DIVIDEND DECLARATION - Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE:WPM) declared its third quarterly 2026 cash dividend of US$0.195 per common share, an 18% increase over the third quarterly dividend of 2025. Shareholders of record on August 20, 2026 will be paid on or about September 3, 2026. The dividend is designated an eligible dividend for Canadian tax purposes. Wheaton will satisfy its Dividend Reinvestment Plan for this dividend by issuing treasury shares at the DRIP’s Average Market Price with no discount. Future dividends remain at the Board’s discretion.

Positive

• US$0.195 quarterly dividend declared for Q3 2026
• 18% increase over third quarterly dividend declared in 2025
• Dividend qualifies as an eligible dividend for Canadian tax purposes
• DRIP funded through treasury shares at Average Market Price

Negative

• Future dividend levels remain at the Board’s discretion, creating payout uncertainty
• Issuing DRIP shares from treasury may cause incremental shareholder dilution

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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. ("Wheaton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared its third quarterly cash dividend payment for 2026 of US$0.195 per common share, an 18% increase from the third quarterly cash dividend declared in 2025.

The third quarterly cash dividend for 2026 will be paid to holders of record of Wheaton common shares as of the close of business on August 20, 2026, and will be distributed on or about September 3, 2026. The ex-dividend trading date is August 20, 2026.

The declaration, timing, amount and payment of future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors. This dividend qualifies as an 'eligible dividend' for Canadian income tax purposes.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

The Company has previously implemented a Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP"). Participation in the DRIP is optional. For the purposes of this quarterly dividend, the Company has elected to issue common shares under the DRIP through treasury at the Average Market Price, as defined in the DRIP, without a discount.

The Company may, from time to time, in its discretion, apply, change or eliminate any discount applicable to Treasury Acquisitions, as defined in the DRIP, or direct that such common shares be purchased in Market Acquisitions, as defined in the DRIP, at the prevailing market price, any of which would be publicly announced.

The DRIP enrollment forms, including direct deposit, are available for download on the Company's website at www.wheatonpm.com, in the 'Investors' section under the 'Shareholder information' and 'Dividends' tabs.

Registered shareholders may also enroll in the DRIP online through the plan agent's self-service web portal.

Beneficial shareholders should contact their financial intermediary to arrange enrollment. All shareholders considering enrollment in the DRIP should carefully review the terms of the DRIP and consult with their advisors as to the implications of enrollment in the DRIP.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING-STATEMENTS

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation concerning the business, operations and financial performance of Wheaton. Forward-looking statements, which are all statements other than statements of historical fact, include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to future dividends. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Wheaton to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including risks discussed in the section entitled "Description of the Business – Risk Factors" in Wheaton's Annual Information Form available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and Wheaton's Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed March 31, 2026 on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR and the risks identified under "Risks and Uncertainties" in Wheaton's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2025, available on SEDAR+ and in Wheaton's Form 6-K to filed March 12, 2026. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management currently believes to be reasonable, including (without limitation) that there will be no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, that estimations of future production from the mining operations and mineral reserves and resources are accurate, that the mining operations from which Wheaton purchases precious metals will continue to operate, that each party will satisfy their obligations in accordance with the precious metals purchase agreements and royalty agreements, and that Wheaton's assessment of taxes payable is accurate.

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SOURCE Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

FAQ

What dividend did Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) declare on August 6, 2026?

Wheaton Precious Metals declared a third quarterly 2026 cash dividend of US$0.195 per common share. According to Wheaton, this represents an 18% increase over the third quarterly cash dividend declared in 2025 and will be paid in early September 2026.

When is the record date and payment date for Wheaton Precious Metals’ Q3 2026 dividend (WPM)?

The record date is August 20, 2026, and the dividend will be paid on or about September 3, 2026. According to Wheaton, shareholders of record at the close of business on August 20 will receive this cash dividend.

What is the ex-dividend date for Wheaton Precious Metals’ August 2026 dividend (WPM)?

The ex-dividend trading date for Wheaton’s third quarterly 2026 dividend is August 20, 2026. According to Wheaton, investors must own the shares before this date to qualify as holders of record for the US$0.195 per share dividend.

Does Wheaton Precious Metals’ 2026 dividend qualify as an eligible dividend for Canadian investors?

Yes, the third quarterly 2026 dividend qualifies as an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes. According to Wheaton, this designation may provide preferential tax treatment for eligible Canadian shareholders, subject to each investor’s personal tax situation and professional advice.

How does the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) work for Wheaton Precious Metals’ Q3 2026 dividend?

For this dividend, Wheaton will issue common shares from treasury under the DRIP at the Average Market Price with no discount. According to Wheaton, participation is optional, and shareholders should review the DRIP terms and consult advisors before enrolling.

Can Wheaton Precious Metals change the DRIP discount or share source for future dividends?

Yes, Wheaton may change or eliminate any DRIP discount or direct purchases as market acquisitions at prevailing prices. According to Wheaton, such changes are at the company’s discretion and would be publicly announced when applied to future dividend reinvestments.

Are future dividends from Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) guaranteed at the current level?

No, future dividends are not guaranteed and remain at the Board’s discretion for declaration, timing, amount, and payment. According to Wheaton, each future dividend decision will be made separately and may differ from the current US$0.195 per share level.