Cash Flow StabilityStable cash flow indicates the fund's ability to support operations and investments without relying on external financing, enhancing financial resilience.

Management ExpertiseExperienced management can effectively navigate market conditions, optimize investment decisions, and drive long-term performance.

Income GenerationFocus on high current income aligns with investor demand for income-generating investments, supporting sustainable distribution to shareholders.

Bears Say

Revenue VolatilityInconsistent revenue growth can challenge long-term planning and stability, potentially impacting the fund's ability to maintain steady distributions.

Declining Equity RatioA declining equity ratio suggests increasing financial risk, which may affect the fund's ability to withstand economic downturns or market volatility.

Profitability VolatilityVolatile profitability can undermine investor confidence and affect the fund's ability to deliver consistent returns over time.

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund News

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HPI FAQ

What was John Hancock Preferred Income Fund’s price range in the past 12 months?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund lowest stock price was $14.61 and its highest was $17.61 in the past 12 months.

What is John Hancock Preferred Income Fund’s market cap?

Currently, no data Available

When is John Hancock Preferred Income Fund’s upcoming earnings report date?

The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.

How were John Hancock Preferred Income Fund’s earnings last quarter?

Currently, no data Available

Is John Hancock Preferred Income Fund overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts John Hancock Preferred Income Fund’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does John Hancock Preferred Income Fund pay dividends?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund pays a Monthly dividend of $0.123 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.97%. See more information on John Hancock Preferred Income Fund dividends here

What is John Hancock Preferred Income Fund’s EPS estimate?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does John Hancock Preferred Income Fund have?

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund has 26,697,853 shares outstanding.

What happened to John Hancock Preferred Income Fund’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Currently, no data Available

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of John Hancock Preferred Income Fund?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HPI

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Company Description

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC. It is co-managed by John Hancock Asset Management. The fund invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in preferred value stocks of companies, convertible preferred securities, and investment grade fixed-income securities rated investment grade or higher by Moody's or Standard & Poor's. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Hybrid Preferred Securities Index and Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. John Hancock Preferred Income Fund was formed on August 27, 2002 and is domiciled in the United States.