Vale S.A. $VALE Shares Sold by Johnson Investment Counsel Inc.

Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. decreased its stake in shares of Vale S.A. (NYSE:VALE) by 49.3% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 40,342 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 39,216 shares during the quarter. Johnson Investment Counsel Inc.’s holdings in Vale were worth $438,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in VALE. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Vale by 4.9% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 79,400 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $792,000 after acquiring an additional 3,704 shares during the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its stake in shares of Vale by 46.6% during the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 37,613 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $375,000 after purchasing an additional 11,964 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vale during the 1st quarter worth about $171,000. Strs Ohio purchased a new stake in shares of Vale during the first quarter worth about $117,000. Finally, Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vale in the second quarter valued at approximately $123,000. 21.85% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently issued reports on VALE shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Vale in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on Vale from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Wall Street Zen cut Vale from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, December 27th. Zacks Research lowered Vale from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on Vale from $14.50 to $15.50 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Vale has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $13.85.

Vale Stock Down 2.3%

VALE stock opened at $16.64 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a current ratio of 1.24. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $14.56 and a 200-day simple moving average of $12.30. Vale S.A. has a 52 week low of $8.06 and a 52 week high of $17.72.

Vale (NYSE:VALE) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The basic materials company reported ($0.98) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.52 by ($1.50). Vale had a net margin of 14.69% and a return on equity of 18.60%. As a group, analysts predict that Vale S.A. will post 1.85 earnings per share for the current year.

Vale Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a special dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 12th were issued a dividend of $0.2331 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 12th. Vale’s payout ratio is presently 67.69%.

Trending Headlines about Vale

Here are the key news stories impacting Vale this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management emphasized resilient cash generation in its 2025 results, which helps support liquidity and dividend/provision flexibility despite earnings pressure. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Vale published a February 2026 governance report detailing intensified 2025 audit and risk‑oversight activities — a move that can reassure investors about governance and controls after recent legacy issues. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s fiscal council has reviewed and backed the 2025 financial statements and proposed profit allocation ahead of the AGM — a routine governance step but important for near‑term shareholder decisions. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market coverage is mixed: Zacks has published pieces highlighting VALE’s long‑term momentum and investor attention, while summary pieces note the recent dip versus the broader market — useful context but not new company-specific catalysts. Read More. • Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Big quarterly miss: Vale reported EPS of ($0.98) vs. consensus $0.52, a materially negative surprise that likely drove immediate selling pressure. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Full‑year 2025 profit fell sharply due to asset impairments and legacy dam‑related costs — a structural headwind to near‑term profitability and valuation. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Scotiabank trimmed FY2025/FY2026 EPS estimates slightly and retains a “Sector Perform” rating with a $16.50 target, signaling limited near‑term upside from this important sell‑side voice. Read More.

Vale Company Profile

Vale SA is a Brazilian multinational mining company and one of the world’s largest producers of iron ore and iron ore pellets. In addition to iron ore, the company produces and sells a range of bulk commodities and metals, including nickel, copper, coal, manganese, ferroalloys and cobalt, and it participates in the fertilizer inputs market. Vale also operates extensive logistics assets — including rail, port and maritime logistics — that support its mining and export activities and provide services to third parties in some regions.

Headquartered in Brazil, Vale maintains a global operational footprint with mining, processing and shipping activities across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania.