Wheaton Precious Metals Boosts Quarterly Dividend by 18%

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM) (TSX: WPM) announced that its board of directors has declared a second quarterly cash dividend for 2026 of US$0.195 per common share, an 18% increase from the comparable dividend in 2025. The dividend will be paid on or about June 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 27, 2026. The company also confirmed the continued availability of its optional dividend reinvestment plan.

The dividend increase signals Wheaton’s confidence in its financial health and its ability to generate robust cash flows. As the world’s premier precious metals streaming company, Wheaton boasts a portfolio of long-life, low-cost assets that deliver among the highest cash operating margins in the mining industry. This business model allows the company to pay a competitive dividend while pursuing growth through accretive acquisitions.

Wheaton’s streaming model provides investors with leverage to commodity prices and exploration upside, but with a lower risk profile than traditional mining companies. The company is also committed to strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and giving back to the communities where it and its mining partners operate.

The dividend announcement comes at a time when precious metals prices remain elevated, supporting higher margins for streaming companies. Wheaton’s ability to increase its dividend underscores its strong cash generation and disciplined capital allocation. The company’s optional dividend reinvestment plan allows shareholders to reinvest their dividends into additional shares, potentially compounding returns over time.

For more details on the dividend declaration, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/PmotN. Investors can also find the latest news and updates relating to WPM in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/WPM.

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