NYSE : HPF

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II

$15.9095 USD

$0.0 (-0.0%)

Volume
20.05K
Average Volume
34.17K
Market Capitalization
$344.45M
P/E Ratio
12.24
Dividend Yield
9.32%
Price Target
Year High
$17.13
Year Low
$15.07
Day High
Day Low
Payout Ratio
$1.11
Current Ratio
$2.26
Company Overview

NYSE

Joseph H. Bozoyan

Asset Management - Income

Financial Services

HPF

N/A

US

USD

Liquidity Metrics

0.60

2.26

2.26

0.00

1.11

Sales & Valuation

$38.24M

8.38

1.00

12.37

1.29

Profitability

$1.36

$29.4M

68.23%

68.23%

8.15%

5.05%

P/E Metrics

12.24

-0.39

-0.39

Analyst Price Target & Rating

Neutral

3/5

0 Analysts

%

Company Executives
Name Title
Bradley Lutz Portfolio Manager
Joseph H. Bozoyan Portfolio Manager
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About John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (NYSE:HPF) Stock

Operating as a closed-end mutual fund focused on fixed-income assets, the John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II is overseen by John Hancock Investment Management LLC, with additional stewardship provided by John Hancock Asset Management. Its investment strategy is exclusively concentrated on U.S. fixed-income markets. The fund aims to allocate capital across a diverse array of companies spanning various industries. Its primary holdings include preferred value equities and convertible preferred instruments. Furthermore, it targets debt securities that carry an investment-grade rating or higher from either Moody's or Standard & Poor's. Performance is evaluated against two key benchmarks: the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Hybrid Preferred Securities Index and the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond ... Index. The fund commenced operations on November 29, 2002, and is legally based in the United States.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

2026-07-01 16:28:00

BOSTON, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date: July 1, 2026 Ex Date: July 13, 2026 Record Date: July 13, 2026 Payment Date: July 31, 2026   Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share Change From Previous Distribution Market Price as of 6/30/2026 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HPI Preferred Income Fund I $0.1235 - $16.21 9.14 % HPF Preferred Income Fund II $0.1235 - $15.87 9.34 % HPS Preferred Income Fund III $0.1100 - $14.54 9.08 % HTD Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund $0.1580 - $25.49 7.44 % John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HTD Plan"). Under the HTD Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.1580 per share.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

2026-06-01 16:24:00

Premium Dividend Fund (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "PDT Plan"). Under the PDT Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.0825 per share. This amount will be paid monthly until further notice.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS RELEASE EARNINGS DATA

2026-05-19 17:57:00

BOSTON, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock Closed-End Funds listed in the table below announced earnings1 for the three months ended April 30, 2026. The same data for the comparable three-month period ended April 30, 2025 is also available below.

JOHN HANCOCK CLOSED-END FUNDS DECLARE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS

2026-05-01 16:33:00

BOSTON, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows: Declaration Date:       May 1, 2026Ex Date:                     May 11, 2026Record Date:             May 11, 2026Payment Date:          May 29, 2026 Ticker Fund Name Distribution Per Share  Change From Previous Distribution Market Price as of 4/30/2026 Annualized Current Distribution Rate at Market HPI Preferred Income Fund I $0.1235 - $16.35 9.06 % HPF Preferred Income Fund II $0.1235 - $16.08 9.22 % HPS Preferred Income Fund III $0.1100 - $14.83 8.90 % PDT Premium Dividend Fund $0.0825 - $13.23 7.48 % HTD Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund $0.1580 - $25.94 7.31 % John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund Premium Dividend Fund (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "PDT Plan"). Under the PDT Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.0825 per share.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) stock price?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II(NYSE:HPF) stock price is $15.9095 in the last trading session. During the trading session, HPF stock reached the peak price of $17.13 while $15.07 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in HPF stock occurred in the recent session was --0.0% while the dollar amount for the price change in HPF stock was -$0.0.

HPF's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed HPF is part of Asset Management - Income industry that operates in the broader Financial Services sector.

Who are the executives of HPF?

Bradley Lutz | Portfolio Manager
Joseph H. Bozoyan | Portfolio Manager
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How many employees does HPF have?

Number of HPF employees currently stands at None. HPF operates from 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02210-2805, US.

How do I contact HPF?

HPF could be contacted at phone #617-663-2430 and can also be accessed through its website. HPF operates from 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02210-2805, US.

How many shares of HPF are traded daily?

The average number of HPF shares traded daily for last 3 months was 34.17K.

What is the market cap of HPF currently?

The market value of HPF currently stands at $344.45M with its latest stock price at $15.9095