Wheaton Precious Metals Rises on Strong Revenue Surge and Institutional Jitters as Stock Traders 491st in Market Activity

On September 4, 2025, Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) rose 0.28% with a trading volume of $210 million, ranking 491st in market activity. Institutional investors adjusted their stakes, with Baird Financial Group Inc. reducing its holdings by 2.9% to 199,566 shares, while Northern Trust Corp. increased its position by 28.9% to 448,909 shares. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Evergreen Capital Management also boosted their holdings, signaling varied investor sentiment.

The company reported a 68.2% year-over-year revenue surge to $503.22 million, exceeding expectations. Earnings per share (EPS) reached $0.63, outperforming forecasts by $0.05. Wheaton declared a quarterly dividend of $0.165 per share, translating to a 0.7% annualized yield. Analysts highlighted the firm’s strong net margin of 47.46% and robust return on equity of 11.96%, underscoring operational efficiency.

Analyst ratings remained mixed, with CIBC and BMO reaffirming “Outperform” ratings, while Wall Street Zen downgraded to “Hold.” Scotiabank raised its price target to $109.00, reflecting cautious optimism. Institutional ownership now stands at 70.34%, with major investors including Canada Pension Plan and Northern Trust.

Backtesting results indicate that the stock’s 50-day moving average is $93.18, and its 200-day average is $84.43. The 12-month range remains $55.47–$103.81. Analysts project a 1.46 EPS for 2025, aligning with the company’s current valuation metrics.