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Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$63.53 +0.43 (+0.68%)
(As of 01:39 PM ET)

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
9

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Wheaton Precious Metals in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for WPM.

Consensus Price Target

$71.67
12.81% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Wheaton Precious Metals, the average price target is $71.67. The highest price target for WPM is $80.00, while the lowest price target for WPM is $61.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.81% from the current price of $63.53.
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WPM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/5/23 to 12/4/24
1 Month Ago
11/5/23 to 11/4/24
3 Months Ago
9/6/23 to 9/5/24
1 Year Ago
12/5/22 to 12/5/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$71.67$70.25$66.88$55.83
Forecasted Upside12.81% Upside8.29% Upside11.68% Upside15.99% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

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
2.90
2.77
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.59% Upside120.74% Upside7.25% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/18/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
D. Major
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Initiated CoverageBuy$78.00+28.84%
11/8/2024TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy$74.00 ➝ $75.00+15.58%
10/25/2024Raymond James
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$74.00 ➝ $75.00+12.68%
10/21/2024Stifel Canada
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I. Rico
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
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%
8/19/2024Scotiabank
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 Boost TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$66.50 ➝ $72.00+19.19%
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%
5/23/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector PerformC$50.00 ➝ C$45.00
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
3/2/2023CSFB
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 Lower TargetC$65.00 ➝ C$60.00

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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 Monday, November 25, 2024. 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.:

  • Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, including a recent increase in price target from TD Securities to $75.00, indicating strong market confidence in the stock's potential for growth.
  • The company reported earnings per share of $0.34 for the latest quarter, meeting analysts' expectations, which reflects stability in its financial performance.
  • With a current stock price of $58.67, the stock is trading below the average price target of $70.88, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • The firm has a high net margin of 50.05%, indicating efficient management and profitability, which can be attractive for investors looking for solid returns.
  • Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. has a consistent dividend payout, with a quarterly dividend of $0.155 per share, providing a steady income stream for investors.

Wheaton Precious Metals
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced a decline of 1.1% recently, which may indicate short-term volatility and uncertainty in the market.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with one rating the stock as a hold, suggesting that not all market participants are confident in its immediate prospects.
  • The company has a relatively high P/E ratio of 43.79, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. has a beta of 0.77, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.
  • Recent revenue figures fell short of analyst expectations, with reported revenue of $308.25 million against an estimate of $324.57 million, raising concerns about growth prospects.

WPM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Wheaton Precious Metals is $71.67, with a high forecast of $80.00 and a low forecast of $61.00.

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

According to analysts, Wheaton Precious Metals's stock has a predicted upside of 12.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Wheaton Precious Metals has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, National Bank Financial, Raymond James, Stifel Canada, TD Securities, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Wheaton Precious Metals more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Wheaton Precious Metals is 2.90 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.77. Learn more on how WPM compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:WPM) was last updated on 12/4/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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