- Analysts predict an EPS of $0.50 and revenue of approximately $428.2 million for the upcoming quarterly earnings.
- Projected sales for the first quarter are around $415 million, a 39.8% increase year-over-year, despite a decrease in sales volumes.
- WPM’s financial metrics include a P/E ratio of approximately 72.85 and a strong current ratio of about 28.07, indicating robust liquidity.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE:WPM) is a prominent player in the precious metals sector, primarily focusing on gold and silver streaming. The company is set to release its quarterly earnings on May 8, 2025. Analysts expect earnings per share (EPS) to be $0.50, with projected revenue of approximately $428.2 million. This release is highly anticipated by investors and analysts alike.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects WPM’s first-quarter sales to reach around $415 million, marking a 39.8% increase from the previous year. Despite a decrease in sales volumes, higher gold and silver prices are expected to offset this decline. The consensus estimate for earnings is $0.50 per share, reflecting a 39% year-over-year growth. Over the past 60 days, earnings estimates have risen by 16.3%.
Historically, WPM has exceeded earnings expectations in two of the last four quarters, with an average surprise of 9.48%. The Zacks model suggests a likely earnings beat this quarter. Such positive revisions in earnings estimates often indicate potential investor reactions, as there is a strong correlation between these trends and short-term stock price movements.
WPM’s financial metrics reveal a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 72.85 and a price-to-sales ratio of about 30.04. The company’s enterprise value to sales ratio is around 29.41, while the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is approximately 36.75. WPM’s earnings yield stands at about 1.37%, and its debt-to-equity ratio is extremely low at 0.0007, indicating minimal reliance on debt financing.
WPM boasts a strong current ratio of approximately 28.07, suggesting robust liquidity. The market is closely watching the upcoming earnings report, as it could significantly impact the stock’s price. If WPM surpasses the expected figures, the stock might see an upward movement. Conversely, a miss could lead to a decline. The sustainability of any immediate price changes will largely depend on the management’s discussion of business conditions during the earnings call.
