Vale stock gains after Q2 EBITDA rises 19 percent

Published on 09/17/2026 at 21:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Vale stock rose as Q2 2026 pro forma EBITDA reached USD 4.1 billion, up 19 percent year on year. Vale also approved USD 1.7 billion in dividends and buybacks.

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Vale stock (BRVALEACNOR0) gained support after Q2 2026 pro forma EBITDA reached USD 4.1 billion, up 19 percent year on year, while Vale Base Metals EBITDA rose nearly 80 percent to USD 1.3 billion, according to Benzinga on September 17, 2026.

Cash costs moved higher

In the same call, Vale said C1 cash costs excluding third-party purchases were USD 24.10 per ton, up 9 percent year on year, and all-in costs reached USD 61.60 per tonne, up 18 percent year on year, according to Benzinga.

The board also approved USD 1.7 billion in dividends and interest on capital and extended the share buyback program for up to 2.3 percent of outstanding shares, while free cash flow totaled USD 1.5 billion in the quarter, again according to Benzinga on September 17, 2026.

Brazil quote and market value

On the Brazilian market, VALE3 last traded at BRL 72.97 on September 17, 2026, with a gain of 0.83 percent, a prior close of BRL 72.37, a session high of BRL 73.54 and a low of BRL 72.66, while volume reached 17,658,000 shares.

For investors, the mix matters: the stock now trades against a stronger quarter, but costs and cash generation will decide whether the margin trend can hold into the next report.