VALE, US91912E1055

Zacks downgrades Vale to strong sell for Vale stock

Published on 10/22/2026 at 11:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Zacks cut Vale to strong sell on October 21, 2026. VALE stock costs EUR 11.13 on October 22, 2026 before October 29 results.

Analyst pressure and reporting dates

Zacks Research downgraded Vale from hold to strong sell on October 21, 2026.
Vale generated USD 10.24 billion in second-quarter 2026 revenue and USD 0.31 diluted earnings per share.
Vale stock traded at EUR 11.13 at 11:31 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 22, 2026.
Vale's third-quarter 2026 earnings release is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

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Vale stock (ISIN US91912E1055) was trading at EUR 11.13 at Lang & Schwarz on October 22, 2026 at 11:31 a.m. CEST. MarketBeat reported on October 21, 2026 that Zacks Research downgraded Vale from hold to strong sell.

Analyst pressure meets a weaker quarter

The downgrade adds to a results picture that was below consensus. Vale reported USD 10.24 billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, compared with USD 10.47 billion expected, while adjusted earnings reached USD 0.36 per share against USD 0.46 expected, according to MarketBeat. The revenue shortfall was USD 0.23 billion, or 2.19 percent, while adjusted earnings missed by USD 0.10 per share.

What do the next dates mean?

The immediate timetable centers on Vale's next earnings update. MarketBeat expects third-quarter 2026 results after the market close on October 29, 2026, with a conference call scheduled for October 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The same report lists consensus revenue of USD 10.48 billion and earnings of USD 0.3952 per share.

Vale's recent sequence of signals

Vale's recent chronology shows a clear shift in investor attention. On July 30, 2026, the company reported adjusted earnings of USD 0.36 per share against USD 0.46 expected, according to MarketBeat. On October 7, 2026, Morgan Stanley cut its price target from USD 16.50 to USD 15.50 while retaining an Equal Weight rating, as reported by Markets Insider. On October 21, 2026, Zacks Research moved its rating from hold to strong sell.

Dates that shape the next update

MarketScreener lists October 28, 2026 as the third-quarter earnings release date, while MarketBeat lists October 30, 2026 for the earnings call.

Stock price and valuation context

Vale is a Brazil-based mining and logistics company producing iron ore, pellets, nickel and copper. MarketBeat placed its market capitalization at USD 59.0 billion on October 21, 2026. The combination of a rating downgrade, a recent earnings miss and the approaching report makes the October results a key test of the company's operating performance.

Vale was trading at EUR 11.13 at Lang & Schwarz on October 22, 2026 at 11:31 a.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Vale stock.