# Vale S.A. (VALE): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Industrial Materials
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Operating globally and within Brazil, Vale S.A. is a major producer and seller of essential raw materials, including iron ore, iron ore pellets, nickel, and copper. Its operations are organized into two primary segments. The Iron Solutions segment is dedicated to the extraction and production of iron ore, pellets, and various other ferrous products, also providing crucial logistics services. Meanwhile, the Energy Transition Materials segment specializes in mining nickel, along with its valuable by-products such as gold, silver, cobalt, and other precious metals. This segment also handles co...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-22:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $12.20 USD |
| Market Cap | $51.92B |
| P/E (TTM) | 23.02 |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.53 |
| 52-Week Range | $11.40 – $17.94 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.24% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.24% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.40 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.40 /share |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 2 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | -43.1% / -34.2% / -42.0% / 7.5% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 128.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 67.8% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 50.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 26.4% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | $0.3953 | 2026-09-10 |
| 2025-12-12 | $0.6684 | 2026-03-11 |
| 2025-08-13 | $0.3475 | 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-03-10 | $0.3726 | 2025-03-21 |
| 2024-12-12 | $0.0905 | 2025-03-21 |
| 2024-08-05 | $0.3713 | 2024-09-11 |
| 2024-03-12 | $0.5436 | 2024-03-26 |
| 2023-11-22 | $0.4738 | 2023-12-08 |
| 2023-08-14 | $0.4056 | 2023-09-11 |
| 2023-03-14 | $0.3470 | 2023-03-29 |
| 2022-12-13 | $0.0554 | 2023-03-29 |
| 2022-08-12 | $0.6866 | 2022-09-09 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/vale/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Vale S.A. do?

Vale S.A. (VALE) operates in the Industrial Materials industry within the Basic Materials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is VALE's market cap?

Vale S.A. (VALE) has a market capitalization of approximately $51.92 billion, as of October 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does VALE pay a dividend?

Yes, Vale S.A. (VALE) pays a dividend annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.24%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does VALE pay dividends?

Vale S.A. pays dividends annually. The forward annual rate is $0.40 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is VALE's payout ratio?

Vale S.A.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/vale
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/vale/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/vale/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/vale/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/vale/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/vale/peers

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