John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (HPF)

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John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II is a U.S.-domiciled closed-end fund listed on the NYSE. Managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and co-managed by John Hancock Asset Management, the fund focuses on fixed-income markets in the United States. Its portfolio is designed around preferred securities, including preferred stock, convertible preferred securities, and investment-grade fixed-income instruments, with holdings drawn from companies across a range of sectors. The fund measures its results against the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Hybrid Preferred Securities Index and the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Formed on November 29, 2002, it is structured as an investment fund rather than an operating company.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-HPF
Good
July 13, 2026
July 31, 2026
1.482
9.3%
344.2 M
110.8%
Valuation • Fair Value

John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

Not available

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DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

NM

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

38.488 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

Not available

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EBITDA

0 K

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

Not available

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Beneish M-Score

Not available

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Altman Z-Score

Not available

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FCF / Net Income

Not available

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How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

Not available

Days to Earnings

Not available

Dividend Payment Date

July 31, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 13, 2026

Dividend Yield

9.3%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.482

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

110.8%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Buy

The 1-hour technical read for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Sell

The daily technical read for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Sell

The weekly technical read for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) has a Hold consensus, with 0 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 0
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
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Data is currently unavailable
Valuation Rating
Not available
Classification is not available
Analyst Target
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Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

A fair value estimate for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) is not currently available in the latest data file.

A clear undervalued or overvalued classification is not currently available in the latest data file.

An analyst price target for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) is not currently available in the latest data file.

The current financial health read for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 9.3%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.482, ex-dividend date is July 13, 2026, payment date is July 31, 2026.

The current market capitalization listed for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund is 344.2 M.

The ticker symbol for John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund is NYSE-HPF, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

John Hancock Preferred Income II Closed Fund (NYSE-HPF) is listed on NYSE.