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Vale's 2026 financial and stock challenges

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Vale’s shares continued to face technical weakness in July 2026, slipping below key moving averages and entering oversold territory amid weak buying volume and a broader downturn in Brazil’s steel and mining sectors. The miner announced that Q2 2026 net profit fell 35 % to US$1.37 billion despite a 19 % rise in revenue to US$10.5 billion and a 9 % increase in adjusted EBITDA to US$3.67 billion. Net debt (including reparations) hovered around US$16.6‑16.7 billion, a modest year‑on‑year decrease. Vale approved a dividend and interest‑on‑capital payable of about R$8.6 billion, equivalent to R$2.03 per share, and launched a share‑buy‑back programme authorised for up to 100 million ordinary shares. Analysts noted the payout underscores the company’s commitment to shareholders even as higher logistics and fuel prices, together with a weaker real, raised operating expenses and pressured cash flow. Record iron‑ore output reached 84.3 million tonnes for a second consecutive quarter, with progress on the Serra Sul +20 expansion supporting the S11D complex. The quarter also delivered a record copper output of 98.4 kt and a 4 % rise in nickel to 42 kt, prompting Vale to raise its 2026 copper and nickel production forecasts to 360‑380 kt and 185‑200 kt respectively. The ADRs slipped about 1.5 % and NY‑listed shares fell 0.34 % as investors weighed the profit decline against the strong dividend and production performance. The benchmark iron‑ore price remained near US$98 per tonne. ~~Governance changes included~~ On 30 July 2026 Vale reiterated these Q2 results, confirming the ~~election~~ net profit of ~~Reginaldo Castanheira as vice‑president~~ US$1.37 billion, revenue of US$10.5 billion and the ~~Board, effective 1 August 2026.~~ R$8.6 billion dividend payout. Net debt was reported at US$16.6 billion, down 4 % year‑on‑year, aligning with earlier figures. The ~~combination of profit decline, cost pressures, shareholder‑return measures and marginal NY‑market volatility highlights~~ earnings release also highlighted Chevron’s record quarterly earnings, but Vale’s ~~ongoing~~ financial and market challenges ~~in 2026.~~ remained the focus.

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