SQM Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

SQM has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 0.67 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.73%
Payout Ratio 42.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -35.92%
Consistency Lifetime 21.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.85%
Payout FCF 1.4%
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 1.00%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
UAN 1,369 M 14.63% 44.01%
NTR 34,350 M 3.49% 5.40%
ICL 8,370 M 3.08% 3.75%
CF 19,241 M 2.68% 4.27%
MOS 6,916 M 3.01% 3.52%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
MOS 6,916 M 33.75% 72.2%
CF 19,241 M 13.62% 97.7%
CTVA 54,984 M 6.70% 100.0%
NTR 34,350 M 4.33% 100.0%
UAN 1,369 M 26.53% 58.2%
Quality Dividend Peers in Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals CF CF Industries Holdings
2.68% Yield UAN CVR Partners
14.63% Yield
SQM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 2026-05-26 Quarterly 0.6692 +364.6% N/A
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-05-28 Quarterly 0.1441 -55.3% 0.16%
2023-12-06 2023-12-07 2024-01-05 Quarterly 0.3225 -18.6% 0.67%
2023-11-02 2023-11-03 2023-11-21 Quarterly 0.3963 -21.1% 0.78%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.5021 -75.4% 1.06%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-05-31 Quarterly 2.0444 +5.7% 2.54%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2022-12-27 Quarterly 1.9336 +60.6% 2.8%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-28 Quarterly 1.2041 -33.5% 1.29%
2022-06-02 2022-06-03 2022-06-23 Quarterly 1.8117 +2760.7% 1.96%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-05-25 Quarterly 0.0633 -93.1% 0.06%
2021-12-31 2022-01-03 2022-01-10 Quarterly 0.9145 +352.9% 1.24%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-09-17 Quarterly 0.2019 +29.2% 0.4%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-06-21 Quarterly 0.1563 +1458.1% 0.3%
2021-04-29 2021-04-30 2021-05-17 Other 0.01 -95.9% 0.02%
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-10-19 Other 0.242 +109.5% N/A
2020-06-04 2020-06-05 2020-06-22 Quarterly 0.1155 -30.1% N/A
2020-04-29 2020-04-30 2020-06-01 Quarterly 0.1652 +0.8% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2019-12-23 Quarterly 0.1639 -5% N/A
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.1726 -15.3% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-24 Semiannual 0.2037 -21% N/A
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-05-28 Semiannual 0.2579 +22.8% N/A
2018-12-04 2018-12-05 2018-12-24 Semiannual 0.21 -36.4% N/A
2018-09-05 2018-09-06 2018-09-24 Semiannual 0.33 +17.9% N/A
2018-06-08 2018-06-11 2018-06-26 Semiannual 0.28 -54.8% N/A
2018-05-03 2018-05-04 2018-05-21 Semiannual 0.62 +72.4% N/A
2017-12-06 2017-12-07 2017-12-26 Semiannual 0.3596 +14.6% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-27 Semiannual 0.3137 -3.2% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-26 Semiannual 0.3239 +98.6% N/A
2017-05-03 2017-05-05 2017-05-22 Semiannual 0.1631 -75.5% N/A
2016-12-12 2016-12-14 2017-01-06 Semiannual 0.6644 +349605.3% N/A
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-05-18 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2015-12-01 2015-12-03 2015-12-21 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2015-04-29 2015-05-01 2015-05-19 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2014-12-24 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2014-07-09 2014-07-11 2014-07-28 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2014-04-30 2014-05-02 2014-05-20 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2013-12-04 2013-12-06 2013-12-26 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2013-05-02 2013-05-06 2013-05-20 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2012-12-06 2012-12-10 2012-12-12 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2012-05-01 2012-05-03 2012-05-21 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2011-12-09 2011-12-13 2011-12-29 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2011-05-03 2011-05-05 2011-05-24 Other 0.0002 0% N/A
2010-12-07 2010-12-09 2010-12-27 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2010-05-04 2010-05-06 2010-05-28 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2009-12-08 2009-12-10 2009-12-29 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2009-05-01 2009-05-05 2009-05-21 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2008-11-12 2008-11-14 2008-12-08 Semiannual 0.0002 0% N/A
2008-05-01 2008-05-05 2008-05-28 Other 0.0002 +533.3% N/A
2007-05-02 2007-05-04 2007-05-23 Annual 0 +50% N/A
2006-05-05 2006-05-09 2006-06-06 Annual 0 0% N/A

SQM Dividend FAQ

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) is a global producer of specialty plant nutrients, iodine, lithium, and industrial chemicals. The company operates primarily through the extraction of mineral resources from the Salar de Atacama, utilizing solar evaporation to produce high-grade lithium and potassium derivatives. Its product portfolio serves critical industries including electric vehicle battery manufacturing, medical imaging, and high-tech agriculture.

What is the Dividend Yield of SQM?

As of May 2026, SQM's dividend yield is 0.73%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.67 USD by the current share price of 82.66.

Does SQM pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, SQM paid a dividend of 0.67 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-08 and the payout was 0.66919 USD.

How often does SQM pay dividends?

SQM pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, SQM has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-08.

SQM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SQM for the next payments are between 1.152 (+72.1%) and 1.211 (+81.0%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.86%.

Will SQM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.66919 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sociedad Quimica y (SQM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SQM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Sociedad Quimica y (SQM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SQM?

SQM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -35.9% per year. Negative growth: SQM's dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of SQM?

SQM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.85%. If you bought SQM's shares at 36.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.67 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.85% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SQM?

SQM Payout Consistency is 21.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very unstable: Sociedad Quimica y has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SQM have a good Dividend Yield?

SQM's 0.73% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SQM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SQM is 42.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SQM?

SQM's Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SQM Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in SQM's Outstanding Shares?

Sociedad Quimica y's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 14.5%). Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has SQM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 27, 2016 with a ratio of 1027:1000. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.03 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1994 191,951,600 0%
1995 227,281,700 +18.41%
1996 241,745,000 +6.36%
1997 252,569,400 +4.48%
1998 302,659,800 +19.83%
1999 298,689,400 -1.31%
2000 263,440,100 -11.8%
2001 265,110,200 +0.63%
2002 265,110,200 0%
2003 265,110,200 0%
2004 265,110,700 0%
2005 265,110,200 -0%
2006 265,110,200 0%
2007 265,110,200 0%
2008 265,051,500 -0.02%
2009 265,110,200 +0.02%
2010 265,110,200 0%
2011 265,110,200 0%
2012 264,501,900 -0.23%
2013 267,314,200 +1.06%
2014 261,890,500 -2.03%
2015 264,260,500 +0.9%
2016 262,865,200 -0.53%
2017 265,008,200 +0.82%
2018 266,804,000 +0.68%
2019 265,071,300 -0.65%
2020 269,948,600 +1.84%
2021 285,634,000 +5.81%
2022 285,637,900 0%
2023 285,637,800 -0%
2024 285,952,400 +0.11%
2025 285,637,800 -0.11%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-15 02:38 UTC