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SQM Stock Chart & Stats
$78.28
-$0.59(-0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$78.28
-$0.59(-0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$41.94 - $98.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume454.71K
Average Volume (3M)964.56K
Market Cap
$16.66B
Enterprise Value$24.46B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.33B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.29B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.1
Beta0.63
Next Earnings
Nov 18, 2026EPS Estimate
2.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.13%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.86
Shares Outstanding142,818,910
10 Day Avg. Volume908,513
30 Day Avg. Volume964,561
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.14
Price to Book (P/B)3.45
Price to Sales (P/S)4.30
P/FCF Ratio44.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.47
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.63
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.61
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.95
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$88.50Price Target Upside13.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)7.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.55B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Financial RecoveryThe sharp TTM recovery demonstrates renewed earnings power across SQM’s operations after weaker prior periods. High gross and operating margins provide room to fund investment, absorb cost pressure, and support shareholder returns if operating conditions remain favorable over the next several quarters.
Improved Cash GenerationStrong operating and free cash flow improves SQM’s ability to finance expansion, service obligations, and return capital without relying entirely on external funding. The current cash generation gives the company greater strategic flexibility while capacity and processing investments progress.
Lithium Capacity ExpansionPlanned production growth should strengthen SQM’s position in the global lithium supply chain and allow it to capture demand from battery markets over a multi-year horizon. Record recent volumes and expanded capacity also create operating scale that can support competitiveness.
Bears Say
Cyclical Earnings And LeverageSQM’s earnings history shows meaningful sensitivity to commodity pricing and market conditions, while higher leverage than in 2022 reduces financial flexibility. If the cycle weakens again, debt obligations could constrain investment capacity and make cash generation less resilient.
Lithium Supply And Price VolatilityAdditional lithium supply could pressure realized prices and margins even if demand continues to grow. Because SQM’s profitability is materially linked to lithium, expanded production from competing regions may increase volatility and make revenue conversion from volume growth less predictable.
Execution And Partner DependenceMajor growth plans depend on regulatory approval, multi-year execution, and continued access to third-party tolling capacity. Delays, partner changes, or contract uncertainty could postpone expected production benefits and increase the complexity and cost of scaling lithium output.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA News
SQM FAQ
What was Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA lowest stock price was $41.94 and its highest was $98.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA’s market cap?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA’s market cap is $16.66B.
When is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 18, 2026 which is in 27 days.
How were Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA’s earnings last quarter?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA released its earnings results on Aug 19, 2026. The company reported $2.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.015 by $0.295.
Is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA pay dividends?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.395 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.13%. See more information on Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA dividends here
What is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA’s EPS estimate?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA’s EPS estimate is 2.11.
How many shares outstanding does Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA have?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA has 142,818,910 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA reported an EPS of $2.31 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.015. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.222%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SQM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$88.50 (13.06% Upside)
$88.50 (13.06% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SQM Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 492.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
40.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
23.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
44.04%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A., commonly known as SQM, is a major global producer and distributor of a diverse array of chemical and mineral products. Its extensive offerings include specialized plant nutrition solutions, iodine and its various chemical compounds, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, and a range of industrial chemicals, alongside other related products and services. Among its key agricultural products are specialty plant nutrients like potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, and sodium potassium nitrate, as well as customized blends and advanced fertilizers. The company also manufactures iodine and its derivatives, which are widely utilized across medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial sectors. These applications encompass crucial ingredients for x-ray contrast agents, polarizing films essential for LCD and LED displays, various antiseptics, biocides, and disinfectants, components for pharmaceutical synthesis, electronic materials, and elements vital for pigments and dyes. Furthermore, SQM supplies lithium carbonates, which are indispensable for numerous applications. These range from electrochemical materials critical for battery manufacturing, frits for the ceramic and enamel industries, and specialized heat-resistant glass, to chemicals used in air conditioning systems, continuous casting powders for steel extrusion, and processing agents for primary aluminum smelting. Lithium carbonates are also employed in pharmaceuticals and as an ingredient in gunpowder production, in addition to serving as a base for other lithium derivatives. Additionally, the company provides lithium hydroxide, valued for its role in the lubricating greases industry and as a key material for battery cathodes. The company's portfolio extends to potassium chloride and potassium sulfate, which are essential for cultivating various crops such as corn, rice, sugar cane, soybeans, and wheat. SQM also produces industrial chemicals including sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, and solar salts, alongside a variety of other fertilizers and custom blends. With a significant global footprint, SQM operates across Chile, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America, and Asia. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
SQM Company Deck
SQM Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
SQM's call was largely positive: the company reported record lithium volumes, rising Q2 lithium prices, clear near-term production targets (280k–290k LCE in 2026; ~300k in 2027), robust iodine and specialty nutrition performance, and sizable strategic investments (Mount Holland expansion, Salar Futuro, and $3B CapEx plan). However, the positive outlook is tempered by market and execution risks — price volatility, timing/realization mismatches, potential supply additions from other regions, BESS deployment timing, reliance on tolling partners, and multi-year timelines for major projects — which create short-to-medium term uncertainty.View all SQM earnings summariesSQM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$88.50
▲(13.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
5.12% Mutual Funds
1.25% Other Institutional Investors
88.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors