Vale(US:VALE) 智通财经网·2025-11-28 02:36Core Viewpoint - Vale S.A. announced a special dividend to shareholders due to strong operational performance and high iron ore prices, with a total payout of 15.3 billion Brazilian Reais (approximately 2.9 billion USD) [1] Financial Performance - Vale's Q3 revenue increased by 9% year-on-year to 10.42 billion USD, surpassing analyst expectations of 10.33 billion USD [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders reached 2.744 billion USD, a 78% year-on-year increase, exceeding the expected 2.1 billion USD [1] - Pro Forma EBITDA was 4.399 billion USD, up 17% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA was 4.369 billion USD, reflecting a 21% increase, driven by higher sales and improved cost efficiency [1] Segment Performance - Iron ore segment revenue was 8.423 billion USD, with adjusted EBITDA of 3.972 billion USD [2] - Energy transition metals segment revenue was 1.997 billion USD, with adjusted EBITDA of 0.687 billion USD [2] Production and Cost Outlook - Iron ore production reached its highest quarterly level since 2018, while copper achieved its best third-quarter performance since 2019 [2] - The company expects comprehensive copper costs to be between 1,000 and 1,500 USD per ton by 2025, down from previous estimates of 1,500 to 2,000 USD [2] - Comprehensive nickel costs are projected to be between 13,000 and 14,000 USD per ton by 2025, lower than earlier forecasts of 14,000 to 15,500 USD [2]