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Crypto Millionaire Predicts 8,788% Gains For THIS (From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free VALE Stock Alerts $12.19 +0.02 (+0.16%) (As of 05:42 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.04▼$12.1950-Day Range$11.96▼$14.1852-Week Range$11.88▼$16.60Volume28.23 million shsAverage Volume25.06 million shsMarket Capitalization$54.65 billionP/E Ratio6.66Dividend Yield9.68%Price Target$16.98 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Vale alerts: Email Address Vale MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.55 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside39.3% Upside$16.98 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.86% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.86Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-13.79%From $2.61 to $2.25 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.54 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector60th out of 171 stocksMetal Mining Industry5th out of 19 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVale has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.55, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $16.98, Vale has a forecasted upside of 39.3% from its current price of $12.19.Amount of Analyst CoverageVale has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.86% of the float of Vale has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVale has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vale has recently increased by 9.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipVale is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.84%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthVale has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Vale is 64.48%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Vale will have a dividend payout ratio of 52.44% next year. This indicates that Vale will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for VALE. Previous Next 3.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVale has a news sentiment score of 0.86. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.35 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Vale this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest100 people have searched for VALE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 54% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows40 people have added Vale to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 82% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Vale insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 21.85% of the stock of Vale is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vale are expected to decrease by -13.79% in the coming year, from $2.61 to $2.25 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Vale is 6.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.11.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Vale is 6.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 123.63.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVale has a P/B Ratio of 1.33. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Prosper Trading AcademyDid you make $29,000 two days with AI options trades?What if it was possible to find options trades on autopilot… Using A.I. to find the ones with the highest profit potential… And nearly perfect win rates… You can grab your free copy of my "Ultimate Guide to A.I. Options Trading" by clicking the link below:Click Here To Get Your Free Copy About Vale Stock (NYSE:VALE)Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw materials in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company operates through Iron Solutions and Energy Transition Materials segments. The Iron Solutions segment produces and extracts iron ore and pellets, manganese, and other ferrous products; and provides related logistic services. The Energy Transition Materials segment produces and extracts nickel used to produce stainless steel, electric vehicles, and metal alloys; and its by-products, such as gold, silver, cobalt, precious metals, platinum, and others, as well as copper used in the construction sector to produce pipes and electrical wires. The company was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce and changed its name to Vale S.A. in May 2009. Vale S.A. was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Read More VALE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VALE Stock News HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Blue-Chip Stocks That Will Outperform the Dow in the 5 Five YearsMarch 26, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Stocks Set to Outperform in the Next Bull MarketMarch 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BUY ALERT] Our #1 A.I. Stock for MarchIt's the one AI stock nobody is talking about. Cathy Wood just bought 11 million shares of it.March 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVale S.A. (NYSE:VALE) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesMarch 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVALE S.A. (VALE) Stock Moves -0.16%: What You Should KnowMarch 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVale (NYSE:VALE) Research Coverage Started at StockNews.comMarch 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVALE S.A. (VALE) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should KnowMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comVale Faces $3.8 Billion Dutch Lawsuit Over Brazilian Dam CollapseMarch 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BUY ALERT] Our #1 A.I. Stock for MarchIt's the one AI stock nobody is talking about. Cathy Wood just bought 11 million shares of it.March 19, 2024 | businesswire.comVale SA and Samarco's Dutch Subsidiary Named in £3 Billion Dutch Lawsuit Led by Pogust Goodhead for Mariana Dam Failure: Firms Freeze shares in Vale's Dutch SubsidiaryMarch 19, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Blue-Chip Bargains Under $20 for Outsized Total ReturnsMarch 18, 2024 | investorplace.comWall Street Favorites: 7 Under-$20 Stocks with Strong Buy Ratings for March 2024March 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVALE Aug 2024 12.000 callMarch 16, 2024 | seekingalpha.comIs Vale A Phoenix Rising From The Ashes? Decoding The Recent SlumpMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVALE Mar 2024 11.500 callMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVALE Mar 2024 11.500 putMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVALE May 2024 16.000 putMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVALE Mar 2024 11.000 callMarch 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVale: Why I'm Buying More Despite The NoiseMarch 13, 2024 | investorplace.comRate Cut Renegades: 7 Stocks to Snag Before the Fed's Next MoveMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comVale Stock Triggers Death Cross Against China's Economic WoesMarch 12, 2024 | bloomberg.comVale Board Member Resigns Over Political Influence in CEO SearchMarch 10, 2024 | msn.comVale CEO to retain job through remainder of the yearMarch 10, 2024 | 247wallst.comBest Stocks Under $15 That Pay Ultra-Yield DividendsMarch 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVale S.A.: Vale Earnings: Solid Operating Result Though Additional Samarco Dam Failure Costs a HeadwindMarch 3, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comVALE Jul 2024 12.000 callMarch 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVALE Mar 2024 25.000 callSee More Headlines Receive VALE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Vale and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/22/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/26 Dividend3/12/2024Dividend Payable3/26/2024Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)4/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBasic Materials Industry Metal mining Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:VALE CUSIPN/A CIK917851 Webwww.vale.com Phone552134855000Fax55-21-3814-8820Employees64,516Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$16.98 High Stock Price Target$20.00 Low Stock Price Target$13.20 Potential Upside/Downside+39.