Wheaton Precious Metals Reports Record 2025 Financials, Hikes Dividend 18%, and Secures Major $4.3B Antamina Silver Stream

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Wheaton Precious Metals reported record 2025 financial results, increased its quarterly dividend by 18% for 2026, and announced a major $4.3 billion silver stream acquisition from BHP on the Antamina mine, funded by a mix of cash and new debt.

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• Record 2025 Financial Performance

  The company achieved record revenue of $2.3 billion, gross margin of $1.7 billion, net earnings of $1.5 billion, and operating cash flow of $1.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing significant increases over the prior year.

• 18% Dividend Increase for 2026

  The Board of Directors set the quarterly dividend for 2026 at $0.195 per common share, an 18% increase from 2025, marking the third consecutive year of dividend growth.

• Major Silver Stream Acquisition from BHP

  Subsequent to year-end, on February 16, 2026, Wheaton International entered into a PMPA to acquire an additional 33.75% silver stream from BHP on the Antamina mine in Peru for $4.3 billion, effective April 1, 2026. This will increase Wheaton's total silver stream from Antamina to 67.5%.

• Significant Financing for Acquisition

  The $4.3 billion upfront payment for the BHP Antamina PMPA will be funded by approximately $1.9 billion in existing liquidity (including $323 million from LTI disposals) and new financing, comprising a $1.5 billion non-revolving term loan and an approximate $0.9 billion draw on the existing $2 billion revolving credit facility.

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Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. filed its annual 40-F report, revealing a strong financial performance for 2025 with record revenue, gross margin, net earnings, and operating cash flow. The company demonstrated confidence in its future by increasing its quarterly dividend by 18% for 2026. A significant strategic move is the acquisition of an additional 33.75% silver stream from BHP on the Antamina mine for $4.3 billion, effective April 1, 2026, which will substantially boost future silver production. This acquisition is being funded through a combination of existing liquidity and new financing, including a $1.5 billion term loan and a $0.9 billion draw on its revolving facility, indicating a strategic use of capital for growth. Operational highlights include new projects achieving production milestones, such as the Goose, Mineral Park, and Platreef mines, and the Salobo III expansion reaching full capacity. However, the indefinite suspension of operations at the Los Filos mine presents a notable operational setback. The company also adopted a new executive compensation clawback policy and announced a CEO succession plan, ensuring leadership continuity.