Vale S.A. (VALE) Stock Forecast
VALE analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.60 / 5 from 25 analysts
- Price target
- $16.30 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +24.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $0.37
- 52-week range
- $11.27 – $17.82
VALE analyst ratings
25 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
VALE price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
VALE earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.42 | $0.36 | $0.57 | $0.64 | −35.0% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.76 | $1.55 | $1.86 | $1.82 | −3.6% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.86 | $1.37 | $2.35 | $1.76 | +6.1% | 10 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
VALE revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $10.46B | $9.97B | $11.74B | +0.4% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $41.12B | $40.10B | $42.90B | +7.1% | 21 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $41.27B | $39.03B | $43.93B | +0.4% | 22 |
VALE EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
VALE revenue: reported and forecast
VALE EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.47 | $0.50 | $0.51 | $0.43 | $0.42 | −11.0% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.04 | $1.89 | $1.87 | $1.81 | $1.76 | −14.0% | 2 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.99 | $2.01 | $1.94 | $1.91 | $1.86 | −6.4% | 1 up · 5 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
VALE earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; VALE beat in 4 of 12.
What analysts expect from VALE
25 analysts cover Vale; their consensus rating is buy (3.60 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $16.30, 24.8% above the latest close of $13.06. Analysts expect earnings of $1.76 per share for 2026, −3.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.86 per share on revenue of $41.3 billion. Vale beat the EPS estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.
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VALE forecast FAQ
What is Vale's price target?
The average analyst price target for Vale is $16.30, 24.8% above the latest close of $13.06.
Is Vale a buy, hold or sell?
Of 25 analysts covering Vale, 7 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 14 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Vale's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.76 per share for 2026 (range $1.55 to $1.86); for 2027 the estimate is $1.86.
What is Vale's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $41.1 billion, growth of 7.1%; for 2027 it is $41.3 billion.
When does Vale report earnings?
Vale is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.37.
Does Vale usually beat earnings estimates?
Vale reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.