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 $464.8M, ranking #3,685 among all listed U.S. companies by market cap.
HPS stock has gained 2.7% over the past year, placing it at #2,509 in year-to-date performance among tracked companies. Shares last traded at $14.42.
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 $14.42. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 2.7%, ranking #1,200 in 52-week price change. At a market capitalization of $464.8M, 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 →
Insider Radar
Insider buying activity at John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III over the past 90 days may reflect management confidence in the company's direction. Institutional investors and analysts often monitor insider purchases as a potential bullish indicator for the stock.
Financial Highlights
Upcoming Events
Short Interest History
Short interest in John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) currently stands at 163.5 thousand shares, up 8.2% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.5% of the shares outstanding. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 678.2%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) currently stands at 3.6 days. This days-to-cover ratio represents a balanced liquidity scenario for short positions. The days to cover has increased 262% over the past year, indicating improving liquidity conditions. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 3.6 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 #173 by dividend yield. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #2,442 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.