John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (NYSE: HPS) is a publicly traded asset management company in the Financial Services sector. The company has a market capitalization of $469.0M, ranking #3,607 among all listed U.S. companies by market cap.
HPS stock has gained 3.7% over the past year, placing it at #2,211 in year-to-date performance among tracked companies. Shares last traded at $14.83.
This page provides a comprehensive overview of HPS stock, including real-time 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 traded at $14.83, down 0.13% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 3.7%, ranking #1,247 in 52-week price change. At a market capitalization of $469.0M, HPS is classified as a small-cap stock with approximately 32.1M shares outstanding.
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 3 Form 3, 1 Form 4, 1 Form DEF 14A. The most recent filing was submitted on January 27, 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 113.5 thousand shares, down 38.2% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.4% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 53.9%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) currently stands at 1.6 days, down 42.4% from the previous period. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 3.5 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 #187 by dividend yield. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #449 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.