John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) Stock Price, News & Analysis
What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 0 252 sessions, September 18, 2025 to September 18, 2026
- Largest daily move
- +3% close of March 31, 2026
- 1-year change
- -15.5% closing prices, September 18, 2025 to September 18, 2026
- 5-year change
- -32.2% closing prices, September 17, 2021 to September 18, 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 $416.9M.
HPS has declined 15.5% over the past year. The last closing price was $12.96.
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) closed at $12.96 on September 18, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has lost 15.5%.
HPS Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through September 18, 2026. Month-to-date and YTD 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 6 recent SEC filings, including 3 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 178.7 thousand shares, down 23.2% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.6% of the shares outstanding. Since September 2025, short interest has increased by 36.2%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) currently stands at 2.9 days, down 32.6% from the previous period. This days-to-cover ratio represents a balanced liquidity scenario for short positions. The days to cover has increased 75.2% over the past year, indicating improving liquidity conditions. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging 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 #193 by dividend yield.
Investors comparing HPS often look at related companies in the same sector, including INVESCO CALIFORNIA VALUE MUNI 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.