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Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) Tops Q2 EPS by 4.5c, Revenues Beat

August 12, 2020 5:02 PM

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM) reported Q2 EPS of $0.235, $0.045 better than the analyst estimate of $0.19. Revenue for the quarter came in at $247.95 million versus the consensus estimate of $222.7 million.

"Wheaton's high-quality portfolio of assets delivered solid results in the first half of 2020 generating over $500 million in revenue and nearly $330 million in operating cash flow. While production in the second quarter was impacted by temporary shutdowns of some operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, sales volumes remained strong, resulting in a record 322,000 gold equivalent ounces sold in the first half of 2020," said Randy Smallwood, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wheaton Precious Metals. "At Wheaton, our success is not only measured in terms of financial results, but also in our ability to make a difference. In that regard, during the quarter we established a dedicated fund to help address the impacts of COVID-19, which to date has helped to provide food security, medical services and supplies, and economic opportunities to those in need. The majority of these funds are dedicated to the communities around our partners' operations, and not only help to alleviate the near-term impacts of the pandemic, but also leave positive, sustainable benefits."

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