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Research Alert: CFRA Maintains Hold Recommendation On Adss Of Vale S.a.

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CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:

We lift our 12-month target price by USD1 to USD18, assuming an EV/EBITDA of 5.0x our 2027 EBITDA estimate, above VALE's three-year average forward EV/EBITDA of 3.9x but below peers' average of 6.8x. Due to the move in the exchange rate for the Brazilian Real, we decrease our 2026 earnings per ADS estimate by BRL0.46 to BRL10.77 and our 2027 forecast by BRL0.78 to BRL10.97. Vale's fundamental outlook remains balanced but faces notable headwinds. Iron ore prices could soften in 2027 from current levels, pressured by weakening Chinese property sector demand and rising supply from Guinea's Simandou project. However, Vale's premium product mix - particularly low-alumina fines and pellets commanding higher margins - provides partial insulation. Base metals offer upside, with copper and nickel production targeting 13% and 12% growth respectively in 2026. The company maintains disciplined capital allocation, with USD5.5B capex in 2025 and an attractive ~6% dividend yield supported by robust free cash flow generation.

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