SQM Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield
SQM has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 1.57 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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SQM Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-21 | Other | 0.9071 | +37.1% | 1.19% |
| 2026-05-08 | 2026-05-08 | 2026-05-28 | Quarterly | 0.6617 | +359.3% | 0.73% |
| 2024-05-09 | 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-28 | Quarterly | 0.1441 | -55.3% | 0.3% |
| 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-05 | Quarterly | 0.3225 | -18.6% | 0.64% |
| 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-03 | 2023-11-21 | Quarterly | 0.3963 | -21.1% | 0.84% |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-14 | 2023-07-31 | Quarterly | 0.5021 | -75.4% | 0.62% |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-31 | Quarterly | 2.0444 | +5.7% | 2.96% |
| 2022-12-08 | 2022-12-09 | 2022-12-27 | Quarterly | 1.9336 | +60.6% | 2.08% |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-28 | Quarterly | 1.2041 | -33.5% | 1.3% |
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-03 | 2022-06-23 | Quarterly | 1.8117 | +2760.7% | 1.82% |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-25 | Quarterly | 0.0633 | -93.1% | 0.09% |
| 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-10 | Quarterly | 0.9145 | 0% | 1.81% |
SQM Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, SQM's dividend yield is 1.92%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.57 USD by the current share price of 66.89.
As of September 2026, SQM paid a dividend of 1.57 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-08 and the payout was 0.90708 USD.
SQM pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, SQM has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-08.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SQM for the next payments are between 0.291 (-67.9%) and 0.467 (-48.5%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.13%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.90708 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sociedad Quimica y (SQM) is currently unknown.
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.
SQM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -16.4% per year. Negative growth: SQM's dividend growth is negative and declining.
SQM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.37%. If you bought SQM's shares at 46.48 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.57 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.37% of your original purchase price.
SQM Payout Consistency is 36.9%. 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.
SQM's 1.92% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of SQM is 32.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
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
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-26 02:37 UTC