John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) Stock Price, News & Analysis
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 $458.7M, ranking #3,726 among all listed U.S. companies by market cap.
HPS has declined 1.6% over the past year, placing it at #2,429 in year-to-date performance among tracked companies. Shares last traded at $14.29.
This page collects what Stock Titan holds for HPS, 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 III (HPS) stock last closed at $14.29. Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 1.6%, ranking #2,311 in 52-week price change. At a market capitalization of $458.7M, HPS is classified as a small-cap stock with approximately 32.1M shares outstanding.
HPS Rankings
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 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 HPS SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
Upcoming Events
Short Interest History
Short interest in John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) currently stands at 182.2 thousand shares, up 27.4% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.6% of the shares outstanding. Since August 2025, short interest has increased by 77.4%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) currently stands at 3.8 days, up 33.3% from the previous period. This days-to-cover ratio represents a balanced liquidity scenario for short positions. The days to cover has increased 155.8% 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 3.8 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 #176 by dividend yield. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #2,601 among all tracked companies.
Investors comparing HPS often look at related companies in the same sector, including Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust (VCV), Neuberger Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund Inc (NML), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME), PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (ISD), and abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate HPS's relative position within its industry.