VALE Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$21.00
37.17% Upside
Mean Price Target
$15.24
-0.43% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$11.00
-28.15% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Aug 05, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
VALE Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, VALE (NYSE: VALE) reported an actual EPS of $0.32 for the quarter ending on Jul 30, 2026, compared to an estimated $0.41, resulting in a -21.95% surprise. In the prior quarter (Apr 28, 2026), VALE recorded an actual EPS of $0.44 with a -4.35% surprise. See VALE's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
VALE has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Jul 30, 2026 showing a -21.95% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Apr 28, 2026 recorded a -4.35% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 0.32 | 0.41 | -21.95% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 0.44 | 0.46 | -4.35% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | -0.9 | 0.57 | -257.89% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 0.63 | 0.49 | +28.57% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 0.5 | 0.34 | +47.06% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0.35 | 0.37 | -5.41% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VALE stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given VALE stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 46 analysts have given their ratings
to VALE out of which
13 analysts have given strong buy call,
13 analysts have given buy call,
20 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$15.24 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -0.43% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for VALE highest price target?
Analysts suggest VALE's stock price would rise to a high of $21.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for VALE over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the VALE stock price could move to $11.00.
What is the average target price for VALE?
VALE stock has an average analyst estimate of $15.24.
At its current price, how far is VALE from its average target price?
VALE shares are currently trading -0.43% below this price target.
What were VALE’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.32 versus consensus estimates of $0.41, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.50.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
VALE's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.46 and $15.15 for the whole year.
What has VALE's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 53.53% EPS growth for VALE in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -10.52% in the past five years.