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John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II(NYSE) HPF

Market Cap$282.54MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2002)+320%
5 Year-7%
1 Year-13%
1 Month-9%
$13.05
-0.38%
-0.05Today
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 13.052026-10-19
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.81%USD 13.162026-10-12
1 month-8.84%USD 14.322026-09-18
3 month-15.92%USD 15.522026-07-21
Year to date-12.07%USD 14.842025-12-31
1 year-13.27%USD 15.052025-10-17
3 year+30.56%USD 10.002023-10-20
5 year-6.9%USD 14.022021-10-20
Since inception+319.52%USD 3.122002-11-26

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$282.54MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$80.49M

Net Income (TTM)

$42.42M

EPS (TTM)

$0.60

P/E Ratio

21.68

Dividend

$1.48

Beta (Volatility)

0.46 (Low)

Price

$13.05

Volume

77,850.915

Open

$13.05

Previous Close

$13.05

Daily Range

$12.98 - $13.12

52-Week Range

$12.67 - $16.84

Estimated Earnings Date

Feb 19, 2025

HPF News

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About John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II operates as a closed-end mutual fund focused on fixed-income assets. The fund aims to provide investors with a diversified portfolio of preferred equities and convertible preferred instruments, primarily within the U.S. fixed-income markets.

Products and Services
  • Investment in preferred value equities and convertible preferred instruments
  • Diverse allocation across various industries
  • Focus on investment-grade rated debt securities
Growth Outlook
  • Recent revenue of $20.39 million in Q4 2026 indicates stable income generation
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) dividend yield stands at 11.31%, attracting income-focused investors
  • Market capitalization of approximately $283.63 million supports growth potential
Financial Highlights
  • Net income of -$4.73 million reported in Q4 2026
  • Operating income ratio of -0.0087 reflects current operational challenges
  • Cash flow from operating activities reached $12.74 million in Q4 2026
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II is managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC, with a strategy that emphasizes capital allocation across a variety of sectors. The fund's performance is benchmarked against the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Hybrid Preferred Securities Index and the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Despite recent challenges reflected in net income figures, the fund's focus on high-yield dividends and stable revenue generation positions it as an attractive option for income-seeking investors. The significant dividend yield and market capitalization suggest potential for future growth, making it a noteworthy consideration in the asset management sector.
AI Generated • Oct 19, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

CEO

Andy Arnott

Headquarters

Boston, MA 02116, US

HPF Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

90.02%

Operating Margin

53.07%

Net Income Margin

30.62%

Return on Equity

3.88%

Return on Capital

4.24%

Return on Assets

2.44%

Earnings Yield

4.61%

Dividend Yield

11.36%

Payout Ratio

2.39%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$282.54MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

21.65M

Volume

77.85K

Avg. Volume

61.22K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$74.05M

Operating Income

$64.30M

EBITDA

$64.30M

Operating Cash Flow

$55.90M

Capital Expenditure

-$8.00

Free Cash Flow

$55.90M

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.31M

Total Debt

$206.70M

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Performance Analysis

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-07-31USD 11,186,065-74.3%
20242024-07-31USD 23,236,759107.7%
20252025-07-31USD 35,101,44651.1%
20262026-07-31USD 42,523,50821.1%
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-01-31-2.0%
Q42025-07-310.1%
Q22026-01-3116.5%
Q42026-07-31-7.8%
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-07-31USD -1.16-6.7%
20242024-07-31USD 2.30N/A
20252025-07-31USD 1.36-40.8%
20262026-07-31USD 0.60-55.9%
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-01-31-13.7%
Q42025-07-31-45.5%
Q22026-01-3170.8%
Q42026-07-31-126.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$20.39M

+5.3%

Gross Profit

$18.31M

+20.9%

Gross Margin

89.79%

N/A

Market Cap

$282.54MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

N/A

N/A

Net Income

-$4.73M

-121.5%

EBITDA

-$177.61K

-100.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.31M

+447.3%

Total Debt

$206.70M

+0.0%

Accounts Receivable

$4.76M

-47.7%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$206.70M

+0.0%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

2.44%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

4.24%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$12.74M

-17.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$12.74M

-17.4%

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Questions About HPF

What is the current price of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II is trading at $13.05 per share.

What is the 52-week range for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II?

Over the past 52 weeks, John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II has traded between $12.67 and $16.84.

How much debt does John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II have?

As of the most recent reporting period, John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II reported total debt of $206.70M.

How much cash does John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II have on hand?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II reported $167.33K in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II’s dividend yield?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II currently has a dividend yield of 11.36%.

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