John Hancock Declares Monthly Distributions, HPF at $0.1235 per Share
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: PRnewswire
- Distribution Announcement: On January 2, 2026, John Hancock announced monthly distributions for several closed-end funds, with HPF declaring a distribution of $0.1235 per share, reflecting a decrease from previous distributions due to market volatility impacting earnings.
- Distribution Plans: Both HPF and HTD funds are distributing according to their managed distribution plans, with HPF's distributions continuing until further notice, ensuring investors receive stable cash flow in an uncertain market environment.
- Market Pricing: As of December 31, 2025, HPF's market price was $16.07, with an annualized current distribution rate of 9.22%, indicating the fund's attractiveness in the current interest rate environment.
- Investor Notifications: The fund will send out Form 1099-DIV to investors to assist them in understanding the tax implications of distributions, ensuring transparency and enhancing investor confidence.
Analyst Views on HPF
Wall Street analysts forecast HPF stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for HPF is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About HPF
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital. The Fund's secondary investment objective is to provide growth of capital to the extent consistent with its primary investment objective. The Fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing in a diversified portfolio of securities that may be undervalued relative to similar securities in the marketplace. The Fund invests at least 80% of its assets in preferred stocks and other preferred securities, including convertible preferred securities. The Fund's portfolio sector includes financials, utilities, energy, real estate, communication services, consumer discretionary, healthcare, and consumer staples. John Hancock Investment Management LLC serves as an investment advisor for the Fund.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
