SQM SQM

BULLISH Impact: 8/10 PRESS-RELEASE
Horizon weeks Filed Feb 28, 2026 Processed 3mo ago Wire GlobeNewswire
Press release: earnings
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d ⚠ clustered
SQM ▲ +7.56% at T+60d
LONG call ✓ call won +7.56% · α vs SPY -1.77% · entry $74.78 → $80.43
Last close $72.76 (close Jun 8) · -2.70% from $74.78 entry
Entry anchored
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T+60d
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$80.43
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Executive Summary

SQM reported a strong recovery in full-year 2025 with net income of $588.1M versus a $404.4M loss in 2024, driven by a 23.3% revenue increase in Q4 and record lithium sales volumes. The company benefited from tightening lithium markets and record iodine prices, which contributed 42% of gross profit.

Key Financial Metrics

Revenue
$4.6B
+1.0% YoY
EPS
$2.06

Actionable Insight

The sharp improvement in Q4 and full-year profitability, especially in lithium and iodine, suggests SQM is well-positioned to capitalize on recovering commodity demand. Traders should monitor upcoming guidance for 2026, particularly around lithium market growth estimates (~25%) and expansion progress in Atacama and Australia.

Key Facts

  • Full-year 2025 revenue: $4.576B (+1.0% YoY), net income: $588.1M vs. $404.4M loss in 2024
  • Q4 2025 revenue: $1.324B (+23.3% YoY), net income: $183.8M (+53.0% YoY)
  • Q4 gross profit: $448.5M, up 52.7% from $293.8M in Q4 2024
  • Iodine contributed ~42% of total gross profit in 2025, with record prices due to tight supply
  • First lithium hydroxide shipment from Kwinana refinery in Australia; certified with 37% lower emissions

Financial Impact

Net income swung from $404.4M loss to $588.1M profit; Q4 revenue up $250M YoY

revenuenet incomeepsgross profit

Risk Factors

  • Lithium prices remain cyclical and sensitive to EV demand and supply additions
  • Geopolitical and regulatory risks in Chile related to mining operations and environmental policies

Market Snapshot

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Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

DocumentAccession Number
PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3246874
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May 27, 2026
13d ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$83.94 $80.84▼ −3.69%▼ −4.90%$72.76 (−13.32%)
May 26, 2026
14d ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$83.94 $80.84▼ −3.69%▼ −4.90%$72.76 (−13.32%)
Feb 28, 2026
14w ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$74.78 $75.00▲ +0.29%▲ +1.50%$72.76 (−2.70%)
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