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NYSE:SQM

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$56.75
-0.76 (-1.32%)
(As of 09/22/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$56.70
$59.31
50-Day Range
$56.75
$79.84
52-Week Range
$56.69
$112.35
Volume
1.12 million shs
Average Volume
1.39 million shs
Market Capitalization
$16.21 billion
P/E Ratio
4.53
Dividend Yield
3.54%
Price Target
$82.61

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.38 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
45.6% Upside
$82.61 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.24% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.78mentions of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
-6.15%
From $11.06 to $10.38 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.09 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

11th out of 164 stocks

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels Industry

2nd out of 18 stocks


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About Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) Stock

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile, or SQM, is a Chilean-based company primarily producing and distributing fertilizers, lithium, and iodine. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile. With operations in Chile, the United States, Argentina, and China, SQM is a global leader in producing and distributing specialty plant nutrition and potassium nitrate products and a key player in the lithium industry.

SQM's management team is led by Ricardo Ramos, who has been Chief Executive Officer since 2018. Ramos joined SQM in 2001 and has held various leadership positions. Before becoming CEO, Ramos served as SQM's Chief Financial Officer. In recent years, SQM has experienced strong financial performance. SQM has reported revenue and earnings increases yearly for the past several years. Earnings per share have also increased yearly.

Additionally, SQM has seen steady profit margins, with a gross profit margin of 35.4% in 2023 and a net profit margin of 18.5%. SQM has a moderate level of debt. In terms of ownership, SQM is primarily owned by various institutional investors, with the largest shareholders including Pampa Calichera and PotashCorp. SQM's valuation metrics compare favorably to industry peers. The company has a price-to-earnings and a price-to-book ratio lower than industry averages.

Regarding market performance, SQM has experienced some volatility in recent years. In Q1 of 2020, the stock saw its five-year low of around $15 per share. However, shortly after hitting that low, the stock started rising, and in Q2 of 2022, it hit an all-time high of around $115 a share. Trading volume has been equally volatile, with an average volume of approximately 1.8 million shares. 

SQM operates in a highly competitive industry, with key competitors including Albemarle Corporation and FMC Corporation. The global fertilizer market is projected to reach $199 billion by 2027, driven by increasing demand for food and agriculture products. Additionally, the lithium market is expected to grow significantly, driven by increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and other applications. SQM faces regulatory and political risks, particularly in relation to its lithium operations.

Looking ahead, SQM has identified several growth opportunities. The company plans to increase its specialty plant nutrition product production and expand its lithium market presence. Additionally, SQM has announced plans to invest in new technologies like blockchain to improve supply chain transparency and efficiency.

SQM has achieved a solid financial performance over the past few years, with revenue and earnings growth outpacing the industry average. However, the company's reliance on lithium has become a concern for investors due to potential market fluctuations. Lithium accounts for over half of the company's revenue, and changes in demand or pricing could significantly impact its financial performance. Moreover, the competitive landscape of the lithium industry is rapidly evolving, with new players entering the market and established competitors investing heavily in production capacity. Additionally, regulatory changes, such as new environmental regulations or tariffs, could impact the company's operations and profitability. Furthermore, changing consumer preferences, such as a shift towards electric vehicles, could alter the demand for lithium and other key products, adversely affecting SQM's growth prospects. 

SQM Price History

SQM Stock News Headlines

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SQM Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/20 Dividend
7/13/2023
Dividend Payable
7/20/2023
Last Earnings
8/16/2023
Today
9/23/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/15/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Mining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals, except fuels
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
6,479
Year Founded
1968

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$82.61
High Stock Price Forecast
$100.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$60.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+45.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.38
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$3.91 billion
Pretax Margin
47.99%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$10.71 billion
Cash Flow
$13.20 per share
Book Value
$17.27 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$16.21 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.02

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Ricardo Ramos Rodríguez
    Chief Exec. Officer
  • Mr. Gerardo Illanes G.
    CFO & VP of Fin.
  • Irina Axenova
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Gonzalo Aguirre T.
    VP of Legal & Gen. Counsel
  • Ms. Ana Maria Munoz
    Risk, Compliance & Internal Audit Mang.
  • Mr. Carlos Diaz Ortiz
    Exec. VP of Lithium
  • Mr. Pablo C. Altimiras
    Exec. VP of Nitrates Iodine
  • Mr. Jose Miguel Berguno C.
    Sr. VP of Corp. Services
  • Felipe Smith
    Commercial Mang. of Iodine Lithium & Industrial Chemicals













SQM Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile stock right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" SQM shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SQM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's stock price forecast for 2023?

8 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's stock. Their SQM share price forecasts range from $60.00 to $100.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $82.61 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 45.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have SQM shares performed in 2023?

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's stock was trading at $79.84 at the start of the year. Since then, SQM stock has decreased by 28.9% and is now trading at $56.75.
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When is Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 15th 2023.
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How were Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's earnings last quarter?

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 16th. The basic materials company reported $2.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.62 by $0.59. The basic materials company earned $2.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.24 billion. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile had a net margin of 34.41% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 71.64%. During the same period last year, the business earned $3.01 EPS.

How often does Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile?

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 12th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.5119 per share on Thursday, July 20th. This represents a $2.05 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.61%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 13th.
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Is Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile a good dividend stock?

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) pays an annual dividend of $2.01 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.42%. The dividend payout ratio is 16.03%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SQM will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.36% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for SQM.

What is Patricio Contesse González's approval rating as Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's CEO?

7 employees have rated Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile Chief Executive Officer Patricio Contesse González on Glassdoor.com. Patricio Contesse González has an approval rating of 59% among the company's employees. This puts Patricio Contesse González in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile investors own include Albemarle (ALB), Alibaba Group (BABA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Micron Technology (MU), Energy Transfer (ET), Intel (INTC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Tesla (TSLA).

What is Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's stock symbol?

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SQM."

Who are Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's major shareholders?

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (1.28%), Capital International Investors (1.23%), abrdn plc (0.88%), Lazard Asset Management LLC (0.86%), Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (0.67%) and State Street Corp (0.51%).

How do I buy shares of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile?

Shares of SQM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's stock price today?

One share of SQM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $56.75.

How much money does Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile make?

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) has a market capitalization of $16.21 billion and generates $10.71 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $3.91 billion in net income (profit) each year or $12.54 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile have?

The company employs 6,479 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile?

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's mailing address is EL TROVADOR 4285 6TH FLOOR, SANTIAGO F3, . The official website for the company is www.sqm.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (622) 425-2000, via email at ir@sqm.com, or via fax at 56-22425-2268.

This page (NYSE:SQM) was last updated on 9/23/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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