Vale S.A. (VALE) Shares Outstanding: 4.27
Is Vale S.A.’s shares outstanding high or low?
Vale S.A.'s shares outstanding of 4.27 is in line with its 5-year average of 4.61, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.23–5.13).
0.44% above its 12-month average of 4.25.
VALE Shares Outstanding Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
VALE Average Shares Outstanding Chart
VALE Current vs Average Shares Outstanding Chart
VALE Shares Outstanding Metrics
SHARES OUTSTANDING
4.27
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM
4.25
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y
4.38
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y
4.61
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y
4.86
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y
5.12
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y
5.04
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.44%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.45%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-7.35%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-12.23%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-16.60%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-15.23%
Share Structure
Shares Outstanding
4.27B
Float Shares
N/A
Stock Price
$15.31
Market Cap
$65.3B
Annual Shares Outstanding History
| Year | Weighted Average Shares | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.27B | +0.89% |
| 2024 | 4.23B | -3.09% |
| 2023 | 4.37B | -5.86% |
| 2022 | 4.64B | -7.47% |
| 2021 | 5.01B | -2.28% |
| 2020 | 5.13B | +0.03% |
| 2019 | 5.13B | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 5.18B | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 5.20B | +0.00% |
| 2016 | 5.20B | +0.85% |
| 2015 | 5.15B | +0.00% |
| 2014 | 5.15B | +0.00% |
| 2013 | 5.15B | +0.93% |
| 2012 | 5.11B | -2.69% |
| 2011 | 5.25B | +0.02% |
| 2010 | 5.25B | -2.22% |
| 2009 | 5.36B | +5.98% |
| 2008 | 5.06B | +3.62% |
| 2007 | 4.89B | +0.69% |
| 2006 | 4.85B | +5.34% |
| 2005 | 4.61B | +0.00% |
| 2004 | 4.61B | +0.00% |
| 2003 | 4.61B | -0.28% |
| 2002 | 4.62B | +0.00% |
| 2001 | 4.62B | +0.00% |
| 2000 | 4.62B | - |
Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price
Key concepts:
- Float shares: Shares available for public trading
- Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
- Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
- Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap
Vale S.A. Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition
Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vale S.A. Shares Outstanding FAQ
- What is the shares outstanding for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The shares outstanding for VALE stock is 4.27.
- Is Vale S.A.'s shares outstanding high or low?
- Vale S.A.'s shares outstanding of 4.27 is in line with its 5-year average of 4.61, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.23–5.13).
- What is the TTM average shares outstanding for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The TTM average shares outstanding for VALE stock is 4.25.
- What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 3Y average shares outstanding for VALE stock is 4.38.
- What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 5Y average shares outstanding for VALE stock is 4.61.
- What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 10Y average shares outstanding for VALE stock is 4.86.
- What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 15Y average shares outstanding for VALE stock is 5.12.
- What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 20Y average shares outstanding for VALE stock is 5.04.
Vale S.A. Shares Outstanding History
| DATE | SHARES OUTSTANDING |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 4.27 |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.23 |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.37 |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.64 |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.01 |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.13 |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.13 |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.18 |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.20 |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.20 |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.15 |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.15 |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.15 |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.11 |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.25 |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.25 |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.36 |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.06 |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.89 |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.85 |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.61 |
| 2004-12-31 | 4.61 |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.61 |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.62 |
| 2001-12-31 | 4.62 |
| 2000-12-31 | 4.62 |
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About Vale S.A.
Operating globally and within Brazil, Vale S.A. is a major producer and seller of essential raw materials, including iron ore, iron ore pellets, nickel, and copper. Its operations are organized into two primary segments. The Iron Solutions segment is dedicated to the extraction and production of iron ore, pellets, and various other ferrous products, also providing crucial logistics services. Meanwhile, the Energy Transition Materials segment specializes in mining nickel, along with its valuable by-products such as gold, silver, cobalt, and other precious metals. This segment also handles copper, primarily used in construction for piping and electrical cables. Established in 1942, the company was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce before officially rebranding as Vale S.A. in May 2009. Vale S.A. is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Industrial Materials
- CEO
- Gustavo Duarte Pimenta