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3. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM)

On March 1, 2026, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) reported FY25 EPS of $2.06 compared with ($1.42) last year and revenue of $4.576B versus $4.529B last year. CEO Ricardo Ramos said, “Our fourth quarter 2025 results reflected record-high sales volumes across both of our lithium businesses,” citing Nova Andino Litio and the International Lithium Division. Ramos noted that in November 2025, the company began to see early signs of an improved supply-demand balance driven by stronger demand from energy storage systems and certain supply disruptions, resulting in a tighter market and a shift in pricing trends. Ramos added that SQM continues to observe solid demand fundamentals and estimates the lithium market could grow by approximately 25% this year, led by electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

On February 23, 2026, Berenberg raised its price target on Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) to $53 from $47 previously and maintained a Hold rating. The firm said the lithium price rally has pushed shares of lithium producers to more than double from mid-2025 lows and believes SQM and Albemarle are trading above fundamental valuation levels.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) produces and sells specialty plant nutrients and iodine, and its derivatives worldwide.

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