HPI is John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (Financial Services). Trading at $15.74. Current dividend yield: 9.35%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.48 |
| Current yield | 9.35% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 14, 2026(in 11 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1235 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 0.00% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 0.00% |
| Payout ratio | 115% |
| Market cap | $422M |
| Exchange | XNYS |
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 HPI
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its primary investment 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. It seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in securities that may be undervalued relative to similar securities in the marketplace. The fund's principal investment strategies include investing a majority of its assets in preferred stocks and other preferred securities. Its portfolio composition consists of U.S preferred securities, common stocks, foreign preferred securities, corporate bonds, and short-term investments.
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Frequently asked
What is HPI's dividend yield?
HPI (John Hancock Preferred Income Fund) currently has a dividend yield of 9.35%, which works out to about $1.48 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is HPI's next ex-dividend date?
HPI's next ex-dividend date is Sep 14, 2026 (in 11 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did HPI last pay a dividend?
HPI's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does HPI pay dividends?
HPI pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is HPI growing its dividend?
HPI 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 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.