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: 1.22%
Payout ratio: 49.4%
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 $1.018 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.02 per share, the stock yields 1.22%.
SQM dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A Dividend yield
SQM has a dividend yield of 1.22% 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 1.73%, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A's dividend yield is 29% lower.
SQM Dividend history
SQM has issued one dividend in the last twelve months.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | $1.018 | 1.11% |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.222 | 4.35% |
| 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 | 14.82% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $2.975 | 8.22% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $1.853 | 6.56% |
| Jun 2, 2022 | $2.596 | 4.25% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | $0.097 | 2.76% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.407 | 3.91% |
| Sep 2, 2021 | $0.311 | 1.73% |
| Jun 3, 2021 | $0.24 | 1.39% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | $0.015 | 1.07% |
| Oct 8, 2020 | $0.372 | 3.02% |
| Jun 4, 2020 | $0.178 | 3.55% |
| Apr 29, 2020 | $0.268 | 6.41% |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.252 | 5.04% |
| Sep 5, 2019 | $0.266 | 6.47% |
| Jun 6, 2019 | $0.313 | 5.88% |
| May 2, 2019 | $0.397 | 5.4% |
| Dec 4, 2018 | $0.317 | 4.23% |
| Dec 3, 2018 | $0.308 | 3.43% |
| Sep 5, 2018 | $0.501 | 4.17% |
| Jun 8, 2018 | $0.424 | 3.13% |
| May 3, 2018 | $0.362 | 2.95% |
| Dec 6, 2017 | $0.443 | 2.85% |
| Sep 7, 2017 | $0.387 | 3.65% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | $0.399 | 4.04% |
| May 3, 2017 | $0.201 | 2.97% |
| Dec 12, 2016 | $0.824 | 4.56% |
| Apr 27, 2016 | $0.556 | 4.17% |
| Dec 1, 2015 | $0.316 | 2.91% |
| Apr 29, 2015 | $0.152 | 6.48% |
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
SQM has a payout ratio of 49.4% which is higher than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 29%, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A's payout ratio is 70% 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 | 11.38% | $1.32 | N/A |
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 4.57% | $3.35 | 96% |
| OLN OLIN Corp | 3.36% | $0.8 | N/A |
| SCL Stepan Co | 2.9% | $1.57 | N/A |
| ASH Ashland Global Holdings Inc | 2.58% | $1.67 | N/A |
| SQM Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S.A. | 1.22% | $1.02 | 49.4% |
| ALB Albemarle Corp | 0.98% | $1.62 | N/A |
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 one dividend 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 $1.018 per share.
How much dividend does Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile S A pay (per share)?
SQM's annualized dividend per share is $1.02.
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 1.22%.
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 49.4%.
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.