Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. reported a remarkable 533% rise in net earnings for Q4 2025, totaling $558 million, alongside an 18% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.195 per share. This strong financial performance, primarily driven by gold and silver streaming revenue, reflects successful execution of its strategic initiatives, including a billion-dollar streaming agreement. Despite a mixed analyst outlook, Wheaton's solid liquidity of $1.0 billion positions the company for continued growth, with a projected production increase of 30.5% in 2026.
“For additional perspective within Mining – Miscellaneous, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. WPM and Fortuna Mining Corp. FSM appear among industry peers. The group backdrop underscores that SSRM’s rerating potential is tied less to broad sector moves and more to company-specific cost phasing and portfolio simplification.”
“Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/31/26, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (Symbol: WPM) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.195, payable on 4/10/26.”
“but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from WPM is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 0.65% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward.”
“In Friday trading, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp shares are currently up about 1.2% on the day.”
“Liquidity is a core support for the story. The company ended 2025 with total liquidity of $1.0 billion and cash and equivalents of about $535 million, which helps fund 2026 sustaining capital of $202 million alongside development initiatives.”
“The tension is timing. Buybacks, combined with pre-production funding needs at Hod Maden and first-half cost inflation, can tighten near-term free cash flow even if the longer-cycle outlook improves.”
“Fortuna Mining Corp. FSM and Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. WPM are listed among industry peers, both carrying Neutral on the peer table, underscoring that SSRM’s path is being judged more on execution and cash timing than on broad sector beta alone.”
“On March 18, 2026, Berenberg lowered the price target on Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE:WPM) to 13,000 GBp from 13,300 GBp and maintained a Buy rating.”
“On March 16, 2026, Scotiabank analyst Tanya Jakusconek raised the price target on Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE:WPM) to $178 from $175 and maintained an Outperform rating following Q4 results.”
“On March 12, 2026, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE:WPM) reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.22, above the $1.09 consensus estimate, with revenue of $865M compared to $734.98M consensus.”
“CEO Randy Smallwood said the company delivered an 'outstanding year,' citing results that surpassed production guidance and achieved record revenue, earnings, and operating cash flow, supported by contributions from key assets and ramp-ups across the portfolio.”
“President Haytham Hodaly added that results reflect 'disciplined capital allocation,' pointing to portfolio additions and a major streaming transaction announced at Antamina.”