SQM Dividend History & Yield
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 (today) | Sep 21, 2026 | $1.03 | $103.00 | Declared |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SQM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.03 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SQM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,166 | $88,148 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,826 | $440,738 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,651 | $881,476 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.36%. $10,000 in SQM would currently pay about $136 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SQM dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | — | $1.03 | +383.6% |
| May 9, 2024 | — | $0.213 | -57.7% |
| Dec 6, 2023 | — | $0.503 | -17.4% |
| Nov 2, 2023 | — | $0.609 | -22.7% |
| Jul 13, 2023 | — | $0.788 | +712.4% |
| May 11, 2023 | — | $3.224 Special | — |
| Dec 8, 2022 | — | $3.081 Special | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $1.849 Special | — |
| Jun 2, 2022 | — | $2.787 Special | — |
| Apr 28, 2022 | — | $0.097 | -69.1% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $1.40 Special | — |
| Sep 2, 2021 | — | $0.314 | +31.9% |
| Jun 3, 2021 | — | $0.238 | +1300.0% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | — | $0.017 | -95.5% |
| Oct 8, 2020 | — | $0.38 | +122.2% |
| Jun 4, 2020 | — | $0.171 | -32.7% |
| Apr 29, 2020 | — | $0.254 | +10.4% |
| Dec 5, 2019 | — | $0.23 | -13.9% |
| Sep 5, 2019 | — | $0.267 | -12.7% |
| Jun 6, 2019 | — | $0.306 | -25.9% |
| May 2, 2019 | — | $0.413 | +30.3% |
| Dec 4, 2018 | — | $0.317 | -37.7% |
| Sep 5, 2018 | — | $0.509 | +18.1% |
| Jun 8, 2018 | — | $0.431 | -46.1% |
| May 3, 2018 | — | $0.80 | +86.5% |
| Dec 6, 2017 | — | $0.429 | +11.7% |
| Sep 7, 2017 | — | $0.384 | -2.0% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | — | $0.392 | +94.1% |
| May 3, 2017 | — | $0.202 | -76.4% |
| Dec 12, 2016 | — | $0.855 | +30.3% |
| Apr 27, 2016 | — | $0.656 | +111.2% |
| Dec 1, 2015 | — | $0.3106 | +115.5% |
| Apr 29, 2015 | — | $0.1441 | -64.3% |
| Dec 3, 2014 | — | $0.4041 | -52.5% |
| Jul 9, 2014 | — | $0.851 | +567.2% |
| Apr 30, 2014 | — | $0.1276 | -82.8% |
| Dec 4, 2013 | — | $0.741 | +168.9% |
| May 2, 2013 | — | $0.2756 | -70.2% |
| Dec 6, 2012 | — | $0.925 | +212.5% |
| May 1, 2012 | — | $0.296 | -58.5% |
| Dec 9, 2011 | — | $0.7137 | +138.0% |
| May 3, 2011 | — | $0.2999 | -26.3% |
| Dec 7, 2010 | — | $0.407 | +73.4% |
| May 4, 2010 | — | $0.2347 | -36.6% |
| Dec 8, 2009 | — | $0.37 | -55.7% |
| May 1, 2009 | — | $0.8354 | +125.8% |
| Nov 12, 2008 | — | $0.37 | -14.6% |
| May 1, 2008 | — | $0.4333 | +27.6% |
| May 2, 2007 | — | $0.3395 | +24.6% |
| May 5, 2006 | — | $0.2724 | +53.1% |
| May 4, 2005 | — | $0.178 | +107.5% |
| May 10, 2004 | — | $0.0858 | +16.5% |
| May 2, 2003 | — | $0.0736 | +634.0% |
| May 2, 2002 | — | $0.01 | -79.7% |
| May 1, 2001 | — | $0.0494 | -44.3% |
| May 1, 2000 | — | $0.0886 | -28.2% |
| Apr 28, 1999 | — | $0.1235 | +42182.9% |
| Apr 29, 1998 | — | $0.0003 | -99.8% |
| Apr 30, 1997 | — | $0.1413 | +72.3% |
| Apr 26, 1996 | — | $0.082 | +665.4% |
| Nov 13, 1995 | — | $0.0107 | -80.5% |
| Apr 27, 1995 | — | $0.0548 | +539.7% |
| Apr 28, 1994 | — | $0.0086 | — |
Payout risk check
SQM scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, and iodine and its derivatives in Chile, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. It offers potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers under the Ultrasol, Qrop, Speedfol, Allganic, Ultrasoline, Prop, and Prohydric brands.
Sector: Basic Materials. Industry: Specialty Chemicals. First dividend on our records: Apr 28, 1994. 63 payments tracked.
SQM dividend FAQ
When is SQM's next ex-dividend date?
SQM's next ex-dividend date is Sep 8, 2026 (today, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.03 per share, expected on Sep 21, 2026.
How often does SQM pay dividends?
SQM's dividend schedule is irregular: it has made 63 payments on our records, most recently $1.03 per share on May 8, 2026.
What is SQM's dividend yield?
SQM's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.36%, based on $1.03 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $75.66.
How much does SQM pay per share?
SQM pays about $1.03 per share per payment, which works out to roughly $1.03 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $103.00 a year.
Has SQM grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.7% a year. SQM did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of SQM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.36%, you would need about 1,166 shares of SQM (roughly $88,148 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive on the fund’s schedule, so the monthly figure is an average.
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