Basic and diluted earnings per share
Dec. 31, 2025
The basic and diluted earnings per share are presented below:
| Year ended December 31, | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net income attributable to Vale S.A.'s shareholders | 2,352 | 6,166 | 7,983 |
| Thousands of shares | |||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 4,268,775 | 4,274,854 | 4,366,130 |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding and potential ordinary shares | 4,274,804 | 4,279,867 | 4,369,961 |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Vale S.A.'s shareholders | |||
| Common share (US$) |
