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Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$70.99 -7.51 (-9.56%)
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Wheaton Precious Metals - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
10

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Wheaton Precious Metals in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for WPM.

Consensus Price Target

$74.50
4.94% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Wheaton Precious Metals, the average price target is $74.50. The highest price target for WPM is $88.00, while the lowest price target for WPM is $61.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.94% from the current price of $70.99.
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WPM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/4/24 to 4/4/25
1 Month Ago
3/5/24 to 3/5/25
3 Months Ago
1/5/24 to 1/4/25
1 Year Ago
4/5/23 to 4/4/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$74.50$71.67$71.67$55.38
Forecasted Upside4.94% Upside1.02% Upside24.55% Upside10.68% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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WPM Analyst Recommendations By Month

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WPM Price Targets by Month

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Wheaton Precious Metals Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWheaton Precious MetalsBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.79
2.54
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.71% Upside171.31% Upside30.63% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/4/2025Raymond James
4 of 5 stars
Brian MacArthur
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$75.00 ➝ $88.00+21.93%
4/4/2025Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
Josh Wolfson
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Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$75.00 ➝ $80.00+8.53%
3/17/2025Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
Tanya Jakusconek
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Boost TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$78.00 ➝ $79.00+4.63%
2/4/2025Stifel Canada
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I. Rico
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
11/18/2024UBS Group
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D. Major
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Initiated CoverageBuy$78.00+28.84%
11/8/2024TD Securities
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 Boost TargetBuy$74.00 ➝ $75.00+15.58%
10/10/2024National Bank Financial
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S. Nagle
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UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform
10/4/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$67.00 ➝ $77.00+27.78%
7/10/2024CIBC
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 Boost TargetOutperformer ➝ Outperformer$75.00 ➝ $80.00+37.15%
6/27/2024Berenberg Bank
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 Boost TargetBuy$64.00 ➝ $66.00+24.46%
6/26/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $61.00+14.81%
5/21/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform$59.00 ➝ $61.00+6.42%
7/7/2023Barclays
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 Lower Target$42.00 ➝ $41.00-1.01%
5/8/2023National Bankshares
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$72.50 ➝ C$80.00
4/20/2023Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetC$66.00 ➝ C$75.00
4/20/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
4/4/2023Canaccord Genuity Group
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 Boost TargetC$67.00 ➝ C$75.00

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Should I Buy Wheaton Precious Metals Stock? WPM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Wheaton Precious Metals pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Wheaton Precious Metals
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.:

  • The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.165, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This increase from the previous dividend of $0.16 indicates a positive trend in financial health.
  • Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. has a strong net margin of 50.05%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into profit effectively, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
  • Institutional investors hold 70.34% of the company's stock, suggesting strong confidence from large financial entities in the company's future performance.
  • Analysts have a favorable outlook, with an average rating of "Buy" and a price target of $72.44, indicating potential for stock price appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around $72.00, which is close to the analysts' price target, suggesting that the stock may be fairly valued with room for growth.

Wheaton Precious Metals
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. for these reasons:

  • The company's revenue for the latest quarter was $380.52 million, which fell short of analyst estimates of $395.74 million, indicating potential challenges in meeting market expectations.
  • Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. has a dividend payout ratio of 56.90%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest profits into growth opportunities.
  • Despite a strong net margin, the return on equity is 8.85%, which may be considered low compared to other companies in the precious metals sector, potentially signaling less efficient use of equity capital.
  • Recent fluctuations in precious metal prices can impact the company's profitability, making it vulnerable to market volatility.
  • While the company has received upgrades from analysts, the overall market sentiment can shift quickly, which may affect stock performance negatively.

WPM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Wheaton Precious Metals is $74.50, with a high forecast of $88.00 and a low forecast of $61.00.

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wheaton Precious Metals in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" WPM shares.

According to analysts, Wheaton Precious Metals's stock has a predicted upside of 4.94% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Wheaton Precious Metals's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Wheaton Precious Metals has been rated by research analysts at Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, and Stifel Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Wheaton Precious Metals more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for Wheaton Precious Metals is Buy while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how WPM compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:WPM) was last updated on 4/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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