Corporate News – Market Update
Stock Performance – Quimica Y Minera Chil (SQM)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Current price | USD 56.79 |
| 24‑hour change | –2.68 % |
| Trading volume | USD 78.1 million |
| Market capitalisation | USD 17.2 billion |
| Shares outstanding | 142.8 million |
| 52‑week high | USD 98.00 (07 May 2026) |
| 52‑week low | USD 43.35 (28 Oct 2025) |
| 200‑day moving average | USD 76.30 |
| 30‑day change | –16.74 % |
The share price declined by 2.68 % during the 24‑hour period ending at 04:03 PM Central Europe on Thursday, 22 April 2026. Trading volume reached USD 78.1 million, reflecting the amount of shares exchanged in the last 24 hours. SQM’s market capitalisation remains at USD 17.2 billion, with 142.8 million shares in circulation. The current price of USD 56.79 is below the 200‑day moving average of USD 76.30. The 52‑week high of USD 98.00 was reached on 07 May 2026, while the 52‑week low of USD 43.35 occurred on 28 Oct 2025.
Related Stock Movements (24‑Hour Summary)
| Symbol | Name | 24‑hour change | Current price | Market capitalisation | Additional data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARA.TO | Aclara | –0.35 % | CAD 2.57 | CAD 704.9 million | — |
| ANTO.L | Antofagasta | –2.07 % | GBX 3,101 | GBX 42.5 billion | P/E 25.85 |
| BSAC | Banco Santander‑Chile | –0.36 % | USD 32.54 | USD 15.5 billion | P/E 12.99 |
| OMI.V | Orosur Mining | +2.08 % | CAD 0.24 | CAD 110.8 million | — |
| AKO/1 | Embotelladora Andina | +0.55 % | USD 24.29 | USD 4.1 billion | P/E 14.66 |
The sector saw a mixed performance. Antofagasta and Aclara declined modestly, reflecting broader weakness in the mining sector. Banco Santander‑Chile also fell slightly, while Orosur Mining and Embotelladora Andina posted modest gains. Antofagasta’s decline was attributed to lower metal prices and heightened oil costs, with no indication of a long‑term shift in fundamentals.
Company Overview – Quimica Y Minera Chil
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, headquartered in Santiago, Chile, is a leading producer of specialty fertilizers and industrial chemicals. Its product range includes potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, potassium sulfate, iodine, and lithium, which are marketed in over 100 countries. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and completed its initial public offering on 20 September 1993. For more information, visit the official website at www.sqm.com .
