John Hancock Preferred Income Fund
HPIFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management
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Daily timeframeJohn Hancock Preferred Income Fund is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC. The $353.6M market capitalization puts HPI squarely in small-cap range for its industry. It is co-managed by John Hancock Asset Management.
Market Cap
$353.6M
Beta
0.79
P/E (TTM)
22.39
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$0.59
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
3.8%
ROA
3.8%
Cash
$208,863
Total Debt
$257.1M
Free CF
$20.5M
52W Change
-23.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where HPI stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 14, 2026 close, HPI finished 10.43% below its 150-day moving average ($15.24) and 10.32% below its 200-day moving average ($15.22). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is HPI overbought or oversold?
At the October 14, 2026 close, HPI's RSI(14) was 42.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund carries $257.1M in total debt against $209K in cash reserves — debt is roughly 1231.0x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $20.5M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 3.8% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.8% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $101.9M to $16.2M.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence John Hancock Preferred Income Fund's trajectory.