/SQM
SQM Stock - Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
Basic Materials|Chemicals - SpecialtyNYSE
$68.76+1.57%
+$1.06 (+1.57%) • Dec 19
65
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.100
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).41
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.79
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+-4.3%upside
Target: $65.80
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ENTRY ZONE$68.07 – $69.45
TARGET (TP)$65.83
STOP LOSS$63.26
RISK/REWARD1:-0.5
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Financial Statements
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.02
52W High$69.80
52W Low$29.36
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.53B | $7.47B | $10.71B | $2.86B | $1.82B |
| Gross Profit | $1.33B | $3.08B | $5.74B | $1.09B | $482.87M |
| Gross Margin | 29.3% | 41.2% | 53.6% | 38.1% | 26.6% |
| Operating Income | $1.07B | $2.84B | $5.53B | $927.29M | $302.50M |
| Net Income | $-404,359,000 | $2.01B | $3.91B | $585.45M | $164.52M |
| Net Margin | -8.9% | 27.0% | 36.5% | 20.5% | 9.1% |
| EPS | $-1.42 | $7.05 | $13.68 | $2.05 | $0.62 |
Company Overview
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and distributes specialty plant nutrients, iodine and its derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, industrial chemicals, and other products and services. The company offers specialty plant nutrients, including potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium potassium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers. It also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications comprising x-ray contrast media, polarizing films for LCD and LED, antiseptics, biocides and disinfectants, pharmaceutical synthesis, electronics, pigments, and dye components. In addition, the company offers lithium carbonates for various applications that include electrochemical materials for batteries, frits for the ceramic and enamel industries, heat-resistant glass, air conditioning chemicals, continuous casting powder for steel extrusion, primary aluminum smelting process, pharmaceuticals, and lithium derivatives, as well as ingredient in manufacturing of gunpowder. Further, it supplies lithium hydroxide for the lubricating greases industry, as well as cathodes for batteries. Additionally, it offers potassium chloride and potassium sulfate for various crops, including corn, rice, sugar, soybean, and wheat; industrial chemicals, including sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, and solar salts; and other fertilizers and blends. The company operates in Chile, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
5
29%
Hold / Neutral
10
59%
Sell / Underperform
2
12%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
5 Bullish12 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$66
Average Target
↓ 4.2% Downside
Now
$35
Low
$66
Average
$92
High
Based on 17 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 17th 2025 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | $79 |
| December 12th 2025 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | $74 |
| December 4th 2025 | Goldman | Downgrade | Neutral | $63 |
| October 24th 2025 | Rothschild & Co Redburn | Initiation | Neutral | $54 |
| October 6th 2025 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | $50 |
| September 4th 2025 | Itau BBA | Resumed | Outperform | $55 |
| October 11th 2024 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | $44← $55 |
| August 9th 2024 | Goldman | Upgrade | Buy | - |
| July 31st 2024 | Berenberg | Initiation | Hold | $35 |
| April 8th 2024 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | $62.8← $52 |
| January 11th 2024 | Deutsche Bank | Downgrade | Hold | $52← $58 |
| December 15th 2023 | Goldman | Upgrade | Neutral | - |
| October 26th 2023 | Scotiabank | Upgrade | Sector Outperform | $84 |
| October 18th 2023 | BofA Securities | Downgrade | Underperform | $59← $69 |
| September 13th 2023 | Citigroup | Initiation | Buy | $85 |
Earnings History & Surprises
SQMBeat Rate
32%
Last 19 quarters
Avg Surprise
+2.3%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
6/13
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$0.62
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
-38.8%
$0.71vs$1.16
Q2 24
+146.5%
$0.80vs$-1.72
Q3 24
-24.2%
$0.75vs$0.99
Q4 24
-30.3%
$0.46vs$0.66
Q1 25
-19.2%
$0.42vs$0.52
Q2 25
-23.8%
$0.48vs$0.63
Q3 25
-40.4%
$0.31vs$0.52
Q4 25
-8.8%
$0.62vs$0.68
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q1 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | $0.72 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 | $0.68 | $0.62 | -8.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | $0.52 | $0.31 | -40.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2025 | May 28, 2025 | $0.63 | $0.48 | -23.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 | $0.52 | $0.42 | -19.2% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | $0.66 | $0.46 | -30.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Aug 21, 2024 | $0.99 | $0.75 | -24.2% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2024 | May 23, 2024 | $-1.72 | $0.80 | +146.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | $1.16 | $0.71 | -38.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | $2.11 | $1.68 | -20.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | $2.53 | $2.03 | -19.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2023 | May 18, 2023 | $3.05 | $2.63 | -13.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 | $3.73 | $4.03 | +8.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Nov 16, 2022 | $3.38 | $3.85 | +13.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 | $3.10 | $3.01 | -2.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2022 | May 19, 2022 | $1.28 | $2.79 | +118.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Mar 2, 2022 | $0.91 | $1.13 | +24.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | $0.49 | $0.37 | -24.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 | $0.32 | $0.31 | -3.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2021 | May 19, 2021 | $0.25 | $0.26 | +4.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
