Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM) (TSX: WPM) announced that its board of directors has declared a fourth-quarter cash dividend for 2026 of $0.195 per common share, an 18% increase from the corresponding dividend paid in 2025. The dividend is scheduled for payment on or about December 3, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 19, 2026. The ex-dividend date is also November 19, 2026. The full details of the announcement are available in the company’s press release at https://ibn.fm/q3V1z.
The double-digit percentage increase underscores Wheaton’s ability to return capital to shareholders while maintaining a low-risk business model. As the world’s premier precious metals streaming company, Wheaton holds what it describes as the highest-quality portfolio of long-life, low-cost assets. Its streaming model offers investors leverage to commodity prices and exploration upside with a much lower risk profile than a traditional mining company. The company delivers among the highest cash operating margins in the mining industry, which allows it to pay a competitive dividend and continue growing through accretive acquisitions. Wheaton is also committed to strong environmental, social, and governance practices and giving back to the communities where it and its mining partners operate.
For income-focused investors, the 18% year-over-year dividend increase signals confidence in sustained cash flow generation. The company also confirmed that its optional dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) remains available to shareholders. For this quarterly dividend, Wheaton will issue common shares through treasury at the average market price without a discount. The dividend qualifies as an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes, which is relevant for Canadian shareholders. The latest news and updates relating to Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) (TSX: WPM) are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/WPM.
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