Vale Q1 2016 Earnings Review: Lower Costs Offset Impact Of Decline In Commodity Prices On Earnings
Vale reported an improvement in its earnings per share despite weak copper and nickel prices, which negatively impacted the company’s top line. A decline in costs, primarily as a result of Vale’s cost reduction initiatives, offset the impact of lower revenue on earnings.
Have more questions about Vale? See the links below.
- Vale’s Full Year 2015 Pre-Earnings Report
- Vale’s Q4 2015 Earnings Report: Decline In Iron Ore Prices Negatively Impacts Results
- How Important Is China To Vale’s Iron Ore Sales?
- What Is China’s Share Of Vale’s Overall Revenue?
- What Is Vale’s Revenue & EBITDA Breakdown?
- What Is Vale’s Fundamental Value Based On 2015 Results?
- By What Percentage Has Vale’s Revenue & EBITDA Declined Over The Last 5 Years?
- By What Percentage Can Vale’s Revenue & EBITDA Increase Over The Next 3 Years?
- How Has Vale’s Revenue Composition Changed Over The Last 5 Years?
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