- Vale projects iron ore production for the fiscal year at 328 million metric tonnes, within the previous range of 323 to 330 million metric tonnes.
- Capital expenditure for the fiscal year is expected to be approximately $6.1 billion.
- Nickel production is estimated at 160,000 tonnes, previously projected between 153,000 to 168,000 tonnes.
- Copper production is projected at 345,000 tonnes, previously anticipated between 320,000 to 355,000 tonnes.
- For 2025, Vale forecasts nickel production between 160,000 to 175,000 tonnes.
- Copper production for 2025 is estimated between 340,000 to 370,000 tonnes.
- In 2026, Vale expects nickel production to rise to 175,000 to 210,000 tonnes, with a previous outlook of 190,000 to 210,000 tonnes.
- Current market analyst ratings for Vale stocks include 8 buy recommendations, 6 hold recommendations, and 0 sell recommendations.
A look at Vale Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 4 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.8 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores analysis, Vale’s long-term outlook appears positive. With a high dividend score of 5, investors can expect good returns in the form of dividends. Additionally, the company shows strong resilience with a score of 4, indicating its ability to withstand economic uncertainties.
While Vale may not score as high in value and growth factors, the momentum score of 4 suggests that the company is moving in the right direction. Overall, Vale’s diverse portfolio of products, including iron ore, nickel, and copper, coupled with its strategic location in Brazil, positions it well for long-term growth and stability.
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