John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (NYSE: HPF) is classified in the asset management industry within the Financial Services sector and carries a market capitalization of $338.0M, ranking #4,087 among all listed U.S. companies by market cap.
HPF has declined 3.4% over the past year, placing it at #2,573 in year-to-date performance among tracked companies. Shares last traded at $15.61.
This page collects what Stock Titan holds for HPF, including price data, latest news, SEC filings, insider trading activity, financial highlights, upcoming events, and short interest trends.
Stock Performance
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) stock last closed at $15.61. Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 3.4%, ranking #2,271 in 52-week price change. At a market capitalization of $338.0M, HPF is classified as a small-cap stock with approximately 21.6M shares outstanding.
HPF Rankings
Latest News
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II has 1 recent news article. Of the recent coverage, 1 article coincided with positive price movement and 0 with negative movement. View all HPF news →
SEC Filings
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 2 Form 3, 2 Form 4, 1 Form DEF 14A. The most recent filing was submitted on May 7, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all HPF SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
Upcoming Events
Short Interest History
Short interest in John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) currently stands at 165.3 thousand shares, up 16.4% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.8% of the shares outstanding. Since August 2025, short interest has increased by 2400.4%. The 5.5 days to cover indicates moderate liquidity for short covering.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) currently stands at 5.5 days, up 10.6% from the previous period. This moderate days-to-cover ratio suggests reasonable liquidity for short covering, requiring about a week of average trading volume. The days to cover has increased 455% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 5.5 days.
HPF Company Profile & Sector Positioning
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) operates in the Asset Management industry within the broader Financial Services sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, HPF ranks #159 by dividend yield. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #2,572 among all tracked companies.
Investors comparing HPF often look at related companies in the same sector, including Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO), Source Capital (SOR), Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund (FOF), DWS Municipal Income Trust (KTF), and Franklin Premier Income Trust (PPT). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate HPF's relative position within its industry.