VALE - Vale S.A.
| Previous Close | 13.95 |
| Open | 13.65 |
| Bid | 0.00 x 0 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 0 |
| Day's Range | 13.52 - 13.87 |
| 52 Week Range | 7.47 - 14.67 |
| Volume | 26,222,735 |
| Avg. Volume | 24,219,972 |
| Market Cap | 71.335B |
| Beta | 1.97 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 13.15 |
| EPS (TTM) | 1.04 |
| Earnings Date | N/A |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 0.28 (1.99%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-03-07 |
| 1y Target Est | 14.50 |
- Reuters•2 hours ago
Brazil's Vale 1st-qtr profit slumps by a third on price slide
Vale SA, the world's largest iron ore producer, posted a 36 percent slump in first-quarter profit compared to the same quarter a year earlier, missing estimates, as iron ore prices slipped despite record sales, results showed Wednesday. In a securities filing, Brazil's Vale said quarterly net income totaled $1.59 billion, below a consensus estimate of $1.926 billion and the $2.49 billion reached a year ago. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, slumped to $3.971 billion, below a consensus estimate of $4.387 billion compiled by Thomson Reuters and the $4.308 billion posted in the year-ago quarter.
- Zacks•2 days ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: BHP, Golden Minerals, Glencore and VALE
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: BHP, Golden Minerals, Glencore and VALE
- InvestorPlace•2 days ago
4 Mining Stocks in Focus on Unpredictable Iron Ore Prices
Last week, iron ore prices logged the largest gain of 2018, climbing nearly 7% till Apr 19. People’s Bank of China’s decision to trim the reserve ratio requirement (RRR) and soaring crude oil prices were primarily the two major catalysts to the rally. Some analysts believe that speculative trading activity in the market backed the price upswing as several rebar traders are now investing in raw materials.
- ACCESSWIRE•3 days ago
Today’s Research Reports on Stocks to Watch: Cleveland-Cliffs and Vale S.A.
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 23, 2018 / Iron-ore producer Cleveland-Cliffs was a big gainer in Friday trading after beating expectations in its first quarter report. Shares of Vale saw a modest loss ...
Market Realist•6 days agoBHP Trims Iron Ore Guidance—How Iron Ore Prices Could Respond
On April 18, BHP Billiton (BHP) released its operational review of the nine months ended March 2018. Iron ore (PICK) volumes are key to BHP Billiton’s revenues and earnings, as iron ore is the largest commodity produced by the company.
- Market Realist•7 days ago
Why Commodity Stocks Surged on April 18—All You Need to Know
April 18, 2018, belonged to commodity stocks (COMT), some of which saw their highest one-day gains in months. Among the iron ore and diversified companies, Glencore (GLNCY) surged 7.7%, and Anglo American (AAUKY) saw price gains of 6.2%. BHP Billiton (BHP), Rio Tinto (RIO), Vale SA (VALE), and Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) rose 3.3%, 4.0%, 4.2%, and 4.4%, respectively.
- Zacks•7 days ago
BHP Billiton (BHP) Lowers Iron-Ore Production View for FY18
BHP Billiton (BHP) trims iron-ore output guidance for fiscal 2018. Northward movement in the price of this major steel-making product is expected to drive the company's performance.
- Zacks•9 days ago
Is Vale S.A. (VALE) a Great Stock for Value Investors?
Is Vale S.A. (VALE) a great pick from the value investor's perspective right now? Read on to know more.
- Market Realist•10 days ago
Why the Closure of CLF’s Australian Operations Could Be Positive
Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) announced on April 6, 2018, that it expects to close its Australian operations by June 30, 2018. The main factors driving this decision were as follows: the increasingly discounted prices for lower-content iron ore the quality of the remaining iron ore reserves at its Asia-Pacific operations the lack of a legitimate offer from a qualified buyer
- Reuters•10 days ago
Brazil's Vale reports iron ore output slips in Q1
RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA, April 16 (Reuters) - Brazilian miner Vale SA said on Monday that total iron ore output slipped 4.9 percent year-on-year in the first quarter to 81.95 million tonnes, although the company maintained its 390 million tonne target for 2018. The world's top iron ore producer said that heavy rains in the first three months of the year impacted its output. Meanwhile, iron ore sales rose 9 percent in the quarter compared to the same period last year, the company said in a securities filing.
- Reuters•10 days ago
Brazil's Vale reports Q1 iron ore output of 81.953 mln tonnes
Brazilian miner Vale SA said on Monday that total iron ore output reached 81.953 million tonnes in the first quarter and reiterated its guidance of 390 million tonnes for 2018, according to a securities ...
