HPF Dividend History & Analysis | 9.2% Yield
HPF has a dividend yield of 9.2% and paid 1.49 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
9.18%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
-
Consistency Lifetime
93.8%
Yield on Cost 5y
12.04%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
23
Dividend Rating
64.45%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Preferred Stock
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPC | 859 M | 9.95% | 12.9% |
| HPI | 479 M | 9.09% | 12.8% |
| HPS | 529 M | 9.03% | 11.7% |
| FPF | 1,267 M | 9.64% | 10.4% |
| PDT | 779 M | 7.73% | 10.4% |
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPF | 1,267 M | 1.90% | 94.1% |
| JPC | 859 M | 5.90% | 93.5% |
HPF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | 2026-01-12 | 2026-01-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-28 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2025-10-14 | 2025-10-14 | 2025-10-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-29 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2025-05-12 | 2025-05-12 | 2025-05-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-28 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2025-01-13 | 2025-01-13 | 2025-01-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-12 | 2024-12-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.73% |
| 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-29 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2024-08-12 | 2024-08-12 | 2024-08-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2024-07-11 | 2024-07-11 | 2024-07-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-28 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2024-04-10 | 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-11 | 2024-03-28 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2024-02-09 | 2024-02-12 | 2024-02-29 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2024-01-11 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2023-12-08 | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-29 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2023-11-10 | 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.88% |
| 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.9% |
| 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-11 | 2023-09-29 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2023-07-12 | 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.81% |
| 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-12 | 2023-06-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.84% |
| 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2023-04-12 | 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-28 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-13 | 2023-02-28 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-13 | 2023-01-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2022-12-09 | 2022-12-12 | 2022-12-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2022-10-12 | 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.78% |
| 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2022-07-08 | 2022-07-11 | 2022-07-29 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-13 | 2022-06-30 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2022-05-11 | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-11 | 2022-04-29 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0.4% | 0.66% |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.1235 | -0.4% | 0.66% | |||
| 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-11 | 2022-02-28 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2022-01-12 | 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-31 | Monthly | 0.124 | 0% | 0.58% |
HPF Dividend FAQ
John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE: HPF) is a U.S.-based closed-end fund that invests primarily in preferred securities, positioning itself as a preferred-stock-focused vehicle.
What is the Dividend Yield of HPF?
As of February 2026, HPF`s dividend yield is 9.18%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.49 USD by the current share price of 16.11.Does HPF pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, HPF paid a dividend of 1.49 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-12 and the payout was 0.124 USD.How often does HPF pay dividends?
HPF pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, HPF has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-12.HPF dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HPF for the next 4 payments are between 0.116 (-6.5%) and 0.124 (+0.0%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will HPF pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.124 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for John Hancock Preferred (HPF) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HPF?
The next Ex-Dividend date for John Hancock Preferred (HPF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of HPF?
HPF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.
What is the Yield on Cost of HPF?
HPF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.0%. If you bought HPF's shares at 12.36 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.49 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.0% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of HPF?
HPF Payout Consistency is 93.8%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: John Hancock Preferred has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does HPF have a good Dividend Yield?
HPF`s 9.18% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HPF?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of HPF is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of HPF?
HPF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.45%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield
- Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23