Sociedad Quimica y Minera TodaySQMSociedad Quimica y Minera$77.48 +2.10 (+2.79%) As of 12:34 PM Eastern52-Week Range$40.58▼$98.00Dividend Yield3.42%P/E Ratio27.19Price Target$73.58Add to WatchlistSociedad Química y Minera de Chile NYSE: SQM delivered a blowout Q2 2026 earnings report. Revenue of $2.47 billion beat the consensus forecast of $2.24 billion by 10.3%.
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile remains a core lithium holding, supported by robust Q2 results and a forward P/E of 11, offering attractive long-term value. Q2 earnings and revenues beat expectations, with profits of $1.12B and a 26.5% margin relative to revenues, demonstrating resilience at current lithium prices. Rising global EV adoption and increased commercial-scale battery storage are expected to drive sustained lithium demand and support SQM's growth trajectory.
Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (AIM:BHL) told investors it has started drilling at its Whistlejacket lithium project in Arizona as it works towards establishing a maiden mineral resource estimate. The infill exploration programme will test and expand priority lithium-bearing pegmatite targets, drawing on historical drilling alongside Bradda Head's geological mapping, surface sampling and recent high-grade assay results.
Recent price forecasts from BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, highlighted notable market trends in mainland China's lithium market. BMI revised its forecasts for China lithium carbonate to $20,100 per ton and lithium hydroxide to $19,600 per ton following solid upward momentum that began earlier this year.
SGML targets a restart within two weeks as lower costs, higher Plant 1 output and expansion plans shape its second-half execution priorities.
Albemarle is now a focused lithium and bromine pure-play, following the divestiture of its catalyst business and balance sheet improvements. ALB holds world-class lithium assets, securing a low-cost position and structural advantages, with a robust balance sheet and $2.7 billion in liquidity. The current lithium price recovery and disciplined supply underpin a base case EBITDA of ~$2.5 billion, with further upside from Kings Mountain and DLE expansion.
Sigma Lithium NASDAQ: SGML reported record second-quarter revenue and profitability as higher production volumes and lower costs supported margins, while the company also addressed a temporary suspension of mining and industrial operations tied to negotiations with the state of Minas Gerais.
Standard Lithium NYSEAMERICAN: SLI said it completed two of four key pre-final investment decision milestones for its Southwest Arkansas lithium project during the second quarter of 2026, while continuing work on customer offtake agreements and project financing.
Lithium Americas (Argentina) NYSE: LAAC said its Cauchari-Olaroz operation maintained strong production, low operating costs and cash generation in the second quarter of 2026, while the company advanced plans for a phased expansion and continued work on its Pastos Grandes project.
Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (AIM:BHL) said surface assays grading up to 4.24% lithium oxide have strengthened targets for its planned 2026 drilling programme at the Whistlejacket project in Arizona. Of the 190 rock samples analysed, 29, or 15.3%, returned grades above 0.50% Li₂O.
Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (AIM:BHL) has secured a drilling contractor for its 2026 Whistlejacket exploration campaign in Arizona, targeting the data needed to support a maiden mineral resource estimate by the end of 2027. The rig is expected to mobilise by the end of July and begin a programme of up to 20 diamond holes totalling around 3,658 metres.
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