Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) Stock AnalysisSQMSociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (SQM), is a producer of potassium nitrate and iodine. The Company produces specialty plant nutrients, iodine derivatives, lithium and its derivatives, potassium chloride, potassium sulfate and certain industrial chemicals. Its segments include specialty plant nutrients, industrial chemicals, iodine and derivatives, lithium and derivatives, potassium, and other products and services. Specialty plant nutrients are fertilizers that enable farmers to improve yields. Industrial chemicals have a range of applications in chemical processes, such as the manufacturing of glass and industrial nitrates. Iodine and its derivatives are used in the X-ray contrast media and biocides industries, among others. Lithium and its derivatives are used in batteries, greases and frits for production of ceramics. Potassium chloride is a commodity fertilizer that is produced and sold by the Company across the world. It operates in the Basic Materials sector.

SQM is a good buy right now due to its current price of $63.91, which is significantly lower than the analyst price target of $95, suggesting a potential upside of 48.5%. Additionally, the company reported a gross margin of 51.04% in Q2 2026, reflecting strong profitability. The main risk is the RSI of 30.711, indicating that the stock is currently oversold, which could lead to further short-term volatility.

12 analysts cover SQM: 3 rate it Buy, 8 Hold and 1 Sell. The average price target is 64.28.