Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA Reaches 52-Week High
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 28 Nov 25
Source: SeekingAlpha
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA's stock rose by 3.04%, reaching a 52-week high during regular trading.
The increase comes as the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 indices also posted gains of 0.46% and 0.41%, respectively, indicating a positive market environment.
This upward movement reflects strong investor sentiment and could signal continued interest in the stock, particularly as the company plans significant capital expenditures for growth.
Analyst Views on SQM
Wall Street analysts forecast SQM stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SQM is 64.28 USD with a low forecast of 43.50 USD and a high forecast of 80.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
9 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 84.010
Low
43.50
Averages
64.28
High
80.00
Current: 84.010
Low
43.50
Averages
64.28
High
80.00
About SQM
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.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
