VALE S.A. Stock Forecast
NYSE: VALEBasic MaterialsMetal MiningUSD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 8, 11:47 AM ET
VALE analyst consensus
Consensus (25 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$16.60+22.33%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 7
- Hold 14
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 25 Wall Street analysts covering VALE S.A. (2026-10-08), 10 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 14 rate it a hold and 1 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $16.60, with a high estimate of $22.00 and a low estimate of $12.00. The average target implies upside of 22.3% from the current price of $13.57.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 83.3%, a wide range that reflects significant disagreement among analysts. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for VALE.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 3 | 12% |
| Buy | 7 | 28% |
| Hold | 14 | 56% |
| Sell | 1 | 4% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-08.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $12.00 | -11.57% |
| Average target | $16.60 | +22.33% |
| High target | $22.00 | +62.12% |