HPI Overview

Dividend Declaration: John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (HPI) has declared a monthly dividend of $0.1235 per share.

Yield Information: The fund offers a forward yield of 8.97%, with the dividend payable on January 30 for shareholders of record on December 29, and an ex-dividend date also on December 29.

Performance Insights: The article references the HPI Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, and Dividend Growth metrics for further analysis.

Investment Considerations: Seeking Alpha's Quant Rating highlights that high leverage may limit the appeal of the John Hancock Preferred Income Fund.

Annual Meeting Announcement: Nine John Hancock closed-end funds will hold their Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET in Boston, Massachusetts, where shareholders will vote on the election of Trustees.

Shareholder Eligibility and Notice: Shareholders of record as of November 25, 2025, are entitled to vote, and notices will be mailed around December 26, 2025.

Monthly Distributions Declared: John Hancock closed-end funds announced their monthly distributions on August 1, 2025, with payment dates set for August 29, 2025. The distributions vary by fund, with amounts such as $0.1235 for Preferred Income Fund I and $0.1580 for Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund.

Managed Distribution Plans: The funds operate under managed distribution plans that may include net investment income, capital gains, and potentially return of capital. Shareholders will receive notices detailing the components of distributions, which are subject to change by the Board at any time.

Dividend Stocks at 52-Week Lows: This week, several dividend stocks are trading near their 52-week lows and are approaching their ex-dividend dates, making them potential investment opportunities for those looking to benefit from upcoming payouts.

List of Stocks: The highlighted stocks include EIX, SWBI, SLVM, GIS, EBF, AEO, EIC, HPI, and MDRR, which investors should consider purchasing before the ex-dividend dates to qualify for dividends.

Dividend Stocks Near 52-Week Lows: This week, several dividend stocks are trading close to their 52-week lows and are approaching their ex-dividend dates, making them potential investment opportunities for those looking to benefit from future payouts.

List of Stocks: A list of ten stocks eligible for dividends includes IVR, SPNS, MSM, GNTX, ECC, ZTO, EIC, ACN, PDI, and HPI, which investors should consider purchasing before the ex-dividend dates.

Insider Trading Activity: William K Bacic, an insider at $HPI, purchased 610 shares on January 14, 2025, increasing their holdings. In the past six months, there have been two insider purchases and no sales of $HPI stock.

Institutional Investor Movements: In the latest quarter, 20 institutional investors increased their positions in $HPI while 23 decreased theirs, indicating mixed sentiment among institutional stakeholders.