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.55 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.83 Trailing P/E Ratio6.65 Forward P/E Ratio4.66 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$7.98 billion Net Margins19.10% Pretax Margin26.69% Return on Equity20.00% Return on Assets8.82% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.38 Current Ratio1.28 Quick Ratio0.96 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$41.78 billion Price / Sales1.31 Cash Flow$2.49 per share Price / Cash Flow4.88 Book Value$9.14 per share Price / Book1.33Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares4,483,080,000Free Float4,483,079,000Market Cap$54.56 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.98 Social Links 12 Stocks Corporate Insiders are AbandoningIf a company's CEO, COO, and CFO were all selling shares of their stock, would you want to know?Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Eduardo de Salles Bartolomeo (Age 60)President & CEO Mr. Gustavo Duarte Pimenta (Age 46)Executive VP of Finance & Investor Relations Mr. Carlos Henrique Senna Medeiros (Age 61)Executive Vice President of Operations Murilo MullerControllership Director & Chief AccountantRafael Jabur Bittar (Age 44)Executive Vice President of Technical Ivan FadelHead of Investor RelationsMr. Denis CuencaChief Compliance OfficerMs. Marina Barrenne De Artagao Quental (Age 60)Executive Vice President of People Mr. Alexandre Gomes Pereira (Age 55)Executive Vice President of Projects Mr. Alexandre Silva D'Ambrosio (Age 62)Executive Vice-President of Corporate & External Affairs More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFreeport-McMoRanNYSE:FCXRio Tinto GroupNYSE:RIOSouthern CopperNYSE:SCCOBHP GroupNYSE:BHPAir Products and ChemicalsNYSE:APDView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipNomura Holdings Inc.Bought 75,000 shares on 3/27/2024Ownership: 0.000%HighPoint Advisor Group LLCBought 35,751 shares on 3/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 13,649 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.001%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Bought 10,956 shares on 3/15/2024Ownership: 0.000%Wahed Invest LLCBought 2,590 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Vale Stock? VALE Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Vale was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:24 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vale S.A.: Vale S.A. is a major producer and seller of iron ore and iron ore pellets, essential raw materials in steelmaking, providing a stable revenue stream. The company operates in Brazil and internationally, diversifying its market exposure and potentially reducing risks associated with a single market. Recent developments, such as the production and extraction of nickel for electric vehicles and metal alloys, align with the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, potentially driving future growth. Vale S.A.'s stock price has shown resilience in the face of challenges, indicating investor confidence and potential for long-term value appreciation. The company's strategic focus on energy transition materials, including nickel and copper, positions it well to benefit from the global shift towards renewable energy sources. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Vale S.A. for these reasons: Vale S.A. is currently facing a significant lawsuit related to the Mariana Dam failure, which could lead to financial liabilities and reputational damage. The metal mining industry, in which Vale S.A. operates, is subject to commodity price volatility, which can impact the company's profitability and stock performance. Environmental and regulatory challenges in the mining sector may pose risks to Vale S.A.'s operations and future growth prospects. Global economic conditions and trade policies can influence demand for iron ore and other commodities, affecting Vale S.A.'s financial performance. Investors should carefully monitor geopolitical factors and market trends that could impact Vale S.A.'s business operations and financial stability. VALE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Vale stock right now? 11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vale in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VALE shares. View VALE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Vale's stock price target for 2024? 11 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Vale's stock. Their VALE share price targets range from $13.20 to $20.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $16.98 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 39.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VALE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VALE shares performed in 2024? Vale's stock was trading at $15.86 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VALE shares have decreased by 23.1% and is now trading at $12.19. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Vale? Vale saw a decline in short interest in the month of February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 33,870,000 shares, a decline of 19.0% from the February 14th total of 41,810,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 22,300,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.5 days. Approximately 0.8% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Vale's Short Interest. When is Vale's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 24th 2024. View our VALE earnings forecast. How were Vale's earnings last quarter? Vale S.A. (NYSE:VALE) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 22nd. The basic materials company reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.04 by $0.48. The basic materials company earned $13.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.95 billion. Vale had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.00% and a net margin of 19.10%. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.82 EPS. How often does Vale pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vale? Vale declared a semi-annual dividend on Friday, February 23rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 13th will be given a dividend of $0.3182 per share on Tuesday, March 26th. This represents a yield of 9.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 12th. Read our dividend analysis for VALE. Is Vale a good dividend stock? Vale (NYSE:VALE) pays an annual dividend of $1.18 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 9.84%. VALE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 64.48%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VALE will have a dividend payout ratio of 52.44% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for VALE. What ETFs hold Vale's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Vale (NYSE:VALE) stock in their portfolio include iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF), VanEck Steel ETF (SLX), SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF (GNR), iShares Global Materials ETF (MXI), SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets StrategicFactors ETF (QEMM), Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF (ECOW), Matthews Emerging Markets ex China Active ETF (MEMX) and ProShares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF (ION). What other stocks do shareholders of Vale own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vale investors own include Bank of America (BAC), Micron Technology (MU), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Intel (INTC), General Electric (GE), Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AT&T (T), Alibaba Group (BABA) and NVIDIA (NVDA). Who are Vale's major shareholders? Vale's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Capital International Investors (1.71%), Capital Research Global Investors (1.18%), Capital World Investors (1.02%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.50%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (0.00%) and Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.41%). How do I buy shares of Vale? Shares of VALE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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