SQM Q1 Earnings Due on May 27th: Analysts Predict Significant Upside Potential

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM) is set to release its Q1 earnings on May 27th, with expected EPS growth of 120.1% YoY and revenue of $1.02 billion, a 5.9% decline. Analysts predict significant upside potential with a one-year target price of $52.32 and an "Outperform" rating from 15 brokerage firms. The estimated GF Value is $35.37, suggesting a 7.25% potential upside from the current price of $32.98.

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE: SQM) is set to release its Q1 earnings on Tuesday, May 27th, after the market close. The company is expected to report earnings per share (EPS) of $0.61, representing a 120.1% year-over-year (YoY) growth, and revenue of $1.02 billion, marking a 5.9% decline from the same period last year [1].

Analysts predict significant upside potential for SQM, with a one-year target price of $52.32 and an "Outperform" rating from 15 brokerage firms. The estimated GF Value is $35.37, suggesting a 7.25% potential upside from the current price of $32.98 [2].

Historically, SQM has demonstrated a strong track record of beating EPS estimates, with a 25% success rate over the last two years. However, revenue estimates have seen more variability, with a 38% success rate during the same period. Over the last three months, EPS estimates have seen no upward revisions and three downward revisions, while revenue estimates have seen no upward revisions and three downward revisions [1].

Despite the mixed analyst sentiment, SQM has recently seen increased institutional investment. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its holdings in SQM by 53.8% in the first quarter of 2025, owning approximately 0.13% of the company's stock worth $14.24 million as of its most recent SEC filing [2].

SQM operates as a mining company worldwide, offering specialty plant nutrients, iodine, and its derivatives for various applications. The company's stock has experienced volatility, with a 50-day moving average of $36.30 and a 200-day moving average of $38.08. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.41 billion, a P/E ratio of -29.69, a PEG ratio of 5.00, and a beta of 1.11 [2].

References:
[1] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4452072-sociedad-quimica-y-minera-de-chile-q1-2025-earnings-preview
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/sociedad-qumica-y-minera-de-chile-sqm-expected-to-announce-earnings-on-tuesday-2025-05-20/