Vale do Rio Doce's EBITDA was R$20.45 billion
, while Itaú BBA analysts projected R$22.9 billion. Analysts' consensus revenue was R$54.9 billion, but verified net revenue was slightly lower, at R$52 billion. However, the profit projected by analysts for the quarter was R$12.75 billion and reached R$13.8 billion.
Therefore, although some numbers were below what was projected by the market, the last line was above what was projected, which could encourage investors in the next trading session.