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Introduction

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., a leading streaming company in the precious metals sector, has recently announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. The company has maintained a robust trajectory, showcasing significant growth in production and remarkable financial performance year-to-date.

Strong Performance Amidst Growth

According to Haytham Hodaly, President and CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals, the recent quarter not only marked solid results but also built upon an already record-breaking performance for the year. The accomplishments come as the company continues to enhance its growth pipeline with the initiation of various projects:

• - Gold Production at Montage Gold's Koné Project: The first gold pour was recorded at Montage Gold's Koné project in Côte d'Ivoire, marking a significant milestone.
• - Hudbay's Copper World Project: This project received approval for construction, further solidifying Wheaton's strong position in the mining industry.

Record-Setting Financial Results

In terms of financial performance, Wheaton reported impressive figures for Q3 2026:

• - Revenue: $772 million
• - Net Earnings: $410 million
• - Operating Cash Flow: $645 million

These numbers reflect a year-on-year growth of 62% in revenue compared to the previous quarter, attributed to enhancing production and sales across various metals, particularly gold and silver. Furthermore, for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, Wheaton achieved a record $2.6 billion in revenue, enhancing its financial robustness.

Wheaton has also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.195 per common share, totaling $89 million in payments. This dividend reflects the company's commitment to providing attractive returns to its shareholders while ensuring continuous investment back into its high-quality asset portfolio.

Asset Highlights

Wheaton’s asset base now includes agreements linked to 57 mining assets: 22 operating mines, 20 development projects, and 15 exploration projects. Through these assets, the company successfully delivered 231,000 ounces of attributable gold equivalent production in the third quarter of 2026, marking a 13% increase over the same period last year. The growth was significantly boosted by the acquisition of a precious metals purchase agreement with BHP Group Limited, enhancing Wheaton’s share of silver from the Antamina mine.

Additional notable progress includes:

• - Vale Base Metals planning to implement coarse particle flotation at the Salobo mine in Brazil.
• - Successful completion of the first gold pour at the Hudbay Minerals' Copper World project.
• - Significant upgrades and increased production forecasts for several ongoing projects such as the Platreef project in South Africa.

Operational Strategy and Market Readiness

The operational strategy of Wheaton revolves around not just maximizing production, but also ensuring sustainability and low operational costs. The company acknowledges the challenges posed by fluctuating commodity prices and strategizes to maintain resilient margins.

• - Average cash costs for Q3 2026 stood at $548 per GEO, reflecting an increase from $452 in Q3 2025. Even with rising costs, Wheaton achieved a cash operating margin of $3,466 per GEO sold, indicating strong financial health.

Future Outlook

Looking ahead, Wheaton has confirmed its production guidance for 2026, predicting between 400,000 to 430,000 ounces of gold and 27 to 29 million ounces of silver. The company strives for a substantial increase in annual production, targeting approximately 50% growth to reach 1.2 million gold equivalent ounces (GEOs) by 2030. The long-term strategy focuses on optimizing the portfolio's production capabilities while supporting sustainable practices within the industry.

By approaching the coming years with confidence backed by a strong financial backbone and a quality asset base, Wheaton Precious Metals is poised for continued success in the precious metals mining sector. The company remains resolute about enhancing stakeholder value through sustained development and community engagement initiatives, solidifying its reputation not just as a leader in metal production, but also as a responsible corporate citizen.