Wheaton Precious Metals Ranks 418th in Market Activity with 26.16% Volume Drop as Institutional Stake Grows

On September 3, 2025, Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) traded 0.24 billion in volume, a 26.16% decline from the prior day, ranking 418th in market activity. The stock rose 0.86% amid a mixed institutional investor landscape and recent financial updates.

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its stake in WPM by 26.8%, acquiring 5,797 additional shares, bringing its total holdings to $2.13 million. Vanguard Group Inc. and Royal Bank of Canada also adjusted their positions, with Vanguard lifting its stake by 1.8% and RBC by 5.0% in recent quarters. Multiple institutional investors, including TD Asset Management and JPMorgan Chase, added to their holdings, reflecting growing institutional confidence in the company.

Wheaton reported a 68.2% year-over-year revenue surge to $503.22 million in Q2 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.63, exceeding analyst forecasts. The firm declared a quarterly dividend of $0.165 per share, yielding 0.7%, payable on September 4. Analysts highlighted the company’s strong net margin of 47.46% and return on equity of 11.96%, reinforcing its operational efficiency.

Backtested performance data indicates the stock’s historical price movements align with institutional buying trends and earnings surprises. The latest quarterly results and dividend announcement are expected to support near-term investor sentiment, though volume declines suggest caution in short-term trading activity.