Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) Q1 2026 earnings summary
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Q1 2026 earnings summary
8 May, 2026Executive summary
Achieved record Q1 2026 revenue of $901M, net earnings of $582M, adjusted net earnings of $583M, and operating cash flow of $766M, all up over 100% year-over-year, driven by strong performance at Salobo and Peñasquito and the closing of the $4.3B Antamina silver stream, the largest transaction in company history.
Expanded portfolio with new streams and royalties, including the Jervois project in Australia and Spanish Mountain in British Columbia, enhancing geographic reach and diversification.
Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.195 per share, up 18% from Q1 2025.
Recognized for sustainability leadership, including inclusion in the 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations and top ESG ratings.
Leadership transition: Haytham Hodaly became CEO, Mr. Smallwood transitioned to Chair of the Board.
Financial highlights
Q1 production reached 212,000 GEOs, up 22% year-over-year, with sales volumes at 182,000 GEOs, down 3% due to timing differences.
Record quarterly revenue of $901M, up 92% year-over-year, driven by a 98% increase in average realized gold equivalent price.
Net earnings rose 129% to $582M; adjusted net earnings up 132% to $583M.
Operating cash flow hit $766M, up 112% year-over-year; cash balance at quarter-end was $2.2B.
Gross margin expanded 119% to $699M; cash operating margin per GEO sold was $4,279, up 103%.
Outlook and guidance
2026 attributable production guidance remains 860,000–940,000 GEOs, with 45% in H1 and 55% in H2, reflecting mine sequencing and ramp-up of new assets.
Annual production projected to grow 50% by 2030, reaching 1.2M GEOs, with similar levels forecast through 2035.
PBND (produced but not yet delivered) expected to remain between 2.5 and 3.5 months for 2026.
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