John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) Stock Price, News & Analysis
What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 0 252 sessions, November 4, 2025 to November 4, 2026
- Largest daily move
- -3.2% close of October 5, 2026
- 1-year change
- -21.6% closing prices, November 4, 2025 to November 4, 2026
- 1-month change
- -1.4% closing prices, October 2, 2026 to November 4, 2026
Company Description
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (NYSE: HPS) is classified in the asset management industry within the Financial Services sector and carries a market capitalization of $384.7M.
HPS has declined 21.6% over the past year. The last closing price was $11.98.
This page collects what Stock Titan holds for HPS, including price data, latest news, SEC filings, and short interest trends.
Stock Performance
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) closed at $11.98 on November 4, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has lost 21.6%.
HPS Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through November 4, 2026. Month and year figures include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
Latest News
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III has 1 recent news article. Of the recent coverage, 1 article coincided with positive price movement and 0 with negative movement. View all HPS news →
SEC Filings
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III has filed 9 recent SEC filings, including 5 Form 3, 2 Form 4, 1 Form N-CSR, 1 Form DEF 14A. The most recent filing was submitted on . SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all HPS SEC filings →
Short Interest History
Short interest in John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) currently stands at 18.0 thousand shares, up 1640.3% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.1% of the shares outstanding. Since November 2025, short interest has decreased by 90.2%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) currently stands at 1.0 days. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume. Since November 2025, the figure has decreased by 71.2%. Across the settlements charted above, it has ranged from 1.0 to 4.3 days.
HPS Company Profile & Sector Positioning
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) operates in the Asset Management industry within the broader Financial Services sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, HPS ranks #160 by dividend yield.
Investors comparing HPS often look at related companies in the same sector, including Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund Incorporated (DFP), PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (ISD), Source Capital (SOR), PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund (SDHY), and BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. (LEO). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate HPS's relative position within its industry.