Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)

NYSE: SQM · Real-Time Price · USD
46.45
+0.69 (1.51%)
At close: Aug 13, 2025, 4:00 PM
46.01
-0.44 (-0.95%)
After-hours: Aug 13, 2025, 7:53 PM EDT
1.51%
Market Cap 13.27B
Revenue (ttm) 4.48B
Net Income (ttm) 602.68M
Shares Out 285.64M
EPS (ttm) 2.11
PE Ratio 22.02
Forward PE 18.41
Dividend $2.11 (4.62%)
Ex-Dividend Date May 9, 2024
Volume 1,934,966
Open 46.77
Previous Close 45.76
Day's Range 45.75 - 47.07
52-Week Range 29.36 - 47.39
Beta 1.06
Analysts Buy
Price Target 42.50 (-8.5%)
Earnings Date Aug 19, 2025

About SQM

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. operates as a mining company worldwide. The company offers specialty plant nutrients, including sodium potassium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers under Ultrasol, Qrop, Speedfol, Allganic, Ultrasoline, ProP, and Prohydric brands. It also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, agricultural, industrial, and human and animal nutrition products comprising x-ray contrast media, biocides, antiseptics and disinfectants, pharmaceutical intermediates, polarizing films for ... [Read more]

Sector Materials
IPO Date Sep 20, 1993
Employees 7,682
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol SQM
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for SQM stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $42.5, which is a decrease of -8.50% from the latest price.

Price Target
$42.5
(-8.50% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

North American Lithium producers rally as Chinese mine closure lifts price outlook

Shares of North American lithium producers surged on Monday after news that a major Chinese lithium mine would halt operations, a move investors believe could ease a global supply glut and support a r...

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2 days ago - Invezz

Lithium Prices and Stocks Soar as Chinese Firm Suspends Major Mine's Operations

Shares of Albemarle (ALB) and other lithium producers took off on reports big Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., or CATL, said it was suspending production at one of the larges...

Other symbols: ALB
2 days ago - Investopedia

Lithium Miners Rally, C3 AI (AI) Down 30%, ELF Upgrade

China continues to dominate trading headlines, this time with Chinese lithium producers halting production of the metal. As Sam Vadas notes, it still chiseled out rallies for stocks tied to lithium pr...

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2 days ago - Schwab Network

These lithium stocks are surging as a mine in China goes offline. Can the rally continue?

The supply of metal used for electric vehicles and computer batteries has been growing, but stocks of lithium companies are rallying as another mine shuts down.

Other symbols: LACLITPLLALBSGML
2 days ago - Market Watch

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile: A De-Risked Giant For The Coming Lithium Bull Market

Compelling data from high-cost producers in China and Australia indicate that supply-side capitulation is underway, forming a classic bottoming signal for lithium prices. SQM recently finalized a land...

23 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Chile's Codelco secures new lithium quota for SQM partnership

Chile's state-run copper producer Codelco said on Tuesday it has secured regulatory approval for a new lithium quota, clearing one of the remaining hurdles to produce the battery metal through its joi...

6 weeks ago - Reuters

Sociedad Química y Minera De Chile: From The Atacama Desert To The World's Electric Cars

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile is a key lithium producer with unique Atacama assets, powering global EV and battery supply chains, and supplying essential agricultural inputs like iodine, and nitr...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call May 28, 2025 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Isabel Bendeck - Investor Relations Officer Ricardo Ramos - CEO Gerard...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

SQM Reports Earnings for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

SANTIAGO, Chile, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) (NYSE: SQM; Santiago Stock Exchange: SQM-B, SQM-A) reported today net income for the three months ended ...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile: Attractive Despite The Section 232 Investigation Threat

President Trump signed an executive order on April 15 to launch a Section 232 investigation into the national security threats posed by critical mineral imports. SQM benefits from low-cost lithium pro...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Exclusive: Indian state firms seek stake in SQM's lithium projects in Australia, sources say

Four Indian state firms are in talks with Chilean miner SQM to acquire a 20% stake in its two lithium projects in Australia for $600 million, four sources said, in New Delhi's biggest effort to secure...

4 months ago - Reuters

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile: This Is Why Lithium Will Fuel Growth

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile is rated a Buy due to projected growth in the EV market, driving future lithium demand and revenue. Partnership with Codelco in 2031 is set to lower 20-25% of SQM's ...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 5, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Isabel Bendeck - Investor Relations Officer Gerardo Illanes - Vice ...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile: Its Rebound Is A Matter Of When Not If

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile shares are trading near 5-year lows due to declining lithium prices, but their large market share and superior margins position them well for a turnaround. Despite r...

9 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 20, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Isabel Bendeck - Investor Relations Ricardo Ramos Rodríguez - Ch...

9 months ago - Seeking Alpha

SQM REPORTS EARNINGS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Highlights SQM reported total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 of US$3,455.0 million compared to total revenues of  US$6,155.9 million for the same period last year.  Net loss(1),...

9 months ago - PRNewsWire

Sociedad QuíMica y Minera de Chile: A Key Lithium Player On A Path Of Strong Recovery

I rate SQM a "Strong Buy" due to its key role in lithium, expected demand surge, and solid financials despite recent market headwinds. The company benefits from privileged access to Chile's rich lithi...

9 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Lithium Miners News For The Month Of October 2024

Lithium prices were flat the past month. Lithium market news - The US government is reportedly examining price support mechanisms for domestic critical mineral projects. BloombergNEF forecasts lithium...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

SQM: A Diversified Minerals Portfolio, Driving Growth Across Energy, Tech, and Agriculture

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM, Financial), based in Chile, has established itself as one of the world's leading producers of lithium, iodine, and potassium derivatives.

11 months ago - GuruFocus

Lithium Stocks Surge on Report Rio Tinto May Be Considering Acquisition

Shares of Albemarle (ALB), Arcadium Lithium (ALTM), and Sociedad Quimica y Minera, or SQM (SQM), jumped Friday following a report that mining giant Rio Tinto (RIO) could be looking to buy a company in...

Other symbols: RIOALBALTM
11 months ago - Investopedia

Three Lithium Stocks Soaring Thanks to Mining Giant Rio Tinto

On Friday, The Australian reported that Rio Tinto might be looking at M&A in the lithium space. That sent shares of Albemarle, Arcadium, and SQM higher.

Other symbols: RIOALBALTM
11 months ago - Barrons

LiTHOS Provides Q3 Corporate & Operational Update

VANCOUVER, BC , Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - LiTHOS Group Ltd.

11 months ago - PRNewsWire

4 Factor Dividend Growth Strategy: A Speed Bump On The Home Stretch

The 4-factor dividend growth portfolio is a strategy that leverages the stock selection process of Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF with a few minor twists. The portfolio fell by 0.27% in August, under...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) Q2 2024 Results Conference Call August 22, 2024 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Irina Axenova - Head of IR Ricardo Ramos - Chief Executive Officer ...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile: Falling Knife Still Worth Catching

SQM posted a mixed earnings release. However, there are reasons to be optimistic. Lithium prices have plummeted, impacting SQM's revenue and earnings markedly. SQM's low-cost position, places it well ...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha