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Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) lifts third 2026 dividend by 18%

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Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. declared its third quarterly cash dividend for 2026 of US$0.195 per common share, an 18% increase from the third quarterly cash dividend declared in 2025. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 20, 2026, and distributed on or about September 3, 2026. The ex-dividend trading date is August 20, 2026, and the dividend qualifies as an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes.

The company maintains an optional Dividend Reinvestment Plan, and for this dividend it will issue common shares from treasury at the Average Market Price, as defined in the plan, without a discount. Management states that the declaration, timing, amount and payment of any future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors and includes cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements related to future dividends.

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  • Dividend increased 18% to US$0.195 per common share for the third quarterly cash dividend of 2026, signaling a higher cash return to shareholders compared with the third quarterly dividend declared in 2025.

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  • None.
Third quarterly 2026 dividend US$0.195 per common share Declared third quarterly cash dividend payment for 2026
Dividend increase vs 2025 third quarterly dividend 18% Increase from the third quarterly cash dividend declared in 2025
Record date August 20, 2026 Holders of record on this date are entitled to the dividend
Expected payment date On or about September 3, 2026 Date the third quarterly 2026 dividend will be distributed
Ex-dividend trading date August 20, 2026 Shares trade ex-dividend on this date
Dividend Reinvestment Plan financial
"The Company has previously implemented a Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP")."
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
Average Market Price financial
"issue common shares under the DRIP through treasury at the Average Market Price"
eligible dividend financial
"This dividend qualifies as an 'eligible dividend' for Canadian income tax purposes."
An eligible dividend is a type of company payout treated as higher-quality income for tax purposes, typically coming from a corporation’s profits that have already been taxed at higher corporate rates. For investors this matters because eligible dividends usually result in a larger tax benefit or lower personal tax than other dividends, so they increase the after-tax return much like getting a thicker coupon on the same purchase.
Treasury Acquisitions financial
"apply, change or eliminate any discount applicable to Treasury Acquisitions, as defined in the DRIP"
Market Acquisitions financial
"or direct that such common shares be purchased in Market Acquisitions, as defined in the DRIP"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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FAQ

What dividend did Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) declare for its third quarterly payment in 2026?
Wheaton Precious Metals declared a third quarterly 2026 cash dividend of US$0.195 per common share. This represents an 18% increase compared with the third quarterly cash dividend the company declared in 2025.

How much higher is WPM’s 2026 third quarterly dividend compared with 2025?
The third quarterly cash dividend for 2026 is 18% higher than the third quarterly cash dividend declared in 2025. The dividend per common share has risen to US$0.195, increasing the cash amount paid on each share.

What are the key record, payment and ex-dividend dates for WPM’s 2026 third quarterly dividend?
Shareholders of record at the close of business on August 20, 2026 will receive the dividend, which is expected to be distributed on or about September 3, 2026. The ex-dividend trading date is August 20, 2026.

Does Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) offer a DRIP for this 2026 dividend, and how are shares issued?
Yes. For this dividend, Wheaton’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan will issue common shares from treasury at the Average Market Price, as defined in the DRIP, and without a discount. Participation in the DRIP is optional for shareholders.

How is WPM’s 2026 third quarterly dividend treated for Canadian tax purposes?
The company states that this third quarterly 2026 dividend qualifies as an “eligible dividend” for Canadian income tax purposes. This classification affects how the dividend is taxed for Canadian-resident shareholders under applicable tax legislation.

Are future dividends from Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) guaranteed after this 2026 increase?
No. The company explains that the declaration, timing, amount and payment of future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors, and it includes forward-looking statement cautions regarding any expectations about future dividend payments.

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 August 6, 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-32482

 

WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Suite 3500 - 1021 West Hastings St.

Vancouver, British Columbia

V6E 0C3

(604) 684-9648

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☐  Form 40-F þ

 

 

 

 
 

  

DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

 

See the Exhibit Index to this Form 6-K.

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP.  
  (Registrant)  
       
August 6, 2026 By: /s/ Curt Bernardi  
    Name: Curt Bernardi  
    Title: Senior Vice President, Legal  
      and Corporate Secretary  

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

99.1   News Release Dated August 6, 2026

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

DIVIDEND DECLARATION - Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Quarterly Dividend

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /CNW/ -- 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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For further information: For further information, please contact: Emma Murray, Vice President, Investor Relations, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., Tel: 1-844-288-9878, Email: info@wheatonpm.com

CO: Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

CNW 17:00e 06-AUG-26

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