Market Realist•10 days agoWhy Cliffs’ Asia-Pacific Segment Could Disappoint Again in 1Q18
While Cleveland-Cliffs’ (CLF) Asia-Pacific Iron Ore (or APIO) segment doesn’t contribute much to its revenue and earnings, it still accounts for many of its stock price movements via changes in seaborne iron ore prices.
Market Realist•14 days agoUS-China Trade War and Copper: Is there a Connection?
Firstly, as China is the world’s largest copper consumer, anything negative for the Chinese economy is a bearish driver for industrial metals. BHP Billiton (BHP), Vale (VALE), and Rio Tinto (RIO) rely heavily on China’s metal appetite. A US-China trade war could impact the Chinese economy.
- Market Realist•15 days ago
Should Vale’s Valuation Be Re-Rated?
During Vale Day on December 6, 2017, Vale (VALE) CFO (chief financial officer) Luciano Siani Pires said that the company deserves a valuation re-rating due to its improved predictability, transparency, and better governance practices. Currently, Vale has a forward EV-to-EBITDA (enterprise value to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) multiple of 5.7x, 10.0% lower than its five-year average.
- Market Realist•15 days ago
Could Vale Benefit from Electric Vehicle Demand?
Vale (VALE) is optimistic about the growing popularity of electric vehicles. Vale’s executive director of base metals, Jennifer Maki, said the market forecast suggests that electric vehicles could represent 7%–20% of the global auto market by 2025, up from 1% in 2017. The company wants to preserve its optionality in nickel ahead of the expected boom in electric vehicles (TSLA).
Market Realist•16 days agoHow Vale Could Benefit from China’s Switch to Higher-Quality Ore
Vale (VALE) believes that China’s fight against pollution has led to a huge variance between low-grade and high-grade material. It also expects the spreads between the 62% iron ore index and lower-grade ores to remain wide.
- Market Realist•16 days ago
Could Vale Improve Its Transparency?
Vale (VALE) has come a long way in its corporate governance policies and transparency. The corporate restructuring was concluded in August 2017, when Valepar was merged into Vale. This move was seen as a major governance overhaul, as it will enhance transparency and equal rights for all shareholders and reduce the potential for government interference. These steps were seen as positive by investors and the company’s stock price rose in reaction to the restructuring announcement.
- GlobeNewswire•16 days ago
Consolidated Research: 2018 Summary Expectations for American Software, Aegon NV, Limoneira, VALE S.A, Yandex N.V, and Costamare — Fundamental Analysis, Key Performance Indications
NEW YORK, April 10, 2018-- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of ...
Market Realist•16 days agoWhat Enabled Vale to Adopt an Aggressive Dividend Policy
In its 1Q18 results, Vale (VALE) stated that net debt reduction has enabled it to adopt an aggressive dividend policy. Investors should note that Vale reduced its net debt from $25 billion in 2016 to $18.1 billion in 2017. It also received net proceeds of $3.7 billion from the sale of its fertilizer assets in January 2018, and the company was set to receive its Nacala Corridor project financing by March 2018.
- Market Realist•16 days ago
All You Need to Know about Vale’s New Dividend Policy
On March 29, 2018, Vale (VALE) announced a new dividend policy set to take effect in its 1H18 results. Moody’s expects Vale to generate free cash flow of $3 billion–$4.5 billion from 2018 through 2020.
Market Realist•16 days agoVale Stock Falls: Could the Rest of the Year Be Different?
After holding firm for the first two months of the year, iron ore prices have started to give way, falling more than 20% since the beginning of March 2018. Vale (VALE) and other iron ore miners (XME) also took a tumble in March 2018. After rising 12.3% in the first two months of the year, Vale fell 7.4% in March.
- ACCESSWIRE•17 days ago
Free Research Report as Vale’s Reported Quarterly Earnings Increased 50%
Stock Monitor: Centrus Energy Post Earnings Reporting LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / April 09, 2018 / Active-Investors.com has just released a free earnings report on Vale S.A. (NYSE: VALE ). If you want access ...
Market Realist•21 days agoCould Technical Indicators Mean Upside for Cliffs and Peers?
Could Toned-Down Tariffs Help Cleveland Cliffs in 2018?
- Market Realist•21 days ago
China’s Steel Demand Indicators Reflect Slowing Demand
Could Toned-Down Tariffs Help Cleveland Cliffs in 2018?
Market Realist•21 days agoCliffs, China’s Iron Ore Demand, and Rising Steel Inventories
Could Toned-Down Tariffs Help Cleveland Cliffs in 2018? Since China consumes more than 70% of seaborne-traded iron ore (COMT), it’s important to track its demand patterns to get a cue for prices. In this article, we’ll discuss iron ore imports and Chinese steel production to assess its future outlook.
