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VALE Dividend History & Analysis | 8% Yield

VALE has a dividend yield of 8% and paid 0.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.97%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.80
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 17.07%
Overall Dividend Rating 66.20%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.01%
Payout Ratio 49.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 3
Payout Consistency 5y -58.57%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 11.5% (S&P 500: 18.5%)
Total Return 5y: 67.9% (S&P 500: 115.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Steel

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
VK 4,439 M 9.66% 23.8%
TX 6,594 M 8.25% 19.6%
VALE 45,377 M 7.97% 12.0%
SXC 656 M 5.81% 14.8%
SSAB-B 5,731 M 4.80% 12.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
SID 1,987 M 159% 64.3%
RYI 757 M 46.1% 100%
HCC 3,085 M 32.6% 56.8%
ALLEI 1,861 M 19.5% 100%
STLD 19,537 M 13.0% 98.7%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare VALE Dividends with its Peer-Group

RYI
Ryerson Holding
 3.35% Yield
SXC
SunCoke Energy
 5.81% Yield
TX
Ternium
 8.25% Yield
STLD
Steel Dynamics
 1.81% Yield
ZEUS
Olympic Steel
 1.91% Yield
RS
Reliance Steel
 1.62% Yield

VALE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-13 2025-08-13 2025-09-10 Other 0.3417 -8.3% 3.4%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-21 Other 0.3726 311.5% 3.96%
2024-12-12 2024-12-12 2025-03-21 Other 0.0906 -75.6% 0.94%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-09-11 Other 0.3713 -31.7% 3.82%
2024-03-12 2024-03-13 2024-03-26 Other 0.5436 14.7% 4.36%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-08 Other 0.4738 16.7% 3.06%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-09-11 Semiannual 0.406 17% 3.21%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-29 Semiannual 0.347 525.9% 2.19%
2022-12-13 2022-12-14 2023-03-29 Semiannual 0.0554 -91.9% 0.34%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-09 Semiannual 0.6866 -5.3% 5.1%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-23 Semiannual 0.7249 -53.5% 3.87%
2021-09-23 2021-09-24 2021-10-08 Semiannual 1.559 256.3% 10.56%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-07-08 Other 0.4376 -42.3% 1.94%
2021-03-05 2021-03-08 2021-03-22 Other 0.7588 66% 4.43%
2020-09-22 2020-09-23 2020-10-07 Other 0.457 31.7% 4.24%
2019-12-27 2019-12-30 2020-08-14 Semiannual 0.347 -12.8% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-09-27 Semiannual 0.398 164.7% N/A
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-03-22 Other 0.1504 16.3% N/A
2017-12-22 2017-12-26 2018-03-22 Semiannual 0.1292 -54.4% N/A
2017-04-24 2017-04-26 2017-05-05 Semiannual 0.2831 478.8% N/A
2016-12-02 2016-12-06 2016-12-23 Other 0.0489 -49.1% N/A
2015-10-16 2015-10-20 2015-11-06 Semiannual 0.0962 -51.9% N/A
2015-04-15 2015-04-17 2015-05-07 Other 0.1999 42.8% N/A
2014-10-17 2014-10-21 2014-11-07 Semiannual 0.14 -65.1% N/A
2014-04-15 2014-04-17 2014-05-07 Other 0.4013 -8.2% N/A
2013-10-18 2013-10-22 2013-11-08 Semiannual 0.437 1.4% N/A
2013-04-17 2013-04-19 2013-05-07 Semiannual 0.431 -26.1% N/A
2012-10-17 2012-10-19 2012-11-07 Other 0.5834 -1% N/A
2012-04-16 2012-04-18 2012-05-07 Other 0.589 1.7% N/A
2011-10-17 2011-10-19 2011-11-07 Other 0.579 0.1% N/A
2011-08-12 2011-08-16 2011-09-02 Other 0.5786 50% N/A
2011-04-14 2011-04-18 2011-05-06 Other 0.3858 102.5% N/A
2011-01-14 2011-01-19 2011-02-07 Other 0.1905 -41.4% N/A
2010-10-15 2010-10-19 2010-11-05 Other 0.3253 34% N/A
2010-04-15 2010-04-19 2010-05-07 Other 0.2427 1.1% N/A
2009-10-16 2009-10-20 2009-11-06 Other 0.24 0.1% N/A
2009-04-16 2009-04-20 2009-05-07 Other 0.2398 -20.7% N/A
2008-10-21 2008-10-23 2008-11-07 Other 0.3023 17.7% N/A
2008-04-11 2008-04-15 2008-05-07 Other 0.2569 50.2% N/A
2007-10-19 2007-10-23 2007-11-07 Other 0.171 0.8% N/A
2007-04-17 2007-04-19 2007-05-07 Other 0.1696 27% N/A
2006-10-20 2006-10-24 2006-11-07 Other 0.1336 -1.3% N/A
2006-04-13 2006-04-18 2006-05-05 Other 0.1354 -21.8% N/A
2005-10-17 2005-10-19 2005-11-07 Other 0.1732 58.6% N/A
2005-04-15 2005-04-19 2005-05-06 Other 0.1092 -1.3% N/A
2004-10-14 2004-10-18 2004-11-05 Other 0.1106 -91.4% N/A
2004-08-11 1.2804 2106.8% N/A
2004-04-15 2004-04-19 2004-05-07 Other 0.058 35.2% N/A
2003-10-16 2003-10-20 2003-11-10 Other 0.0429 -23.7% N/A
2003-08-28 2003-09-02 2003-11-07 Other 0.0562 0% N/A

