John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) Stock Price, News & Analysis
What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 0 252 sessions, October 6, 2025 to October 6, 2026
- Largest daily move
- +3.2% close of March 31, 2026
- 1-year change
- -22.1% closing prices, October 6, 2025 to October 6, 2026
- 1-month change
- -13.2% closing prices, September 4, 2026 to October 6, 2026
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 $288.0M.
HPF has declined 22.1% over the past year. The last closing price was $13.27.
This page collects what Stock Titan holds for HPF, including price data, latest news, SEC filings, and short interest trends.
Stock Performance
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) closed at $13.27 on October 6, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has lost 22.1%.
HPF Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through October 6, 2026. Month-to-date and YTD include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
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 8 recent SEC filings, including 4 Form 3, 2 Form 4, 1 Form N-CSR, 1 Form DEF 14A. The most recent filing was submitted on October 6, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all HPF SEC filings →
Short Interest History
Short interest in John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) currently stands at 52.1 thousand shares, down 65.0% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.2% of the shares outstanding. Since October 2025, short interest has increased by 12.7%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) currently stands at 1.0 days, down 76.5% from the previous period. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume. Across the settlements charted above, it has ranged from 1.0 to 6.3 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 #171 by dividend yield.
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.