Chemical & Mining Co. of Chile Inc.
Chemical & Mining Co. of Chile Inc. (SQM) is a Chile-based producer of lithium, potassium nitrate, iodine and specialty fertilisers. As one of the world’s larger lithium suppliers, SQM benefits from demand for electric vehicle batteries and grid storage but remains exposed to commodity price cycles. The company’s operations are concentrated around salt flats in northern Chile, which can create regulatory, environmental and water‑use sensitivities. Revenue streams are diversified across fertilisers, industrial chemicals and specialty products, yet earnings can be cyclical and influenced by global agricultural demand, lithium pricing and currency moves. Investors should weigh potential upside from structural lithium demand against volatility, regulatory risk and operational concentration. Market capitalisation is about $11.97bn. This is general educational information only — not personal investment advice. Values can rise and fall and suitability depends on your circumstances; consult a qualified financial adviser for tailored guidance.
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts suggest holding Chemical & Mining Co. of Chile's stock due to a slight expected decline.
Financial Health
Chemical & Mining Co. of Chile is earning strong revenues and cash flow, indicating solid financial performance.
Dividend
Chemical & Mining Co. of Chile Inc.'s projected dividend yield of 2.2% offers some income potential. If you invested $1000, you would be paid $22 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
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EV battery demand
Rising electric vehicle and storage markets can support lithium demand and revenues, though prices are cyclical and can fall as supply or demand shifts.
Chile operations central
Concentration in the Atacama region gives competitive scale but brings regulatory and environmental scrutiny, particularly around water use and permitting.
Diversified commodity mix
Fertilisers and iodine provide income diversification alongside lithium, yet overall earnings remain sensitive to global commodity and agricultural cycles.
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