Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) is currently priced at $88.62, showing a decrease of $2.67 (-2.92%) from the previous close of $91.29. The trading volume is notable at $755,813, representing a 53.88% increase compared to the average volume.
In the latest earnings report on Monday, March 2nd, SQM had a consensus estimate EPS of 0.75. Further details on revenue and profit margin are not available.
SQM offers a forward dividend yield of 3.02%, with a dividend per share MRQ of 12 cents. There has been a year-over-year decrease in dividend per share of approximately 45.85 cents.
The company's free cash flow stands at $316.55 million, with a net change in cash of $260.44 million. Operating cash flow is reported at $560.20 million, and cash at the end of the period is $1.75 billion.
SQM reports a revenue of $1.34 billion, generating a gross profit of $455.49 million. The net income is $185.41 million, resulting in earnings per share of 65 cents.
Key ratios for SQM include a net profit margin of 13.88%, return on equity of 3.35%, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.54.
The company's total assets amount to $14.52 billion, with total liabilities at $6.46 billion. SQM holds $1.75 billion in cash and cash equivalents.
This report offers insights into SQM's current financial status, performance, and key metrics for informed investment decisions.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and distributes specialty plant nutrients, iodine and its derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, industrial chemicals, and other products and services. The company offers specialty plant nutrients, including potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium potassium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers. It also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications comprising x-ray contrast media, polarizing films for LCD and LED, antiseptics, biocides and disinfectants, pharmaceutical synthesis, electronics, pigments, and dye components. In addition, the company offers lithium carbonates for various applications that include 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, as well as ingredient in manufacturing of gunpowder. Further, it supplies lithium hydroxide for the lubricating greases industry, as well as cathodes for batteries. Additionally, it offers potassium chloride and potassium sulfate for various crops, including corn, rice, sugar, soybean, and wheat; industrial chemicals, including sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, and solar salts; and other fertilizers and blends. The company operates in Chile, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.