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Sociedad Quimica Y Minera
SQM.US
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, and iodine and its derivatives worldwide. The company offers sodium potassium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers under Ultrasol, Qrop, Speedfol, Allganic, Ultrasoline, Prop, and Prohydric brands. It also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, agricultural, industrial, and human and animal nutrition products comprising x-ray contrast media, biocides, antiseptics and disinfectants, pharmaceutical intermediates, polarizing films for LCD and LED screens, chemicals, organic compounds, and pigments, as well as added to edible salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders.
444.26 B
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05/12/2025 Update
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Specialty ChemicalsIndustry
Industry Ranking15/46
Industry medianC
Industry averageC
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  • Profit ScoreB
    • ROE9.92%B
    • Profit Margin12.12%B
    • Gross Margin29.48%C
  • Growth ScoreC
    • Revenue YoY-9.24%D
    • Net Profit YoY263.24%A
    • Total Assets YoY3.86%C
    • Net Assets YoY7.98%B
  • Cash ScoreC
    • Cash Flow Margin824.81%B
    • OCF YoY-9.24%D
  • Operating ScoreC
    • Turnover0.38C
  • Debt ScoreC
    • Gearing Ratio52.82%C

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    LatAm stocks extend climb on Fed optimism; regional developments in focus

    Latin American stocks rose 0.9% amid optimism over potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, while regional currencies remained flat. Brazil's Bovespa hit a record high, driven by economic slowdown expectations. Investors are watching Honduras' presidential race and U.S.-Venezuela tensions. Chile's SQM fell after a bond sale, while Mexican equities and the peso rose slightly. Argentina's peso increased, with officials preparing for bond market re-entry by 2026. Key stock indexes and currencies showed mixed performance across the region.

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    SQM downgraded at Goldman as shares run ahead of fundamentals

    Goldman Sachs downgraded Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM) to Neutral from Buy with a $63 price target, citing lower than expected lithium prices. Analyst Marcio Farid noted the stock's 80% YTD rally and 115% rise since June 2025, indicating it has run ahead of fundamentals. Farid expects elevated capex and pressure on free cash flow, but sees solid operational performance and long-term growth potential.

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    SQM Issues UF 10 Million Hybrid Bond Worth Approximately $430 Million

    Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) successfully placed its Series S local hybrid bond in the Chilean general securities market, raising UF 10,000,000 (approximately US$430 million). The bonds will mature on February 15, 2058, with a fixed annual interest rate of 4%. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and to refinance existing debt.

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    Chilean company SQM returns to the local currency bond market for financing after seven years

    Chilean Chemical and Mining Company (SQM) issued 10 million "development units" hybrid bonds with a maturity of 6.3 years and a yield of 3.84%. The bonds are considered 50% equity and 50% preferred debt, helping to maintain a high rating. The funds will be used for corporate purposes and debt refinancing, including a three-year capital expenditure plan. This marks SQM's return to the Chilean domestic bond market for the first time in seven years

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    BUZZ-Lithium miners fall as prices plunge in China after moves to curb speculative trading

    Lithium miners' shares fell as lithium prices in China dropped sharply after measures to curb speculative trading. The Guangzhou Futures Exchange's lithium carbonate contract fell 9%, reversing recent gains. Albemarle, SQM, Sigma Lithium, Lithium Americas, and Standard Lithium saw declines in their U.S.-listed shares.

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