Sociedad Química Y Minera De Chile (NYSE: SQM)
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Sociedad Química Y Minera De Chile Company Info
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA engages in the production and distribution of fertilizers, potassium nitrate, iodine, and lithium chemicals. It operates through the following segments: Specialty Plant Nutrients, Iodine and Derivatives, Lithium and Derivatives, Industrial Chemicals, Potassium, and Other Products and Services. The Specialty Plant Nutrients segment produces potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium potassium nitrate, and specialty blends. The Iodine and Derivatives segment manufactures iodine and iodine derivatives, which are used in a wide range of medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications. The Lithium and Derivatives segment covers lithium carbonate for 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. The Industrial Chemicals segment comprises industrial chemicals including sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, and boric acid. The Potassium segment produces potassium chloride and potassium sulfate. The Other Products and Services segment deals with other fertilizers and blends. The company was founded on June 17, 1968 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
News & Analysis
Why SQM, Standard Lithium, and Piedmont Lithium Stocks All Dropped Today
Two of these lithium stocks look a lot riskier than the third.
SQM Earnings Drop 82% on Lithium Revenue Plunge of 69%
In Q4 2023, the lithium producer's earnings were hurt by a 73% year-over-year decline in its average realized lithium price.
SQM's Earnings Drop 56% as Lithium Revenue Plunges 45%
In Q3, the lithium giant's earnings were hurt by a 47% year-over-year decline in its average realized lithium price.
SQM's Earnings Drop as Lithium Revenue Falls 21%
In Q2, the lithium giant's earnings were hurt by a 37% year-over-year decline in realized lithium prices.
SQM Stock Holds Steady Despite Lithium Sales Volume Drop in Q1
In Q1, the lithium giant's earnings declined 6%, driven by lower lithium sales volume, but management says a recovery is underway.
Why Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile Stock Crashed Today
How bad could this news get for SQM?
5 Falling Stocks Investors Didn't Expect on Black Friday
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SQM Earnings Soar 941% on Surging Lithium Demand for EV Batteries
In 2022, SQM stock has returned 88%, driven by powerful demand for lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
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