John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund
PDTFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the financial services sector, John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (PDT) is listed under Asset Management. It is co-managed by John Hancock Asset Management.
Market Cap
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Beta
0.69
P/E (TTM)
4.89
P/E (Fwd)
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EPS (TTM)
$2.55
EPS (Fwd)
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ROE
18.1%
ROA
2.9%
Cash
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Total Debt
$373.7M
Free CF
$32.2M
52W Change
-7.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PDT stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, PDT finished 1.42% below its 150-day moving average ($12.72) and 0.24% below its 200-day moving average ($12.57). 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 PDT overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, PDT's RSI(14) was 33.8, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund carries $373.7M in total debt, a figure that investors should evaluate relative to the company's earnings power. Annual free cash flow of $32.2M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 18.1%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.9% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from -$52.9M (2022) to $70.5M (2025), reflecting a 233% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund and its sector.