Dec 30, 2025 • MarketBeat
NEUTRAL
Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. Declares Special Dividend of $0.12 (NYSE:SQM)
Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. (NYSE:SQM) declared a special dividend of $0.1236 per share, payable on January 5th to shareholders of record on December 30th, 2025. The company's dividend is well-covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 3.9% and an expected future payout ratio of 4.2% based on analysts' EPS forecasts. Despite missing recent quarterly EPS estimates, SQM's stock trades around $69.02 with a market capitalization of $19.72 billion.
Dec 28, 2025 • Buenos Aires Times
BULLISH
Chilean firms partner to form giant company to exploit lithium
Chile's state-owned Codelco and private miner SQM have formed a new company, Nova Andino Litio SpA, to exploit lithium in the Atacama Desert. This partnership aims to boost lithium extraction, a critical component for EV batteries, and restore Chile's global leadership in its production. The deal gives the Chilean government greater control over one of the world's richest lithium reserves and is expected to increase production significantly.
Dec 21, 2025 • Simply Wall Street
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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) - Stock Analysis
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) is analyzed for its stock performance, with varying analyst opinions on its future valuation influenced by lithium price shifts, regulatory policies, and production expansion. Key takeaways highlight the company's potential for sustained growth due to increased lithium and specialty chemical production, alongside risks from debt and dividend coverage. The report also provides a detailed financial overview, historical price performance, and recent news affecting the stock.
Dec 21, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
79,387 Shares in Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. $SQM Purchased by Perpetual Ltd
Perpetual Ltd recently acquired 79,387 shares of Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. (SQM) in the third quarter, valued at approximately $3.41 million. This move comes as SQM reported mixed Q3 results, with revenues exceeding expectations but EPS falling short, leading to an average analyst rating of "Hold" and a target price of $59.75. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week high, with significant institutional ownership.
Dec 17, 2025 • StocksToTrade
BULLISH
SQM Stock Surges Amid Bright Lithium Prospects and Analyst Upgrades
Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. (SQM) stock has surged by 5.88% due to increasing demand for lithium and growth in the electric vehicle sector, prompting several analyst upgrades. Scotiabank, JPMorgan, and BMO Capital have all raised their price targets for SQM, citing a positive lithium outlook and projected industry deficit, while Citi has issued a neutral rating. The company's Q3 financials showed a rise in net income and revenue, reinforcing investor confidence despite a slight earnings miss.
Dec 17, 2025 • The Motley Fool
BULLISH
Why Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile Stock Popped Today
Shares of Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile (SQM) rose by 5% today after news that China plans to cancel 27 lithium mining permits. Although analysts believe this will have little immediate impact as the licenses were expired, it suggests a reduced potential for future lithium supply growth, which could lead to higher prices. SQM is already profitable and well-positioned to benefit from any lithium price increase, making it a potentially attractive investment despite its current valuation.