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Strong top-line growth, expanded gross margins, and record lithium volumes suggest earnings momentum and potential multiple re-rating. Historically, sizable beat-driven earnings prints and lithium market strength have led to positive near-term price moves for SQM, especially when tied to capacity expansions via Nova Andino Litio and Covalent Lithium.
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SQM reported strong first half 2026 results, with US$4.23B in revenues and US$1.025B in net income, driven by record lithium volumes and higher prices. Lithium volumes exceeded 84,000 metric tons LCE in Q2 amid robust demand, with 2026 global lithium demand now expected above 2.1M MT. The company also highlighted substantial Chilean state payments and growth opportunities from Nova Andino Litio and Covalent Lithium ventures.
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