date

-1.35%

1 year

-38.78%

5 years

-33.94%

10 years

9.64%

About: Vale SA is a large global miner and the world's largest producer of iron ore and pellets. In recent years the company has sold noncore assets such as its fertilizer, coal, and steel operations to concentrate on iron ore, nickel, and copper. Earnings are dominated by the bulk materials division, primarily iron ore and iron ore pellets. The base metals division is much smaller, consisting of nickel mines and smelters along with copper mines producing copper in concentrate. Vale has agreed to sell a minority 13% stake in energy transition metals, its base metals business, which is expected to become effective in 2024, and which is likely the first step in separating base metals and iron ore.

Employees: 66,807

0

Funds holding %

of 6,817 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

42% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 12 [Q2] → 17 (+5) [Q3]

15% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.02B | Put options by funds: $893M

0% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 76 | Existing positions closed: 76

0.9% less ownership

Funds ownership: 14.64% [Q2] → 13.74% (-0.9%) [Q3]

2% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $7.42B [Q2] → $7.24B (-$180M) [Q3]

3% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 171 | Existing positions reduced: 176

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 509 [Q2] → 502 (-7) [Q3]

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Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$11

26%

upside

Avg. target

$12.69

45%

upside

High target

$15.25

74%

upside

4 analyst ratings

2 positive

50%

2 neutral

50%

0 negative

0%

Scotiabank Alfonso Salazar 100% 1-year accuracy 3 / 3 met price target	48%upside $13	Sector Perform Maintained	6 Jan 2025
Jefferies Scott Valentin 0% 1-year accuracy 0 / 2 met price target	26%upside $11	Buy Maintained	6 Jan 2025
Barclays Amos Fletcher 0% 1-year accuracy 0 / 3 met price target	74%upside $15.25	Overweight Maintained	4 Dec 2024
UBS Myles Allsop 0% 1-year accuracy 0 / 2 met price target	31%upside $11.50	Neutral Downgraded	11 Nov 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about VALE published over the past 30 days

Double-Digit Dividend Yield: Why Vale Stands Out

Vale's valuation is attractive, trading at a P/E of ~4.2x for 2025, with an EPS forecast implying a 24% earnings yield and a double-digit dividend yield. Despite long-term risks in iron ore, Vale's efficiency and growth in energy transition metals like copper and nickel offer promising diversification and margin improvement. Brazil's economic and legal challenges justify Vale's discount compared to peers, but the potential for high yields makes it appealing for risk-tolerant investors.

Double-Digit Dividend Yield: Why Vale Stands Out

Zacks Investment Research

Vale Stock Hits 52-Week Low: A Buying Opportunity or Warning Sign?

Shares of Vale S.A VALE hit a 52-week low of $8.38 yesterday to close the session a tad higher at $8.51.

Vale Stock Hits 52-Week Low: A Buying Opportunity or Warning Sign?

Zacks Investment Research

Vale Renegotiates Railway Concessions Deal, Commits $1.8B Investment

VALE reaches an agreement with Brazilian authorities to renew two railroad concession contracts.

Vale Renegotiates Railway Concessions Deal, Commits $1.8B Investment

Zacks Investment Research

Here is What to Know Beyond Why VALE S.A. (VALE) is a Trending Stock

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to VALE (VALE). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Here is What to Know Beyond Why VALE S.A. (VALE) is a Trending Stock

4 Ideal Buys From 15 'Safer' Dividends On Bloomberg's 50 December 2025 Watchlist

Bloomberg Intelligence analysts identified 50 watchable companies for 2025, focusing on potential catalysts like new leadership and geopolitical impacts, with 37 paying dividends. Fourteen of these dividend-paying companies meet the "Dogcatcher" ideal, with annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices. Analysts estimate net gains of 15.68% to 48.08% from top dividend focus companies by December 2025, with Vale S.A. projected to net the highest returns.

4 Ideal Buys From 15 'Safer' Dividends On Bloomberg's 50 December 2025 Watchlist

Mining Stocks Back in the Spotlight: 3 Key Names to Watch

Global mining firms face significant uncertainty heading into 2025. Ongoing geopolitical turmoil has been both a help and a hindrance—at times it has driven investors toward safe haven assets like precious metals, but it also makes operations for many mining firms more challenging.

Mining Stocks Back in the Spotlight: 3 Key Names to Watch

Vale: Addressing The Short-Term Struggles

Vale's stock performance is influenced by a combination of internal factors and external market conditions, including interest rates, currency devaluation, and future iron ore outlook. Despite short-term headwinds, Vale remains a long-term opportunity due to its discounted valuation, strong dividend yield, and strategic stock buybacks. Vale's low production costs and resilient operational structure position it favorably even in pessimistic iron ore price scenarios, ensuring continued competitiveness.

Vale: Addressing The Short-Term Struggles

Vale: Preparing For The New Era In The Iron Ore Market

The next 5 years project a lower dependence on Chinese demand for the iron ore market, indicates Vale's Investor Day. In a scenario of lower demand and the same supply, lower costs can be decisive for the sustainability of a mining company. Vale has made great strides in terms of environmental liabilities, and with an upside of 30%, it could be the big beneficiary in the next 5 years.

Vale: Preparing For The New Era In The Iron Ore Market

What's Happening With VALE Stock?

VALE (NYSE: VALE) stock has lost almost 40% since the beginning of the year as compared to the 28% gain in the S&P 500 Index. Vale's downward stock price movement is much sharper compared to that for its peers, including ArcelorMittal which is down 10% year to date, United States Steel Corporation down 19% year to date, and Nucor Corp (NYSE: NUE) which is down 17% year to date.

What's Happening With VALE Stock?

Zacks Investment Research

VALE S.A. (VALE) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

VALE (VALE) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

VALE S.A. (VALE) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

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