Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S.A. SQM Stock Analysis
- NYSE
- Stock
- Market closed · opens Monday 9:30 AM ET
$57.52 up $1.16, 2.06% at close Nov 6
Last close · Previous close $56.36
- 52-week change
- up $11.25, 24.31%Price only
- Distributions
- $2.59Per share, last 12 months
- Dividend yield
- 4.50%Last 12 months
Price chart
$57.52up $1.16, 2.06%Fri, Nov 6 session
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Price data
Trading
- Previous close$56.36Nov 5
- Volume722.91KNov 6 session
Shares traded on all US exchanges in the last completed session. Live intraday volume covers IEX only, so it is left out.
- Avg. volume1.03MLast 21 sessions
The average daily shares traded over the last 21 trading sessions, about one calendar month.
- 52-week range: $50.68 to $98.00; now $57.52
The lowest and highest trades over the past 52 weeks, adjusted for splits. The marker shows the latest price.
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Performance
Past performance, measured to the Nov 6 close. Total return includes reinvested dividends.Price change only, without dividends. Compared with the S&P 500, using SPY.
SQM beat the S&P 500 in 1 of 7 periods.
| Period | SQM and S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Short term | ||
| 1M | SQM: down 13.1% S&P 500: down 5.6% | SQM trailed the S&P 500 by 7.5 percentage points Trailed |
| 3M | SQM: down 19.1% S&P 500: down 4.1% | SQM trailed the S&P 500 by 15.0 percentage points Trailed |
| YTD | SQM: down 13.8% S&P 500: up 8.7% | SQM trailed the S&P 500 by 22.5 percentage points Trailed |
| 1Y | SQM: up 28.3% S&P 500: up 10.9% | SQM beat the S&P 500 by 17.4 percentage points Beat |
| Long term | ||
| 3Y | SQM: up 25.6% S&P 500: up 75.0% +7.9% vs +20.5% a year | SQM trailed the S&P 500 by 49.4 percentage points Trailed |
| 5Y | SQM: up 10.8% S&P 500: up 67.8% +2.1% vs +10.9% a year | SQM trailed the S&P 500 by 57.0 percentage points Trailed |
| 10Y | SQM: up 200.4% S&P 500: up 313.1% +11.6% vs +15.2% a year | SQM trailed the S&P 500 by 112.7 percentage points Trailed |
$10,000 invested in SQM 10 years ago (Nov 4, 2016) would be worth about $30,044 at the close on , with dividends reinvested. The same amount in the S&P 500 would be worth about $41,313.
SQM beat the S&P 500 in 1 of 7 periods.
| Period | SQM and S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Short term | ||
| 1M | SQM: down 13.1% S&P 500: down 5.6% | SQM trailed the S&P 500 by 7.5 percentage points Trailed |
| 3M | SQM: down 20.6% S&P 500: down 4.3% | SQM trailed the S&P 500 by 16.3 percentage points Trailed |
| YTD | SQM: down 16.4% S&P 500: up 7.8% | SQM trailed the S&P 500 by 24.2 percentage points Trailed |
| 1Y | SQM: up 24.3% S&P 500: up 9.7% | SQM beat the S&P 500 by 14.6 percentage points Beat |
| Long term | ||
| 3Y | SQM: up 19.9% S&P 500: up 68.8% +6.2% vs +19.1% a year | SQM trailed the S&P 500 by 48.9 percentage points Trailed |
| 5Y | SQM: down 11.0% S&P 500: up 56.9% −2.3% vs +9.4% a year | SQM trailed the S&P 500 by 67.9 percentage points Trailed |
| 10Y | SQM: up 100.0% S&P 500: up 252.6% +7.2% vs +13.4% a year | SQM trailed the S&P 500 by 152.6 percentage points Trailed |
$10,000 invested in SQM 10 years ago (Nov 4, 2016) would be worth about $20,000 at the close on , not counting dividends. The same amount in the S&P 500 would be worth about $35,257.
All-time high
$113.52
Closing high on . Now 49.3% below that record.
Split-adjusted daily closes since Sep 21, 1993.
Stock splits
1
10-for-1 on . One share bought before the first split is 10 shares today.
Dividends
Cash dividends per share by ex-dividend year, adjusted for splits.
Dividends per share
Data table
| Year | Per share |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.37 |
| 2017 | $1.62 |
| 2018 | $2.06 |
| 2019 | $1.22 |
| 2020 | $0.81 |
| 2021 | $1.97 |
| 2022 | $7.71 |
| 2023 | $5.02 |
| 2024 | $0.21 |
| 2025 | $0.12 |
| 2026 (to date) | $2.46 |
Dividend details
- $2.59Per share, last 12 months
Cash dividends per share with ex-dividend dates in the last 12 months.
