SQM Reports H1 2025 Earnings: Revenue Down, Profit Up
Ticker: SQM · Form: 6-K · Filed: Aug 25, 2025 · CIK: 909037
Sentiment: mixed
Topics: earnings, financials, mining, chemicals
Related Tickers: SQM
TL;DR
SQM's H1 2025 revenue dropped to $2.08B from $2.38B, but they swung to a $226M profit from a $656M loss.
AI Summary
Chemical & Mining Co. of Chile Inc. (SQM) reported total revenues of US$2,079.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a decrease from US$2,378.1 million in the same period last year. The company posted a net income of US$226.0 million, or US$0.79 per share, for the first half of 2025, a significant improvement from a net loss of US$(655.9) million, or US$(2.30) per share, in the first half of 2024.
Why It Matters
This report indicates a shift from a substantial loss to profitability for SQM in the first half of 2025, despite a decline in overall revenue, suggesting improved operational efficiency or pricing power in certain segments.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The company experienced a significant revenue decrease, which could indicate market challenges or increased competition, although profitability improved.
Key Numbers
- US$2,079.3M — H1 2025 Revenue (Compared to $2,378.1M in H1 2024, showing a revenue decrease.)
- US$226.0M — H1 2025 Net Income (A significant improvement from a net loss of $655.9M in H1 2024.)
- US$0.79 — H1 2025 EPS (Represents earnings per share, contrasting with a loss per share in the prior year.)
Key Players & Entities
- CHEMICAL & MINING CO OF CHILE INC (company) — Filer
- SQM (company) — Company Name Abbreviation
- US$2,079.3 million (dollar_amount) — Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025
- US$2,378.1 million (dollar_amount) — Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024
- US$226.0 million (dollar_amount) — Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025
- US$0.79 (dollar_amount) — Net income per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025
- US$(655.9) million (dollar_amount) — Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024
- US$(2.30) (dollar_amount) — Net loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024
- June 30, 2025 (date) — Reporting period end date
FAQ
What was the total revenue for SQM in the first half of 2025?
SQM reported total revenues of US$2,079.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
How did SQM's net income in the first half of 2025 compare to the same period in 2024?
SQM reported a net income of US$226.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of US$(655.9) million for the same period in 2024.
What was SQM's earnings per share for the first six months of 2025?
SQM's earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was US$0.79.
What was the net loss per share for SQM in the first half of 2024?
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, SQM reported a net loss of US$(2.30) per share.
What is the company's principal executive office address?
The company's principal executive office is located at El Trovador 4285, Santiago, Chile.
Filing Stats: 4,083 words · 16 min read · ~14 pages · Grade level 6.8 · Accepted 2025-08-25 13:20:21
Key Financial Figures
- $2,079.3 million — the six months ended June 30, 2025 of US$2,079.3 million compared to total revenues of US$2,378.
- $2,378.1 million — million compared to total revenues of US$2,378.1 million for the same period last year. Net in
- $226.0 million — the six months ended June 30, 2025 of US$226.0 million or US$0.79 per share, compared to net l
- $0.79 — June 30, 2025 of US$226.0 million or US$0.79 per share, compared to net loss (1) of
- $558.3 million — last year. Gross profit (2) reached US$558.3 million (26.8% of revenues) for the six months
- $752.5 million — onths ended June 30, 2025, lower than US$752.5 million (31.6% of revenues) recorded for the si
- $88.4 million — ome for the second quarter of 2025 of US$88.4 million or US$0.31 per share, a decrease of 58.
- $0.31 — quarter of 2025 of US$88.4 million or US$0.31 per share, a decrease of 58.6% compared
- $213.6 million — hare, a decrease of 58.6% compared to US$213.6 million or US$0.75 per share for the second qua
- $0.75 — 58.6% compared to US$213.6 million or US$0.75 per share for the second quarter of 202
- $253.6 m — or the second quarter of 2025 reached US$253.6 million, 34.0% lower than the US$383.9 mi
- $383.9 million — S$253.6 million, 34.0% lower than the US$383.9 million reported for the second quarter of 2024
- $1,042.7 million — ond quarter of 2024. Revenues totaled US$1,042.7 million for the second quarter of 2025, a decre
- $1,293.6 million — 2025, a decrease of 19.4% compared to US$1,293.6 million for the second quarter of 2024. SQM's
- $948.1 million — s for lithium and derivatives totaled US$948.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 20
Filing Documents
- a6-k_2q2025earningsrelease.htm (6-K) — 264KB
- sqm.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 6KB
- 0000909037-25-000032.txt ( ) — 273KB
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. CHEMICAL AND MINING COMPANY OF CHILE INC. (Registrant) Date August 19, 2025 s Gerardo Illanes By Gerardo Illanes CFO Persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained SEC 1815 (04-09) in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays currently valid OMB control number.