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HPS Dividend History & Analysis | 9% Yield

HPS has a dividend yield of 9% and paid 1.32 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 9.03%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.32
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Overall Dividend Rating 69.21%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.27%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts in the last 12m 12
Payout Consistency 5y -

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 0.3% (S&P 500: 17.5%)
Total Return 5y: 37.8% (S&P 500: 102.1%)

Top Dividend Payers in Preferred Stock

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
JPC 859 M 10.2% 13.7%
FPF 1,267 M 8.94% 11.0%
PDT 779 M 7.68% 11.2%
FFC 891 M 8.47% 8.94%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
FPF 1,267 M -0.69% 94.0%
JPC 859 M 1.30% 92.9%
FFC 891 M -5.60% 92.8%
PDT 779 M -3.29% 94.1%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare HPS Dividends with its Peer-Group

JPC
Nuveen Preferred
 10.24% Yield
FPF
First Trust
 8.94% Yield
HPF
John Hancock
 9.29% Yield
JPI
Nuveen Preferred
 10.07% Yield
HPI
John Hancock
 9.26% Yield

HPS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-11 2025-08-11 2025-08-29 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.76%
2025-07-11 2025-07-11 2025-07-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.77%
2025-06-12 2025-06-12 2025-06-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.77%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-05-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.76%
2025-04-11 2025-04-11 2025-04-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.79%
2025-03-13 2025-03-13 2025-03-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.74%
2025-02-13 2025-02-13 2025-02-28 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.71%
2025-01-13 2025-01-13 2025-01-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.76%
2024-12-12 2024-12-12 2024-12-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.71%
2024-11-12 2024-11-12 2024-11-29 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.68%
2024-10-11 2024-10-11 2024-10-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.65%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.66%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-08-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.7%
2024-07-11 2024-07-11 2024-07-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.68%
2024-06-13 2024-06-13 2024-06-28 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.7%
2024-05-10 2024-05-13 2024-05-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.72%
2024-04-10 2024-04-11 2024-04-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.73%
2024-03-08 2024-03-11 2024-03-28 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.72%
2024-02-09 2024-02-12 2024-02-29 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.75%
2024-01-11 2024-01-12 2024-01-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.75%
2023-12-08 2023-12-11 2023-12-29 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.82%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-11-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.85%
2023-10-11 2023-10-12 2023-10-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.87%
2023-09-08 2023-09-11 2023-09-29 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.8%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-08-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.78%
2023-07-12 2023-07-13 2023-07-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.78%
2023-06-09 2023-06-12 2023-06-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.79%
2023-05-10 2023-05-11 2023-05-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.81%
2023-04-12 2023-04-13 2023-04-28 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.77%
2023-03-10 2023-03-13 2023-03-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.74%
2023-02-10 2023-02-13 2023-02-28 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.71%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-01-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.71%
2022-12-09 2022-12-12 2022-12-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.77%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-11-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.75%
2022-10-12 2022-10-13 2022-10-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.75%
2022-09-09 2022-09-12 2022-09-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.69%
2022-08-10 2022-08-11 2022-08-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.64%
2022-07-08 2022-07-11 2022-07-29 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.7%
2022-06-10 2022-06-13 2022-06-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.64%
2022-05-11 2022-05-12 2022-05-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.68%
2022-04-08 2022-04-11 2022-04-29 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.63%
2022-03-31 0.11 0% 0.62%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.64%
2022-02-10 2022-02-11 2022-02-28 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.64%
2022-01-12 2022-01-13 2022-01-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.59%
2021-12-10 2021-12-13 2021-12-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.58%
2021-11-10 2021-11-12 2021-11-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.56%
2021-10-08 2021-10-12 2021-10-29 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.58%
2021-09-10 2021-09-13 2021-09-30 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.58%
2021-08-11 2021-08-12 2021-08-31 Monthly 0.11 0% 0.57%

HPS Dividend FAQ

John Hancock Preferred Income III Closed Fund (NYSE:HPS) is a closed-end fund that primarily invests in preferred stocks, offering a diversified portfolio to investors. The fund is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is managed by John Hancock Investment Management, a reputable asset management company.

What is the Dividend Yield of HPS?

As of August 2025, HPS`s dividend yield is 9.03%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.32 USD by the current share price of 14.82.

Does HPS pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, HPS paid a dividend of 1.32 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-11 and the payout was 0.11 USD.

How often does HPS pay dividends?

HPS pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, HPS has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-11.

Will HPS pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.11 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for John Hancock Preferred (HPS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HPS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for John Hancock Preferred (HPS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HPS?

HPS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of HPS?

HPS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.3%. If you bought HPS's shares at 10.76 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.32 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HPS?

HPS Payout Consistency is 94.3%. 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 HPS have a good Dividend Yield?

HPS`s 9.03% 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 HPS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HPS is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of HPS?

HPS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.21%. 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.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-16 02:53