WPM
Wheaton Precious Metals
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: WPM
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 27, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.64%
Payout ratio: 18.2%
Wheaton Precious Metals's most recent dividend payment of $0.195 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 27, 2026. The payout stands at $0.72 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 0.62%.
WPM dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Wheaton Precious Metals Dividend yield
WPM has a dividend yield of 0.62% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 1.84%, Wheaton Precious Metals's dividend yield is 66% lower. Historically WPM's dividend yield has averaged at 1.1% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current one.
WPM Dividend history
Wheaton Precious Metals has been paying dividends for the last 15 years. According to our data WPM has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 13% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 29% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 13%.
Wheaton Precious Metals Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | $0.195 | 0.57% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.195 | 0.65% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.165 | 0.66% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.165 | 0.69% |
| May 28, 2025 | $0.165 | 0.74% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.165 | 0.82% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.155 | 0.98% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $0.155 | 0.99% |
| May 29, 2024 | $0.155 | 1.09% |
| Apr 2, 2024 | $0.155 | 1.23% |
| Nov 27, 2023 | $0.15 | 1.26% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | $0.15 | 1.42% |
| May 18, 2023 | $0.15 | 1.25% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.15 | 1.29% |
| Nov 18, 2022 | $0.15 | 1.62% |
| Aug 25, 2022 | $0.15 | 1.83% |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.15 | 1.45% |
| Mar 23, 2022 | $0.15 | 1.22% |
| Nov 19, 2021 | $0.15 | 1.29% |
| Aug 26, 2021 | $0.15 | 1.25% |
| May 20, 2021 | $0.14 | 1.03% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | $0.13 | 1.2% |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $0.12 | 1.33% |
| Aug 26, 2020 | $0.1 | 0.74% |
| May 21, 2020 | $0.1 | 0.85% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | $0.1 | 1.58% |
| Dec 3, 2019 | $0.09 | 1.27% |
| Aug 22, 2019 | $0.09 | 1.33% |
| May 23, 2019 | $0.09 | 1.79% |
| Apr 4, 2019 | $0.09 | 1.52% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.09 | 2.29% |
| Aug 28, 2018 | $0.09 | 2.04% |
| May 24, 2018 | $0.09 | 1.68% |
| Apr 5, 2018 | $0.09 | 1.71% |
| Nov 24, 2017 | $0.09 | 1.22% |
| Aug 23, 2017 | $0.1 | 0.89% |
| May 23, 2017 | $0.07 | 0.34% |
Wheaton Precious Metals dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WPM has a payout ratio of 18.2% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 29.1%, Wheaton Precious Metals's payout ratio is 37% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
Frequently asked questions
Does Wheaton Precious Metals pay a dividend?
Yes, Wheaton Precious Metals has been paying dividends for the last 15 years.
When was WPM's last dividend?
Wheaton Precious Metals's last regular dividend was on May 27, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.195 per share.
How much dividend does Wheaton Precious Metals pay (per share)?
On an annual basis WPM pays $0.72 per share.
What is Wheaton Precious Metals's dividend yield?
Wheaton Precious Metals's current dividend yield is 0.62%.
How often does Wheaton Precious Metals pay dividends?
Wheaton Precious Metals pays dividends quarterly.
What is Wheaton Precious Metals's dividend payout ratio?
Wheaton Precious Metals's dividend payout ratio is 18.2%.
Does Wheaton Precious Metals pay a good dividend?
Wheaton Precious Metals's dividend yield is less than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.