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John Hancock Preferred Income Fund(NYSE) HPI

Current Price$15.98
Market Cap$426.37MMarket 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)+410%
5 Year+15%
1 Year+11%
1 Month+0%
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 15.972026-07-24
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.87%USD 16.112026-07-17
1 month+0.45%USD 15.902026-06-24
3 month+1.43%USD 15.752026-04-24
Year to date+3.28%USD 15.462025-12-31
1 year+10.57%USD 14.442025-07-24
3 year+34.56%USD 11.872023-07-25
5 year+15.09%USD 13.882021-07-23
Since inception+410.29%USD 3.132002-08-23

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$426.37MMarket 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)

$97.47M

Net Income (TTM)

$85.94M

EPS (TTM)

$1.29

P/E Ratio

12.39

Dividend

$1.48

Beta (Volatility)

0.50 (Low)

Price

$15.98

Volume

896

Open

$16.04

Previous Close

$15.98

Daily Range

$15.98 - $16.04

52-Week Range

$15.26 - $17.61

Estimated Earnings Date

Apr 1, 2026

HPI News

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About John Hancock Preferred Income Fund

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund is a closed-end mutual fund managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC. The fund primarily invests in public equity and fixed-income markets, focusing on preferred value stocks and investment-grade securities.

Products and Services
  • Invests in preferred stocks and convertible preferred securities
  • Focuses on investment-grade fixed-income instruments
  • Operates as a balanced mutual fund with diversified sector exposure
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached $27.28 million, showing strong performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) dividend yield stands at 9.21%, indicating attractive returns
  • Market capitalization of approximately $431 million supports growth potential
Financial Highlights
  • Net income for the latest quarter was $21.77 million, reflecting robust profitability
  • Operating income margin of 102.59% demonstrates effective cost management
  • Debt ratio of 37.13% indicates a balanced capital structure
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund aims to provide investors with a steady income stream through its diversified portfolio. The fund's focus on preferred stocks and investment-grade securities positions it well within the asset management industry. Recent financial performance highlights, including a significant net income and strong operating margins, underscore the fund's ability to generate returns. The attractive dividend yield further enhances its appeal to income-focused investors. With a solid market capitalization and a balanced approach to investment, the fund presents a compelling option for those seeking exposure to income-generating assets.
AI Generated • Jul 23, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

CEO

Andy Arnott

Headquarters

Boston, MA 02210-2805, US

HPI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

94.72%

Operating Margin

96.04%

Net Income Margin

67.96%

Return on Equity

8.03%

Return on Capital

6.10%

Return on Assets

4.99%

Earnings Yield

8.07%

Dividend Yield

9.28%

Payout Ratio

1.12%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$426.37MMarket 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

26.70M

Volume

896

Avg. Volume

51.45K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$92.06M

Operating Income

$101.32M

EBITDA

$115.38M

Operating Cash Flow

$71.97M

Capital Expenditure

$3.00

Free Cash Flow

$71.97M

Cash & ST Invst.

$7.73M

Total Debt

$257.10M

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Performance Analysis

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-07-31USD 53,140,20812.7%
20232023-07-31USD 12,914,999-75.7%
20242024-07-31USD 29,048,678124.9%
20252025-07-31USD 41,665,42843.4%
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-07-31-0.7%
Q22025-01-31-5.5%
Q42025-07-313.8%
Q22026-01-3115.9%
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-07-31USD -1.34N/A
20232023-07-31USD -1.19-11.2%
20242024-07-31USD 2.30N/A
20252025-07-31USD 1.37-40.3%
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-07-31-19.5%
Q22025-01-31-12.6%
Q42025-07-31-46.7%
Q22026-01-3168.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$27.28M

+13.0%

Gross Profit

$24.60M

+28.9%

Gross Margin

90.17%

N/A

Market Cap

$426.37MMarket 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

0

N/A

Net Income

$21.77M

-35.5%

EBITDA

$27.99M

+30.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$7.73M

+1717.8%

Total Debt

$257.10M

+0.0%

Accounts Receivable

$6.30M

-23.3%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$257.10M

+0.0%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

4.99%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

7.09%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$15.61M

-16.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$15.61M

-16.4%

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Questions About HPI

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

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund is trading at $15.98 per share.

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

Over the past 52 weeks, John Hancock Preferred Income Fund has traded between $15.26 and $17.61.

How much debt does John Hancock Preferred Income Fund have?

As of the most recent reporting period, John Hancock Preferred Income Fund reported total debt of $257.10M.

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

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund reported $0.00 in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

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

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund currently has a dividend yield of 9.28%.

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