- 4.50%; 5-yr low 0.13%, 5-yr high 16.77%Last 12 months
Dividends paid over the last 12 months as a share of the Nov 6 close. The bar shows where that yield sits in its range over the past five years; the median was 3.95%.
- $1.44Ex-dividend
The most recent payment per share. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don’t receive it.
- FrequencySemiannual3 payments in the last 12 months
About Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S.A.
Chemical and Mining Company of Chile Inc. is engaged in the production and distribution of specialty plant nutrients, iodine and its derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and potassium sulfate, industrial chemicals, and other commodity fertilizers. The companys specialty plant nutrients include potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium potassium nitrate, and specialty blends for crops, such as vegetables, fruits, and flowers, as well as Ultrasol for application through fertigation; Qrop for field application; Speedfol for foliar application; and Allganic for organic farming. Its iodine and iodine derivatives are used in a range of medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications, including X-ray contrast media, polarizing films for liquid crystal displays, antiseptics, biocides and disinfectants in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, herbicides, electronics, pigments, and dye components. The companys lithium and its derivatives include lithium carbonate for use in various applications comprising 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; and lithium hydroxide, which is used as a raw material in the lubricating grease, dyes, and battery industries. Its potassium chloride is used as a commodity fertilizer; and potassium sulfate is used as a specialty fertilizer. The companys industrial chemicals comprise sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, boric acid, solar salts, and potassium chloride. It also sells other fertilizers and blends. The company sells its products through a distribution network in approximately 100 countries worldwide. Chemical and Mining Company of Chile Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
- Headquarters
- Chile
- Website
- sqm.com (opens in a new tab)
- SEC filings
- EDGAR (opens in a new tab)
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Asset type
- Common stock
- Price history since
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SQM stock FAQ
What is SQM stock’s price today?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile (SQM) traded at $57.52 at the close on , up $1.16 (2.06%) from the previous close of $56.36. Over the past 52 weeks it has traded between $50.68 and $98.00.
If you invested $1,000 in SQM 10 years ago, how much would you have now?
With dividends reinvested, $1,000 invested in SQM on would be worth about $3,004 at the close on , a total return of +200.4%. The same $1,000 would be worth $1,108 if invested five years ago, $1,283 if invested one year ago, $8,760 if invested 20 years ago, and $36,417 if invested 30 years ago. Past performance doesn’t predict future returns.
What is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile’s market cap?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile’s market capitalization is about $16.4 billion. That’s Tiingo’s daily market cap for , at that day’s closing price of $57.52 (how market cap works).
Does SQM pay a dividend?
Yes. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile pays a semiannual dividend. The most recent was $1.44 per share, with an ex-dividend date of . Over the last twelve months it paid $2.59 per share, a 4.50% yield at the close (how dividend yield works).
Based on the last 12 months’ payments ($2.59 per share), and if the next 12 months match the last 12, 100 shares would receive about $259 over 12 months, and $1,000 over 12 months would take about 387 shares, roughly $22,260 at the close. Dividends can change.
What is SQM’s 52-week high and low?
Over the past 52 weeks SQM has traded as low as $50.68 and as high as $98.00. At $57.52 at the close on , it is 41.3% below that high and 13.5% above the low.
What is SQM’s all-time high?
SQM’s highest closing price was $113.52 on , adjusted for stock splits. At $57.52 at the close on , it is 49.3% below that record.
Has SQM stock ever split?
Yes, once: 10-for-1 on . One share bought before the first split would be 10 shares today.
How has SQM stock performed?
Including dividends and measured to the close on , SQM has returned −13.8% so far this year and +28.3% over the past year, and +10.8% over five years (+2.1% a year). Over the same periods the S&P 500, measured by SPY, returned +8.7%, +10.9% and +67.8%. Past performance doesn’t predict future returns.
What sector and industry is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile in?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile is in the Basic Materials sector and the Specialty Chemicals industry, and is headquartered in Chile.
What exchange does SQM trade on?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol SQM. Its price history on this dashboard begins on .
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About this data. Data sourced by Tiingo (opens in a new tab). The live price is Tiingo’s real-time price, based on IEX trades and quotes; intraday charts show IEX trades, and volume figures are consolidated totals for completed sessions. Prices are split-adjusted, and total returns assume dividends are reinvested. Financials come from company filings and can lag new reports. Times are Eastern.
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