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We have scored 18 news catalysts on Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) over the past 12 months. The biggest single-day move next to one of them came Mar 9, 2026, when SQM closed +6.5%: “Albemarle Surges 121% in 6 Months: Here's How to Play the Stock”. Coverage across the window leans positive (average ticker sentiment +0.30). Most of the impact sits in revenue cyclicality and price momentum.
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Market cap
18.9B
P/E
—
EPS
—
Beta
1.02
52W range
40.58-98
Day range
65.92–67.10
Open
67.10
Prev close
65.83
Volume
285.4K
Avg volume
1M
Dividend
1.02
IPO
1993-09-21
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Suppliers, customers, partners and competitors, derived from what the news actually says about Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. — not a sector bucket. Click an edge to see the articles that established the link.
Suppliers, customers, partners and competitors of Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A., taken from what the news actually said about them rather than from a sector bucket. The count is how many articles established each link.
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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A., commonly known as SQM, is a major global producer and distributor of a diverse array of chemical and mineral products. Its extensive offerings include specialized plant nutrition solutions, iodine and its various chemical compounds, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, and a range of industrial chemicals, alongside other related products and services. Among its key agricultural products are specialty plant nutrients like potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, and sodium potassium nitrate, as well as customized blends and advanced fertilizers. The company also manufactures iodine and its derivatives, which are widely utilized across medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial sectors. These applications encompass crucial ingredients for x-ray contrast agents, polarizing films essential for LCD and LED displays, various antiseptics, biocides, and disinfectants, components for pharmaceutical synthesis, electronic materials, and elements vital for pigments and dyes. Furthermore, SQM supplies lithium carbonates, which are indispensable for numerous applications. These range from electrochemical materials critical for battery manufacturing, frits for the ceramic and enamel industries, and specialized heat-resistant glass, to chemicals used in air conditioning systems, continuous casting powders for steel extrusion, and processing agents for primary aluminum smelting. Lithium carbonates are also employed in pharmaceuticals and as an ingredient in gunpowder production, in addition to serving as a base for other lithium derivatives. Additionally, the company provides lithium hydroxide, valued for its role in the lubricating greases industry and as a key material for battery cathodes. The company's portfolio extends to potassium chloride and potassium sulfate, which are essential for cultivating various crops such as corn, rice, sugar cane, soybeans, and wheat. SQM also produces industrial chemicals including sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, and solar salts, alongside a variety of other fertilizers and custom blends. With a significant global footprint, SQM operates across Chile, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America, and Asia. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
