Vale(US:VALE) ZACKS·2025-09-24 23:01Company Performance - VALE S.A. closed at $10.83, reflecting a -1.1% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which lost 0.29% [1] - Over the past month, VALE's shares increased by 7.14%, outperforming the Basic Materials sector's gain of 4.35% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.08% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming EPS for VALE is projected at $0.44, indicating a 21.43% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is estimated at $10.28 billion, representing a 7.63% increase from the prior-year quarter [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $1.71 per share and revenue at $37.79 billion, showing changes of -6.04% and -0.71% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent changes in analyst estimates for VALE may indicate shifts in near-term business trends, with positive changes suggesting a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [3] Valuation Metrics - VALE has a Forward P/E ratio of 6.42, which aligns with the industry average Forward P/E of 6.42 [6] - The Mining - Iron industry, part of the Basic Materials sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 106, placing it in the top 43% of over 250 industries [6] Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has shown that 1 stocks have generated an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - VALE currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with a recent 0.89% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate [5]