Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
8 Apr, 2026Financial performance and business overview
FY2025 revenues reached $4.6 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $1.6 billion and a 35% margin; net financial debt to adjusted EBITDA was 1.2x.
Fourth quarter 2025 revenue was $1,324 million, with gross profit of $449 million and net income of $184 million; adjusted EBITDA margin was 38%.
Lithium and derivatives contributed 50% of FY2025 revenues, followed by specialty plant nutrition (21%), iodine and derivatives (23%), potassium (3%), and industrial chemicals (2%).
Ownership is diversified, with major stakes held by Bank of New York Mellon (20%), Tianqi (17%), Pampa Group (13%), Kowa Group (2%), Chilean Pension Funds (26%), and others (22%).
Dividend payout for 2025 is set at 30% of net income.
Business segment highlights
Lithium: Record sales volumes (+33% YoY) and higher average prices (+4% YoY); FY2025 revenues were $2,288 million, with 95% of sales in Asia & Others.
Iodine: Higher sales volumes (+16% YoY) and prices (+4% YoY); FY2025 revenues were $1,043 million, with a 37% global market share.
Specialty Plant Nutrition: Stable market, FY2025 revenues of $982 million, with 40% of sales in North America and a 39% market share.
Potassium: FY2025 revenues of $156 million; sales volumes expected to decline by 20% in 2026.
Industrial Chemicals: FY2025 revenues of $75 million; stable outlook for 2026.
Sustainability and ESG commitments
Achieved 73 points in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (2025), MSCI ESG rating of A, FTSE Russell score of 3.6/5, and EcoVadis Silver Medal.
Targets include reducing net brine withdrawal by 50% by 2028, absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2031, and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 55% per ton of lithium carbonate equivalent by 2031.
Iodine-Plant Nutrition aims to reduce inland water use to 60% by 2035 and GHG emissions intensity by 30% by 2035.
Integrated sustainability throughout the supply chain and committed to responsible business practices, innovation, and human development.
Latest events from Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
- Record lithium and iodine sales in 2025, with strong 2026 outlook and improved margins.SQM
Q4 202527 Apr 2026 - Net loss driven by lower lithium prices and a $1.1B tax charge, despite record sales volumes.SQM
Q2 202423 Jan 2026 - Net loss driven by lower lithium prices and tax expense, despite strong volume growth.SQM
Q3 202413 Jan 2026 - Record lithium and iodine volumes drove $4.5B+ revenue, but a $1.1B tax hit led to a net loss.SQM
Q4 202417 Dec 2025 - Net income rebounded to $226M on $2.08B revenue, with strong iodine and SPN performance.SQM
Q2 202523 Nov 2025 - Record lithium sales and strong iodine results drove Q3 profit and expansion plans.SQM
Q3 202519 Nov 2025 - Record lithium volumes and iodine prices offset profit declines from lower lithium prices.SQM
Q1 202518 Nov 2025 - Lithium and iodine drive strong results amid sustainability focus and global market expansion.SQM
Corporate Presentation4 Jul 2025 - SQM delivers strong diversified performance, advancing sustainability and global growth.SQM
Corporate Presentation13 Jun 2025