Shares of lithium-related stocks are trading higher after the Bureau of Natural Resources of Yichun announced plans to cancel 27 mining permits.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 17, 2025, 02:37 PM•Also: , ,
JP Morgan Upgrades Sociedad Quimica Y Minera to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $79
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 17, 2025, 01:28 PM
Reuters Reported Earlier, China's Yichun To Revoke 27 Expired Lithium Mining Permits; Analysts Say Impact Unlikely On Current Supply
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 17, 2025, 10:47 AM•Also: , ,
Citigroup Downgrades Sociedad Quimica Y Minera to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $74
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 12, 2025, 02:51 PM•Also:
Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Sociedad Quimica Y Minera, Raises Price Target to $63
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 5, 2025, 06:08 PM
Reported November 18, 2025: Sociedad Quimica Y Minera Q3 EPS $0.62 Misses $1.02 Estimate, Sales $1.173B Miss $1.333B Estimate
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 19, 2025, 08:21 PM
SQM surges to two-year high after strong Q3, sees global lithium demand rising 25% this year
📈 PositiveSeeking Alpha•Nov 19, 2025, 06:26 PM
US-listed shares of Chilean companies are trading higher following reports suggesting that presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast is the favorite to win the election.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 17, 2025, 05:24 PM•Also: ,
Shares of lithium stocks are trading higher after Ganfgeng Lithium Group's chairman issued bullish FY26 demand guidance, which may be based on an increase in demand for batteries and power infrastructure. Also, the commodity may be experiencing sympathy with the Chile stock rally since the country is the second-largest lithium producer.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 17, 2025, 03:33 PM•Also: , ,
China approves SQM-Codelco Chile lithium partnership
📈 PositiveSeeking Alpha•Nov 10, 2025, 06:18 PM
Shares of lithium-related stocks are trading lower. The White House announced it reached a trade and economic deal with President Xi.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 3, 2025, 07:51 PM•Also: , ,
Shares of lithium-related stocks are trading lower. The continued threat of a prolonged U.S-China trade war is weighing on the sector.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 27, 2025, 03:58 PM•Also: , ,
Rothschild & Co Initiates Coverage On Sociedad Quimica Y Minera with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $54
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 24, 2025, 11:34 AM•Also: ,
Shares of lithium-related stocks are trading lower amid a pullback after a recent rally due to China's Commerce Ministry announcing that foreign suppliers must obtain approval to export certain products containing rare-earth materials. Also the continued threat of a prolonged U.S-China trade war is weighing on the sector.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 17, 2025, 03:53 PM•Also: , ,
Shares of lithium-related stocks are trading lower amid a pullback after a recent rally due to China's Commerce Ministry announcing that foreign suppliers must obtain approval to export certain products containing rare-earth materials. Also the continued threat of a prolonged U.S-China trade war is weighing on the sector.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 16, 2025, 04:50 PM•Also: , ,
Shares of lithium-related stocks are trading higher amid continued strength after China's Commerce Ministry, last week, announced that foreign suppliers must obtain approval to export certain products containing rare-earth materials, and the country will require licenses for the export of specific lithium batteries. President Trump's recent social media post about China may have eased trade concerns.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 13, 2025, 02:29 PM•Also: , ,
Shares of lithium-related stocks are trading higher after China's Commerce Ministry announced that foreign suppliers must obtain approval to export certain products containing rare-earth materials, and the country will require licenses for the export of specific lithium batteries.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 9, 2025, 02:30 PM•Also: , ,
Jefferies Downgrades Sociedad Quimica Y Minera to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $50
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 6, 2025, 11:05 AM
Shares of lithium-related stocks are trading lower amid ongoing volatility. The commodity may be weighed down due to concerns over a government shutdown.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Sep 30, 2025, 05:43 PM•Also: , ,
Shares of lithium companies are trading lower following reports suggesting that Contemporary Amperex Technology is expected to resume mining operations at the Jianxiawo mine in China.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Sep 9, 2025, 04:53 PM•Also: , ,
Frequently Asked Questions about SQM
What is SQM's current stock price?
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) is currently trading at $68.76 per share. The stock has moved +1.57% today.
What is the analyst price target for SQM?
The average analyst price target for SQM is $65.83, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. in?
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically within the Chemicals - Specialty industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is SQM's market cap?
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. has a market capitalization of $19.64 billion, making it a large-cap company.
Does SQM pay dividends?
No, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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