IBOV 172,457.76 ▲ 0.66% IPC MEX 71,204.98 ▼ 0.84% MERVAL 2,848,945 — — USD/BRL5.67▲ 0.45% USD/MXN18.52▼ 0.42% USD/CLP994.16▼ 0.13% USD/COP3,302▲ 0.70% USD/PEN3.40▼ 0.16% USD/ARS1,544▼ 0.11% USD/UYU40.59▲ 2.33% USD/PYG6,196▲ 2.33% USD/BOB11.59▼ 0.37% USD/DOP60.59▲ 1.85% USD/CRC442.74▼ 0.10% USD/GTQ7.64▲ 2.06% USD/HNL26.91▲ 2.15% USD/NIO 36.62 — 0.00% USD/VES909.35▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD157.69▲ 1.39% USD/TTD6.75▲ 1.58% EUR/BRL6.25▲ 0.93% BRENT 95.84 ▲ 0.02% WTI 88.56 ▼ 0.20% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.09 ▼ 1.50% GOLD 3,886 ▲ 0.03% SILVER 49.12 ▼ 1.70% SOY 1,232 ▲ 0.37% CORN 445.50 ▲ 0.68% WHEAT 593.25 ▲ 1.54% COFFEE 279.25 ▼ 0.34% SUGAR 18.40 ▲ 0.99% ORANGE JUICE 136.85 ▼ 2.91% COTTON 79.02 ▲ 0.44% COCOA 5,123 ▲ 1.13% BEEF 224.80 ▲ 2.70% CATTLE 335.35 ▼ 0.10% LITHIUM 58.76 ▼ 1.13% PETR4 45.30 ▲ 1.34% VALE3 63.50 ▼ 0.70% ITUB4 42.27 ▲ 1.42% BBDC4 14.52 ▲ 1.40% ABEV3 15.79 ▲ 0.25% BBAS3 15.10 ▼ 2.45% B3SA3 14.89 ▲ 0.88% WEGE3 51.31 ▼ 0.66% PRIO3 63.30 — 0.00% SUZB3 54.77 ▼ 2.27% RENT3 30.07 ▲ 1.66% AZZA3 15.91 ▼ 5.86% CSAN3 3.10 ▲ 8.77% RAIZ4 20.00 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.56 ▲ 7.11% GMAT3 4.25 ▲ 10.68% PSSA3 46.41 ▲ 1.02% CVCB3 0.83 ▼ 1.19% POSI3 3.15 ▼ 6.53% SLCE3 18.28 ▼ 0.44% NATU3 5.13 ▼ 3.75% BRKM5 3.02 ▼ 1.63% RANI3 8.18 — 0.00% CSNA3 3.72 ▼ 12.06% IBOV 172,457.76 ▲ 0.66% IPC MEX 71,204.98 ▼ 0.84% MERVAL 2,848,945 — — USD/BRL 5.67 ▲ 0.45% USD/MXN 18.52 ▼ 0.42% USD/CLP 994.16 ▼ 0.13% USD/COP 3,302 ▲ 0.70% USD/PEN 3.40 ▼ 0.16% USD/ARS 1,544 ▼ 0.11% USD/UYU 40.59 ▲ 2.33% USD/PYG 6,196 ▲ 2.33% USD/BOB 11.59 ▼ 0.37% USD/DOP 60.59 ▲ 1.85% USD/CRC 442.74 ▼ 0.10% USD/GTQ 7.64 ▲ 2.06% USD/HNL 26.91 ▲ 2.15% USD/NIO 36.62 — 0.00% USD/VES 909.35 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.69 ▲ 1.39% USD/TTD 6.75 ▲ 1.58% EUR/BRL 6.25 ▲ 0.93% BRENT 95.84 ▲ 0.02% WTI 88.56 ▼ 0.20% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.09 ▼ 1.50% GOLD 3,886 ▲ 0.03% SILVER 49.12 ▼ 1.70% SOY 1,232 ▲ 0.37% CORN 445.50 ▲ 0.68% WHEAT 593.25 ▲ 1.54% COFFEE 279.25 ▼ 0.34% SUGAR 18.40 ▲ 0.99% ORANGE JUICE 136.85 ▼ 2.91% COTTON 79.02 ▲ 0.44% COCOA 5,123 ▲ 1.13% BEEF 224.80 ▲ 2.70% CATTLE 335.35 ▼ 0.10% LITHIUM 58.76 ▼ 1.13% PETR4 45.30 ▲ 1.34% VALE3 63.50 ▼ 0.70% ITUB4 42.27 ▲ 1.42% BBDC4 14.52 ▲ 1.40% ABEV3 15.79 ▲ 0.25% BBAS3 15.10 ▼ 2.45% B3SA3 14.89 ▲ 0.88% WEGE3 51.31 ▼ 0.66% PRIO3 63.30 — 0.00% SUZB3 54.77 ▼ 2.27% RENT3 30.07 ▲ 1.66% AZZA3 15.91 ▼ 5.86% CSAN3 3.10 ▲ 8.77% RAIZ4 20.00 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.56 ▲ 7.11% GMAT3 4.25 ▲ 10.68% PSSA3 46.41 ▲ 1.02% CVCB3 0.83 ▼ 1.19% POSI3 3.15 ▼ 6.53% SLCE3 18.28 ▼ 0.44% NATU3 5.13 ▼ 3.75% BRKM5 3.02 ▼ 1.63% RANI3 8.18 — 0.00% CSNA3 3.72 ▼ 12.06%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Earnings Business - Brazil

Vale’s Q2 Earnings Skyrocket with Highest Iron Production Since 2018

Vale, the global leader in iron ore, reported a significant net profit increase of 210%, reaching $2.769 billion in Q2 2024. Consequently, this performance surpassed the previous year and marked...

