Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. Common Stock
WPMWheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) is a streaming company that acquires and manages precious metal streams, primarily gold and silver, providing upfront capital to mining companies in exchange for the right to purchase metals at predetermined prices. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Wheaton offers investors exposure to precious metals through royalties and streams, reducing the risks associated with direct mining investment.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | $0.20 | 2026-05-27 | 2026-05-27 |
| April 10, 2026 | $0.20 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 |
| December 4, 2025 | $0.17 | 2025-11-20 | 2025-11-20 |
| September 4, 2025 | $0.17 | 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-21 |
| June 10, 2025 | $0.17 | 2025-05-28 | 2025-05-28 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. Common Stock has rewarded shareholders with 62 dividend payments over the past 15 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held WPM shares during this period received a total of $6.56 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.20/share was paid 39 days ago, on June 9, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: WPM currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.69%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2011, the dividend payout has grown by 550.0%, from $0.03 to $0.20.
- Dividend Reliability: WPM has maintained or increased its dividend for 35 consecutive payments.
Company News
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Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. announced its second quarterly cash dividend for 2026 of US$0.195 per common share, representing an 18% increase from the same period in 2025. The dividend will be paid on June 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 27, 2026. The company continues to offer a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) with treasury share...
Silver miners ETF (SIL) delivered 135.40% returns over 12 months, significantly outpacing gold miners ETF (GDX) at 91.10%. While SIL offers higher returns and dividend yield, GDX provides lower costs, larger assets, and greater diversification. Both funds carry higher volatility than physical metals, with SIL experiencing steeper drawdowns histor...
