Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) Corporate Presentation summary
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Corporate Presentation summary
13 Jun, 2025Financial performance and business overview
Last twelve months (LTM) revenues reached $5.5 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $2.0 billion and a 37% EBITDA margin as of June 30, 2024.
Second quarter 2024 revenue was $1,294 million, with a gross profit of $384 million and net income of $214 million.
Q2 2024 adjusted EBITDA was $413 million, with a margin of 32%; year-on-year, revenue and profit metrics declined significantly.
Lithium and derivatives contributed 59% of gross profit, followed by iodine (28%), specialty plant nutrition (10%), potassium (2%), and industrial chemicals (2%).
Net financial debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio stood at 1.1x.
Business segment highlights
Lithium: Record sales volumes (+21% YoY) but average sales prices dropped 63% YoY; LTM gross profit $1.1B.
Iodine: Sales volumes up 29% YoY, average prices down 6%; LTM gross profit $530M.
Specialty plant nutrition: Sales volumes up 21% YoY, prices down 13%; LTM gross profit $183M.
Potassium: Sales volumes up 53% YoY, prices down 28%; LTM gross profit $35M.
Industrial chemicals: Sales prices up 52% YoY, volumes down 71%; LTM gross profit $34M.
Market position and global presence
Holds ~18% global lithium market share, ~35% in iodine, ~42% in specialty plant nutrition, and ~62% in industrial chemicals.
Sales are geographically diversified: Asia & Others (67%), Europe (13%), North America (13%), Latam & Caribbean (4%), Chile (3%).
Latest events from Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
- Record lithium and iodine sales in 2025 drove higher profits and a strong 2026 outlook.SQM
Q4 20252 Mar 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