[SQM Reports 53% Year-on-Year Increase in Fourth-Quarter Profit]

Published: Feb 28, 2026 21:42
SQM reported the increase attributing the result to a favorable market pricing environment that boosted average lithium prices and consequently enhanced performance.The world's second-largest lithium producer stated that its net profit for the fourth quarter reached $183.8 million, a 53% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter grew by 23.3% to $1.32 billion, up from $1.07 billion in the year-ago period. Gross profit for the quarter increased by 52.7%, reaching $448.5 million.CEO Ricardo Ramos: "Our Q4 2025 results reflect record sales volumes from both of our lithium businesses." He added that in November, they began seeing early signs of an improving supply-demand balance, driven by stronger-than-expected demand for energy storage systems.

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