Stock Price & Analysis

Analysis and Insights

Technical Analysis:

SQM's stock price has shown resilience, with a current price of $42.88 and a recent positive movement of +2.51% during regular market hours. The stock is trading above its 20-day and 50-day moving averages, indicating a bullish trend. The RSI is at 68.54, suggesting the stock is in a neutral zone, not overbought.

Valuation Analysis:

SQM's valuation metrics show a P/E ratio of -29.54, which may indicate challenges in profitability. However, the average analyst price target is $46.20, suggesting a potential upside of 8.5% from current levels.

Analyst Sentiment:

Analysts are divided, with a Moderate Buy consensus. Scotiabank maintains a Buy rating with a $50 target, while Berenberg Bank has a Hold rating with a lower target of $35.

Industry Trends:

The lithium market is expected to grow due to increasing EV adoption. SQM is well-positioned with its resources and partnerships, supporting its growth prospects.

Conclusion:

Buy SQM stock as it has positive momentum and growth potential in the lithium sector.

Price Prediction for SQM Stock in 2025

The price target for SQM stock in 2025 is predicted to reach $48.00, driven by improving lithium demand and SQM's strong market position. Analysts expect a potential upside of 12.5% from current levels.

The S1 support level for SQM Stock is $38.28 ,The R1 resistant level for SQM Stock is $42.8.

As of the end of day on 2025-03-14, the price of SQM Stock was $42.711.

The target price for SQM Stock according to analyst rating is 49.00, with the highest price target at 55.00 and the lowest at 37.00. Analysts have a Moderate Buy rating on SQM Stock overall.

The market cap of SQM is $12.3B.

SQM appears overvalued due to its high EV/EBITDA ratio of 9.02 and negative P/E ratio, indicating poor profitability. Its PS ratio of 2.29 and PB ratio of 2.01 suggest premium pricing relative to peers. The stock's dividend yield of 0.61% is unattractive, and its Q4 net profit fell 40.9%. Analysts are mixed, with some rating it Hold and others Buy, but the average price target of $46.20 is only 8.5% above its current price.

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (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 and the quality of certain crops. 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.

Price Prediction for SQM Stock by 2030

The predicted price for SQM stock by 2030 is $60 per share.

This forecast is based on SQM's strong position as a leading lithium producer, its expansion plans, and the expected growth in lithium demand driven by the electric vehicle (EV) industry.

SQM has a total of 7682 employees.