Want to see SQM full AI Analyst Report?
SQM Stock Chart & Stats
$88.80
-$0.50(-1.27%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$88.80
-$0.50(-1.27%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$31.90 - $98.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume441.33K
Average Volume (3M)1.26M
Market Cap
$22.04B
Enterprise Value$26.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.87B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.6
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
1.86Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.86
Shares Outstanding142,818,910
10 Day Avg. Volume1,328,536
30 Day Avg. Volume1,257,536
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 Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.91
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.21
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.10
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$84.50Price Target Upside-4.84% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)6.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.09B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Production Scale & GuidanceHigher confirmed volumes and upgraded lithium guidance reflect durable capacity gains and stronger contractual or spot sales visibility. Full-capacity Nova Andino (with CODELCO) increases SQM's effective supply to battery supply chains, underpinning multi-quarter revenue predictability and market share expansion.
Resource Disclosure & Asset BaseUpdated technical reports strengthen reserve and resource transparency for core assets like Salar de Atacama. Improved, certified geological disclosures support long-term production planning, regulatory permitting and investor confidence in SQM's sustained resource-driven output.
Rebounding ProfitabilityThe rebound to healthy margins and positive net income indicates restored operating leverage and cost control across cycles. Sustained mid-30% gross margins provide durable profitability buffer for specialty and lithium segments, supporting reinvestment and debt servicing capacity over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Earnings CyclicalitySQM's earnings swing materially with commodity cycles and demand for lithium and fertilizers, making cash flows and profits difficult to forecast. This structural volatility constrains capital allocation, raises working-capital risk, and increases execution pressure during downturns.
Meaningful LeverageElevated debt reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity. In a cyclical commodity business, leverage increases vulnerability to downturns, potentially forcing asset-sale rhetoric or curtailed investment if margins compress again.
Uneven Cash ConversionInconsistent translation of earnings into cash (free cash flow roughly 0.34x of net income and prior negative cash flows) undermines reliability of internal funding. That volatility complicates debt servicing, dividend policy, and multi-year capex planning in a capital-intensive mining business.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA News
SQM FAQ
What was Sociedad Quimica Y Minera’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera lowest stock price was $31.90 and its highest was $98.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera’s market cap?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera’s market cap is $22.04B.
When is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Sociedad Quimica Y Minera’s earnings last quarter?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera released its earnings results on May 26, 2026. The company reported $1.28 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.545 by -$0.265.
Is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sociedad Quimica Y Minera’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Sociedad Quimica Y Minera pay dividends?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.018 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Sociedad Quimica Y Minera dividends here
What is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera’s EPS estimate?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera’s EPS estimate is 1.86.
How many shares outstanding does Sociedad Quimica Y Minera have?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera has 142,818,910 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sociedad Quimica Y Minera’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera reported an EPS of $1.28 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.545. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.364%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sociedad Quimica Y Minera?
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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$84.50 (-4.84% Downside)
$84.50 (-4.84% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SQM Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.0M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
101.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
37.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominately positive operational and market picture: record lithium volumes, improving lithium prices, strong iodine profitability (42% of gross margin), and solid full-year revenues and net income. International operations achieved key milestones (first Kwinana shipment) and production/growth targets for 2026 were raised (target ~260,000 LCE). Offsetting these positives are execution and timing risks — Kwinana ramp-up delays into 2027, a delayed Chile capacity timeline to 2028, cost composition impacts from lease payments tied to higher prices, supply disruptions in certain lithium feedstocks, and pending permits that add timetable uncertainty. Overall, highlights on volumes, pricing, margins and ESG recognition outweigh the lowlights, which are mainly timing or volatility-related rather than structural demand failures.View all SQM earnings summariesSQM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$84.50
▼(-4.84% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Albemarle
―
Eastman Chemical
―
International Flavors & Fragrances
―
RPM International
―
Westlake Corporation
―
Ownership Overview
―
Insiders
5.12% Mutual Funds
13.34% Other Institutional Investors
76.84% Public Companies and
Individual Investors