SQM
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: SQM
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 8, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.55%
Payout ratio: 56%
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A's most recent dividend was on May 8, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $1.03 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.15 per share, the stock yields 1.55%.
SQM dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A Dividend yield
SQM has a dividend yield of 1.55% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 1.77%, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A's dividend yield is 12% lower.
SQM Dividend history
SQM has issued two dividends in the last twelve months.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | $1.03 | 1.26% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.124 | 0.18% |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.213 | 4.33% |
| Dec 6, 2023 | $0.496 | 10.12% |
| Nov 2, 2023 | $0.61 | 15.63% |
| Jul 13, 2023 | $0.772 | 11.15% |
| May 11, 2023 | $3.145 | 15.09% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $2.975 | 8.42% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $1.853 | 6.77% |
| Jun 2, 2022 | $2.787 | 4.43% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | $0.097 | 2.76% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.407 | 3.92% |
| Sep 2, 2021 | $0.311 | 1.75% |
| Jun 3, 2021 | $0.24 | 1.41% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | $0.017 | 1.07% |
| Oct 8, 2020 | $0.38 | 2.92% |
| Jun 4, 2020 | $0.171 | 3.4% |
| Apr 29, 2020 | $0.254 | 6.3% |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.23 | 4.99% |
| Sep 5, 2019 | $0.267 | 5.27% |
| Jun 6, 2019 | $0.306 | 4.95% |
| May 2, 2019 | $0.413 | 4.63% |
| Dec 4, 2018 | $0.317 | 4.54% |
| Sep 5, 2018 | $0.509 | 5.9% |
| Jun 8, 2018 | $0.431 | 4.37% |
| May 3, 2018 | $0.8 | 4.11% |
| Dec 6, 2017 | $0.708 | 3.22% |
| Sep 7, 2017 | $0.316 | 3.56% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | $0.392 | 4.11% |
| May 3, 2017 | $0.203 | 3.06% |
| Dec 12, 2016 | $0.855 | 4.51% |
| Apr 27, 2016 | $0.511 | 3.67% |
| Dec 1, 2015 | $0.257 | 2.36% |
| Apr 29, 2015 | $0.124 | 5.24% |
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
SQM has a payout ratio of 56% which is higher than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 33.6%, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A's payout ratio is 67% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SQM dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMC FMC Corp | 8.08% | $0.82 | N/A |
| EMN Eastman Chemical Company | 4.52% | $3.35 | 86.6% |
| OLN Olin Corp | 4.19% | $0.8 | N/A |
| SCL Stepan Co | 2.41% | $1.57 | N/A |
| ASH Ashland Inc | 2.26% | $1.67 | 158.6% |
| SQM Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S.A. | 1.55% | $1.15 | 56% |
| ALB Albemarle Corp | 1.19% | $1.62 | 344.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A pay a dividend?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A has paid two dividends in the last 12 months.
When was SQM's last dividend?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A's last dividend ex-date was on May 8, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.03 per share.
How much dividend does Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A pay (per share)?
SQM's annualized dividend per share is $1.15.
What is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A's dividend yield?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A's current dividend yield is 1.55%.
What is Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A's dividend payout ratio?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A's dividend payout ratio is 56%.
Does Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A pay a good dividend?
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A's dividend yield is less than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.