Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM)
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | $0.22 | 2024-05-09 | 2024-05-10 |
| January 5, 2024 | $0.50 | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-07 |
| November 21, 2023 | $0.61 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-03 |
| July 31, 2023 | $0.77 | 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-14 |
| May 31, 2023 | $3.15 | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-12 |
Dividends Summary
- Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA has issued 54 dividend payments over the past 21 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 480 days ago, on May 28, 2024
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $3.54786 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $0.73 per share.
Company News
Global lithium producers experienced significant stock declines after CATL announced an early restart of its Yichun mine, adding fresh supply pressure to an already struggling lithium market. Despite market challenges, strategic deals continue in the sector.
SQM reported Q2 2025 net income of $88.4 million, down 58.6% from last year, amid lower lithium market prices. The company expects increased sales volumes and completed its Kwinana refinery in Australia, targeting battery-grade lithium hydroxide production.
A Chinese lithium company's production halt is expected to create opportunities in the lithium market, particularly for companies positioned to benefit from increased demand driven by data center AI infrastructure and domestic lithium production.
JPMorgan forecasts lithium prices will remain range-bound for the next three years, which could negatively impact lithium stocks like SQM, Piedmont Lithium, and Standard Lithium.
Sociedad Quimica (SQM) beats first-quarter estimates on higher sales volumes amid headwinds from lower prices.