Vale (NYSE:VALE) Issues Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $1.50 EPS

Vale (NYSE:VALE) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The basic materials company reported ($0.98) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.52 by ($1.50), reports. Vale had a net margin of 14.69% and a return on equity of 18.60%.

Vale Stock Down 2.3%

Shares of NYSE VALE traded down $0.40 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $16.64. The company had a trading volume of 48,145,284 shares, compared to its average volume of 45,122,188. Vale has a 12 month low of $8.06 and a 12 month high of $17.72. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $14.49 and its 200-day simple moving average is $12.26. The company has a quick ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49.

Vale Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a special dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 12th were given a dividend of $0.2331 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 12th. Vale’s dividend payout ratio is currently 67.69%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have weighed in on the company. Scotiabank reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating and issued a $16.50 price target on shares of Vale in a research report on Monday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Vale in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Vale from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Vale from $13.50 to $14.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, October 20th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Vale from $11.00 to $12.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Vale presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $13.85.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vale

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of VALE. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Vale in the second quarter valued at about $123,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Vale by 43.4% during the second quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 27,972 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $272,000 after purchasing an additional 8,460 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vale during the first quarter valued at approximately $171,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its holdings in shares of Vale by 46.6% in the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 37,613 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $375,000 after purchasing an additional 11,964 shares in the last quarter. Finally, PharVision Advisers LLC bought a new position in Vale in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $133,000. Institutional investors own 21.85% of the company’s stock.

Key Vale News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vale this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management emphasized resilient cash generation in its 2025 results, which helps support liquidity and dividend/provision flexibility despite earnings pressure. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Vale published a February 2026 governance report detailing intensified 2025 audit and risk‑oversight activities — a move that can reassure investors about governance and controls after recent legacy issues. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s fiscal council has reviewed and backed the 2025 financial statements and proposed profit allocation ahead of the AGM — a routine governance step but important for near‑term shareholder decisions. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market coverage is mixed: Zacks has published pieces highlighting VALE’s long‑term momentum and investor attention, while summary pieces note the recent dip versus the broader market — useful context but not new company-specific catalysts. Read More. • Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Big quarterly miss: Vale reported EPS of ($0.98) vs. consensus $0.52, a materially negative surprise that likely drove immediate selling pressure. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Full‑year 2025 profit fell sharply due to asset impairments and legacy dam‑related costs — a structural headwind to near‑term profitability and valuation. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Scotiabank trimmed FY2025/FY2026 EPS estimates slightly and retains a “Sector Perform” rating with a $16.50 target, signaling limited near‑term upside from this important sell‑side voice. Read More.

Vale Company Profile

Vale SA is a Brazilian multinational mining company and one of the world’s largest producers of iron ore and iron ore pellets. In addition to iron ore, the company produces and sells a range of bulk commodities and metals, including nickel, copper, coal, manganese, ferroalloys and cobalt, and it participates in the fertilizer inputs market. Vale also operates extensive logistics assets — including rail, port and maritime logistics — that support its mining and export activities and provide services to third parties in some regions.

Headquartered in Brazil, Vale maintains a global operational footprint with mining, processing and shipping activities across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania.