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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile

44.93 USD
+1.86
4.32%
Updated Mar 17, 1:39 PM EDT
1 day
4.32%
5 days
6.98%
1 month
16.10%
3 months
18.42%
6 months
16.94%
Year to date
24.63%
1 year
-10.44%
5 years
136.23%
10 years
103.30%
 

About: Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile is a Chilean commodities producer with significant operations in lithium (primarily used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems), specialty and standard potassium fertilizers, iodine (primarily used in X-ray contrast media), and solar salts. The company extracts these materials through its high-quality salt brine deposits and caliche ore. SQM is developing a hard rock lithium project in Australia and expanding its lithium refining assets in China.

Employees: 8,344

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Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

72% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 50 | Existing positions closed: 29

33% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q3] → 4 (+1) [Q4]

9% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.18B [Q3] → $1.28B (+$102M) [Q4]

6% more funds holding

Funds holding: 222 [Q3] → 235 (+13) [Q4]

4.71% more ownership

Funds ownership: 19.86% [Q3] → 24.57% (+4.71%) [Q4]

11% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 66 | Existing positions reduced: 74

24% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $20.9M | Put options by funds: $27.5M

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for SQM.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about SQM published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
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 lithium revenue, which currently accounts for 43% of the company's profits. SQM is expanding lithium production, particularly in Chile, to meet rising demand, with diversified operations in Australia and China for stability.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile: This Is Why Lithium Will Fuel Growth
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Sociedad Quimica's Earnings Miss Estimates in Q4, Revenues Beat
SQM sees a 33% year-over-year decline in sales in the Lithium and Derivatives unit in Q4 as higher lithium sales volumes were more than offset by lower prices.
Sociedad Quimica's Earnings Miss Estimates in Q4, Revenues Beat
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
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 President Services and Finance Carlos Díaz Ortiz - General Manager, Lithium Potassium Division Pablo Altimiras - General Manager, Nitrates Iodine Division Mark Fones - Vice President of Strategies and M&A Lithium Felipe Smith - Commercial Vice President of Lithium Juan Pablo Bellolio - Commercial Vice President of Iodine and Industrial Chemicals Pablo Hernandez - VP of Strategy and Development Conference Call Participants Ben Isaacson - Scotiabank Joel Jackson - BMO Capital Markets Rafael Barcellos - Bradesco BBI Corinne Blanchard - Deutsche Bank Andres Castanos-Mollor - Berenberg Juraj Domic - LarrainVial Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
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 revenue declines, SQM's diversified operations and investments in new extraction capacities in China and Australia suggest robust future demand and potential revenue growth. Risks include slower-than-expected EV adoption and revenue loss from a renegotiated contract with the Chilean government, impacting their lithium extraction operations and profit margins.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile: Its Rebound Is A Matter Of When Not If
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Sociedad Quimica's Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates in Q3
SQM sees volume growth in almost all of its business lines amid headwinds from weaker year-over-year pricing in Q3.
Sociedad Quimica's Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates in Q3
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
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 - Chief Executive Officer Gerardo Illanes - Chief Financial Officer and VP of Finance Carlos Diaz Ortiz - CEO of SQM Salar Mark Fones - CEO of SQM International Lithium Felipe Smith - Commercial Vice President of SQM Salar Pablo Hernandez - Senior Director of Business Strategy and Development, SQM Salar Pablo Altimiras - CEO of Iodine & Nitrates Juan Pablo Bellolio - Commercial Vice President of Iodine and Industrial Chemicals Conference Call Participants Joel Jackson - BMO Capital Markets Ben Isaacson - Scotiabank Corinne Blanchard - Deutsche Bank Gabriel Simões - Goldman Sachs César Pérez-Novoa - BTG Pactual Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to the SQM Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 months ago
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),(2) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 of (US$524.5) million or (US$1.84) per share, compared to net income(2) of  US$1,809.5 million or US$6.33 per share for the same period last year.
SQM REPORTS EARNINGS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
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 lithium reserves and strategic partnerships, ensuring long-term growth and efficiency. SQM's aggressive expansion plans in Chile, Australia, and China aim to significantly boost production and revenue by 2025.
Sociedad QuíMica y Minera de Chile: A Key Lithium Player On A Path Of Strong Recovery
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
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 deficits may begin in 2025. Lithium company news - Arcadium Lithium confirms takeover offer from Rio Tinto. Bikita Minerals has shut down one of its production plants, citing weak global prices.
Lithium Miners News For The Month Of October 2024
Positive
MarketBeat
4 months ago
Global Lithium Demand Soars: Top 3 Stocks Positioned to Gain
The push toward new, more efficient, rechargeable batteries across multiple industries has driven demand for lithium skyward. Total global demand for the precious metal increased from 101 kilotons in 2021 to 165 kilotons in 2023, according to the International Energy Agency.
Global Lithium Demand Soars: Top 3 Stocks Positioned to Gain
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