
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| April 11, 2025 | $0.17 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 |
| December 6, 2024 | $0.15 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-21 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. Common Stock has rewarded shareholders with 60 dividend payments over the past 14 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held WPM shares during this period received a total of $6.17 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.17/share was paid 50 days ago, on December 4, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: WPM currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.46%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2011, the dividend payout has grown by 450.0%, from $0.03 to $0.17.
- Dividend Reliability: WPM has maintained or increased its dividend for 33 consecutive payments.
Company News
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Silver has rallied 152% year-to-date, its strongest performance since 1978, driven by industrial demand and a structural supply deficit. The market is experiencing backwardation due to tight physical supplies, with China's export restrictions adding further pressure. Analysts predict prices could test $85-$100 per ounce as deficits widen, benefit...
Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) is presented as an unconventional 'streaming' company that purchases precious metals byproducts from mining operations. The company has delivered exceptional returns, outperforming the S&P 500 by 7x over the past year, driven by surging gold and silver prices. Q3 2025 results showed 54% revenue growth and record net ...









