Why Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM) Stock Might be a Great Pick

One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. SQM. This is because this security in the Fertilizers space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.

This is important because, often times, a rising tide will lift all boats in an industry, as there can be broad trends taking place in a segment that are boosting securities across the board. This is arguably taking place in the Fertilizers space as it currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 15 out of more than 250 industries, suggesting it is well-positioned from this perspective, especially when compared to other segments out there.

Meanwhile, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile is actually looking pretty good on its own too. The firm has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, suggesting analysts are becoming a bit more bullish on the firm’s prospects in both the short and long term.

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. Price and Consensus

Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. Price and ConsensusSociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. Price and Consensus
Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. Price and Consensus

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. price-consensus-chart | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. Quote

In fact, over the past month, current quarter estimates have risen from 35 cents per share to 41 cents per share, while current year estimates have risen from $1.32 per share to $1.44 per share. This has helped SQM to earn a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), further underscoring the company’s solid position. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

So, if you are looking for a decent pick in a strong industry, consider Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile. Not only is its industry currently in the top third, but it is seeing solid estimate revisions as of late, suggesting it could be a very interesting choice for investors seeking a name in this great industry segment.

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Matt Earle

Matthew Earle is the Founder of MiningFeeds. In 2005, Matt founded MiningNerds.com to provide data and information to the mining investment community. This site was merged with Highgrade Review to form MiningFeeds. Matt has a B.Sc. degree with a minor in geology from the University of Toronto.

By Matt Earle

Matthew Earle is the Founder of MiningFeeds. In 2005, Matt founded MiningNerds.com to provide data and information to the mining investment community. This site was merged with Highgrade Review to form MiningFeeds. Matt has a B.Sc. degree with a minor in geology from the University of Toronto.

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