PDT is John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (Financial Services). Trading at $12.46. Current dividend yield: 7.94%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.00 |
| Current yield | 7.94% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 14, 2026(in 7 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0883 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -3.29% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -5.42% |
| Payout ratio | 39% |
| Market cap | $613M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | $0.0883 |
| 2026-08-13 | $0.0883 |
| 2026-07-13 | $0.0883 |
| 2026-06-11 | $0.0825 |
| 2026-05-11 | $0.0825 |
| 2026-04-13 | $0.0825 |
| 2026-03-12 | $0.0825 |
| 2026-02-12 | $0.0825 |
About PDT
John Hancock Premium Div Fund is a United States-based closed-end management investment company. It seeks to provide a high current income consistent with modest capital growth. The fund will pursue its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio comprised of dividend-paying preferred securities and common equity securities. The portfolio composition of the fund consists of preferred securities, common stocks, corporate bonds, capital preferred securities, and short-term investments.
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Frequently asked
What is PDT's dividend yield?
PDT (John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund) currently has a dividend yield of 7.94%, which works out to about $1.00 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is PDT's next ex-dividend date?
PDT's next ex-dividend date is Sep 14, 2026 (in 7 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did PDT last pay a dividend?
PDT's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does PDT pay dividends?
PDT pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is PDT growing its dividend?
PDT has been shrinking its dividend at a -5.42% 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 2026-09-07. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.