HPF is John Hancock Pfd Income Fund II (Financial Services). Trading at $15.28. Current dividend yield: 9.52%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.48 |
| Current yield | 9.52% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 14, 2026(in 9 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1235 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 0.00% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 0.00% |
| Payout ratio | 114% |
| Market cap | $333M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | $0.1235 |
| 2026-08-13 | $0.1235 |
| 2026-07-13 | $0.1235 |
| 2026-06-11 | $0.1235 |
| 2026-05-11 | $0.1235 |
| 2026-04-13 | $0.1235 |
| 2026-03-12 | $0.1235 |
| 2026-02-12 | $0.1235 |
About HPF
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II is the United States based closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its primary objective is to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund's secondary investment objective is to provide growth of capital to the extent consistent with its primary investment objective. The fund's principal investment strategies include to invests a majority of its assets in preferred stocks and other preferred securities, including convertible preferred securities. Its portfolio composition consists of U.S preferred securities, common stocks, foreign preferred securities, corporate bonds, capital preferred securities and short-term investments.
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Frequently asked
What is HPF's dividend yield?
HPF (John Hancock Pfd Income Fund II) currently has a dividend yield of 9.52%, which works out to about $1.48 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is HPF's next ex-dividend date?
HPF's next ex-dividend date is Sep 14, 2026 (in 9 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did HPF last pay a dividend?
HPF's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 13, 2026.
How often does HPF pay dividends?
HPF pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is HPF growing its dividend?
HPF has been holding its dividend flat at a 0.00% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.