By Richard Mann · · 2 min read
Vale

Vale, the global leader in iron ore, reported a significant net profit increase of 210%, reaching $2.769 billion in Q2 2024.

Consequently, this performance surpassed the previous year and marked a 65% jump from the prior quarter.

Moreover, iron ore sales rose by 7% year-over-year, with a substantial 25% increase from the preceding quarter.

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Additionally, production hit a peak not seen since 2018, driven by efficient management and strategic inventory sales.

Furthermore, Vale’s EBITDA reached a robust $3.993 billion, maintaining stability year-over-year and increasing 16% quarter-over-quarter.

Vale's Q2 Earnings Skyrocket with Highest Iron Production Since 2018.
Vale’s Q2 Earnings Skyrocket with Highest Iron Production Since 2018.

This stability demonstrates Vale’s resilience in maintaining profitability despite market fluctuations.

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Meanwhile, net sales rose by 3% year-over-year, totaling $9.920 billion, with a 17% increase from Q1.

Consequently, these figures underscore Vale’s adeptness in navigating the complex iron market and generating substantial revenue.

Under President Eduardo Bartolomeo’s guidance, Vale achieved record-breaking production this quarter.

Additionally, Bartolomeo highlighted strategic initiatives aimed at transforming Vale into a leading low-carbon steel supplier.

Notably, projects like Vargem Grande and Capanema are set to boost Vale’s capacity by 30 million tons in the upcoming year.

Vale’s remarkable performance this quarter goes beyond corporate success. It indicates strategic growth in the iron ore sector, affecting global steel production and supply chains.

This story is particularly relevant as global industries strive for sustainability, positioning Vale as a key player in the industry’s evolution.

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Nov 15, 2026 · 06:37

Ibovespa · benchmark
172,457.76
+0.66%
L 171,132day rangeH 172,715

+9.73% over 12 months

Market breadth · 14 names
43% advancing

6 ▲ advancing8 declining ▼

Currencies, rates & key inputs
USD / BRL
5.67
+0.45%

EUR / BRL
6.25
+0.93%

Selic rate
13.75%
·

Brent crude
95.84
+0.02%

Iron ore
161.91
·

Sector heatmap · average move today
Energy
+0.67%
PETR4, PRIO3

Industrials
+0.50%
WEGE3, RENT3

Financials
+0.31%
ITUB4, BBDC4, BBAS3, B3SA3

Consumer Staples
+0.25%
ABEV3

Utilities
-0.70%
ENEV3

Materials
-2.27%
SUZB3

Mining
-4.57%
VALE3, CSNA3, GGBR4

Consumer Disc.
-5.86%
AZZA3

Latin America scoreboard
IndexLastTodayStrength
IbovespaBrazil
172,457.76
+0.66%

S&P/BMV IPCMexico
71,204.98
-0.84%

S&P IPSAChile
10,660.26
+0.33%

S&P MERVALArgentina
2,848,945
—

MSCI COLCAPColombia
2,452.46
-0.02%

Full instrument board
Instrument Last Change YoY Prev. High Low Volume
IBOV 172,457.76 +0.66% +9.73% 171,324.31 172,715 171,132 —
USD/BRL 5.67 +0.45% +7.09% 5.64 5.67 5.63 —
SELIC 13.75% — — — — —
PETR4 45.30 +1.34% +39.43% 44.70 45.44 44.62 23,431,200
VALE3 63.50 -0.70% -3.30% 63.95 64.24 63.12 11,175,700
ITUB4 42.27 +1.42% +7.66% 41.68 42.56 41.62 19,532,400
BBDC4 14.52 +1.40% -25.46% 14.32 14.54 14.27 32,353,600
BBAS3 15.10 -2.45% -32.89% 15.48 15.60 14.98 85,573,900
B3SA3 14.89 +0.88% +2.90% 14.76 14.94 14.53 34,792,900
ABEV3 15.79 +0.25% +15.85% 15.75 15.83 15.64 13,254,800
WEGE3 51.31 -0.66% +14.48% 51.65 52.05 50.93 7,741,000
PRIO3 63.30 +0.00% +58.93% 63.30 63.83 62.65 10,460,300
SUZB3 54.77 -2.27% +14.92% 56.04 55.98 54.66 3,845,300
RENT3 30.07 +1.66% -28.47% 29.58 30.35 29.58 7,599,300
AZZA3 15.91 -5.86% -45.85% 16.90 17.10 15.72 6,641,600
CSNA3 3.72 -12.06% -56.79% 4.23 4.14 3.71 54,060,600
GGBR4 24.73 -0.96% +30.78% 24.97 25.09 24.53 5,458,200
ENEV3 26.81 -0.70% +38.98% 27.00 27.09 26.64 5,990,500

Largest moves today
CSNA3
3.72
-12.06%
AZZA3
15.91
-5.86%
BBAS3
15.10
-2.45%
SUZB3
54.77
-2.27%
RENT3
30.07
+1.66%
ITUB4
42.27
+1.42%
BBDC4
14.52
+1.40%
PETR4
45.30
+1.34%

The session read
The Ibovespa rose 0.66%, with breadth negative — 6 of 14 names higher. Energy led, while Consumer Disc. lagged.

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