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Vale (VALE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$9.22 -0.10 (-1.02%)
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Vale - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
4

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Vale in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 10 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for VALE.

Consensus Price Target

$12.13
31.65% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Vale, the average price target is $12.13. The highest price target for VALE is $15.25, while the lowest price target for VALE is $9.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 31.65% from the current price of $9.22.
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VALE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/7/24 to 5/7/25
1 Month Ago
4/7/24 to 4/7/25
3 Months Ago
2/7/24 to 2/6/25
1 Year Ago
5/8/23 to 5/7/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$12.13$12.86$13.89$16.67
Forecasted Upside31.65% Upside46.27% Upside44.36% Upside31.31% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

VALE Analyst Recommendations By Month

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VALE Price Targets by Month

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Vale Stock vs. The Competition

TypeValeBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.40
2.79
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside30.94% Upside147.27% Upside18.18% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/28/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
M. Allsop
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$10.50 ➝ $9.00-6.44%
4/17/2025Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
Marina Calero
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Sector Perform$12.00 ➝ $11.00+22.22%
4/10/2025Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
Caio Ribeiro
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$11.00 ➝ $11.50+29.87%
1/8/2025Wolfe Research
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T. Tanners
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
1/6/2025Scotiabank
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 Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$14.00 ➝ $13.00+50.29%
1/6/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$14.00 ➝ $11.00+27.46%
12/12/2024Morgan Stanley
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$14.50 ➝ $11.30+14.95%
12/4/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$16.00 ➝ $15.25+57.70%
9/23/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$16.50 ➝ $15.00+44.79%
6/21/2024BNP Paribas
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A. Spence
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral
4/4/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$18.00 ➝ $16.00+32.40%
11/21/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$12.20 ➝ $19.50+24.60%
10/30/2023Citigroup
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$14.00 ➝ $16.00+16.19%

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Should I Buy Vale Stock? VALE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Vale pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Vale
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vale S.A.:

  • The current stock price is around $9.62, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the basic materials sector.
  • Vale S.A. has shown significant institutional interest, with multiple hedge funds increasing their stakes, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company reported a net margin of 16.15%, suggesting efficient management and profitability, which can be attractive for investors seeking stable returns.
  • Vale S.A. has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, indicating a strong balance sheet and lower financial risk, which is appealing for risk-averse investors.
  • Analysts forecast an earnings per share (EPS) of 1.85 for the current fiscal year, suggesting potential growth in profitability that could drive stock prices higher.

Vale
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Vale S.A. for these reasons:

  • The company recently missed earnings expectations, reporting an EPS of $0.35 compared to the consensus estimate of $0.37, which may raise concerns about its short-term performance.
  • Vale S.A. has experienced fluctuations in stock price, with a 12-month high of $13.14 and a low of $8.06, indicating volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
  • Despite recent institutional investments, 21.85% of the stock is still owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors, which may lead to concerns about market manipulation or lack of retail investor support.
  • The company's revenue of $8.12 billion fell short of analysts' expectations of $8.39 billion, suggesting potential challenges in meeting market demands.
  • With a beta of 0.73, Vale S.A. is less volatile than the market, but this could also mean limited upside potential in a bullish market environment.

VALE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Vale is $12.13, with a high forecast of $15.25 and a low forecast of $9.00.

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vale in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" VALE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VALE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Vale's stock has a predicted upside of 31.65% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Vale's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Vale has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Royal Bank of Canada, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Vale less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for Vale is Hold while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how VALE compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:VALE) was last updated on 5/7/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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