VALE Dividend FAQ

Vale SA ADR (NYSE:VALE) is a Brazilian mining multinational that operates in the production and sale of iron ore, nickel, copper, and other minerals. The companys business is divided into two main segments: Iron Solutions, which focuses on iron ore and pellets, and Energy Transition Materials, which produces nickel, copper, and other metals crucial for the energy transition and infrastructure development.

What is the Dividend Yield of VALE?

As of September 2025, VALE`s dividend yield is 7.97%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.80 USD by the current share price of 10.88.

Does VALE pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, VALE paid a dividend of 0.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-13 and the payout was 0.34169 USD.

How often does VALE pay dividends?

VALE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VALE has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-13.

Will VALE pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.34169 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Vale (VALE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VALE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Vale (VALE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VALE?

VALE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 17.1% per year.
Strong growth: VALE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VALE?

VALE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.0%. If you bought VALE's shares at 6.48 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.0% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VALE?

VALE Payout Consistency is 75.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Vale has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VALE have a good Dividend Yield?

VALE`s 7.97% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VALE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VALE is 49.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of VALE?

VALE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.20%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

VALE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in VALE`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Vale`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.58% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -80.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Vale ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2007-09-13 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2001 9,566,370,000
2002 4,610,678,700 -51.8%
2003 4,610,678,700
2004 4,606,080,000 -0.1%
2005 4,606,112,000 +0%
2006 4,832,388,000 +4.91%
2007 4,919,266,000 +1.8%
2008 5,299,636,000 +7.73%
2009 5,365,303,000 +1.24%
2010 5,218,279,000 -2.74%
2011 5,162,994,000 -1.06%
2012 5,153,375,000 -0.19%
2013 5,153,375,000
2014 5,136,111,100 -0.34%
2015 5,153,375,000 +0.34%
2016 5,153,375,000
2017 5,140,000,000 -0.26%
2018 5,186,301,400 +0.9%
2019 5,206,666,700 +0.39%
2020 5,129,910,900 -1.47%
2021 4,811,926,000 -6.2%
2022 4,553,843,000 -5.36%
2023 4,320,578,900 -5.12%
2024 4,269,004,000 -1.19%
2025 4,273,772,000 +0.11%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-27 02:47