VALE — Vale S.A.
Dividend Grades
vs Basic Materials sector| Metric | VALE | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.81% | 1.68% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 23.87% | 6.01% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 33.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 24 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | +46.3% | 12.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Basic Materials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
31.93%
3-Year Growth
-3.15%
5-Year Growth
23.87%
10-Year Growth
16.43%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Dec 12, 2025
Last Payment
Mar 11, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.6182 | +80.76% |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $0.3420 | -8.21% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.3726 | +328.24% |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.0870 | -76.57% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.3713 | -32.72% |
| Mar 12, 2024 | $0.5519 | +17.68% |
| Nov 22, 2023 | $0.4690 | +15.63% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | $0.4056 | +14.53% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.3542 | +535.18% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.0558 | -91.88% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.6866 | -5.29% |
| Mar 9, 2022 | $0.7249 | -53.50% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | $1.5590 | +257.57% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | $0.4360 | -43.16% |
| Mar 5, 2021 | $0.7670 | +67.83% |
| Sep 22, 2020 | $0.4570 | +31.70% |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.3470 | -12.81% |
| Aug 3, 2018 | $0.3980 | +163.58% |
| Mar 7, 2018 | $0.1510 | +18.90% |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.1270 | -55.92% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
N/A
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Vale S.A. pay a dividend?
Yes, Vale S.A. (VALE) pays a semi-annual dividend with a yield of 6.81%.
What is VALE's dividend yield?
VALE's current dividend yield is 6.81%. The annual dividend is $0.96.
When is VALE's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for VALE has not been announced yet.
How many years has Vale S.A. increased its dividend?
Vale S.A. has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.