JHPI Distribution History & Yield

John Hancock Preferred Income ETF · NYSEArca

ETF Preferred Stock Monthly payer Bond fund
$22.46
+0.04% today
as of Sep 9, 2026
TTM yield
6.00%
$1.347/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
5.15%
$1.1565/share indicated annual rate
Annual distribution
$1.1565
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.0964
per share, every month
Frequency
Monthly
12 payments a year
Next ex-distribution date
Sep 26, 2026 Estimated
in 17 days
Next pay date
Oct 10, 2026
in 31 days
Last ex-distribution date
Aug 27, 2026
$0.09 per share
Expense ratio
0.54%
AUM 218.9M
Consistency
54/100
variable payouts
3y distribution CAGR
-1.1%
annualised (too young for 5y)
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
4.7
since Dec 27, 2021
1y total return
+3.8%
price -2.0% + distributions 5.9%

Upcoming distribution payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 (in 17 days) Oct 10, 2026 $0.0964 $9.64 Estimated
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 (in 47 days) Nov 9, 2026 $0.0964 $9.64 Estimated
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 (in 77 days) Dec 9, 2026 $0.0964 $9.64 Estimated
Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 107 days) Jan 8, 2027 $0.0964 $9.64 Estimated
Sun, Jan 24, 2027 (in 137 days) Feb 7, 2027 $0.0964 $9.64 Estimated
Tue, Feb 23, 2027 (in 167 days) Mar 9, 2027 $0.0964 $9.64 Estimated
Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) Apr 8, 2027 $0.0964 $9.64 Estimated
Sat, Apr 24, 2027 (in 227 days) May 8, 2027 $0.0964 $9.64 Estimated
Mon, May 24, 2027 (in 257 days) Jun 7, 2027 $0.0964 $9.64 Estimated
Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) Jul 7, 2027 $0.0964 $9.64 Estimated
Fri, Jul 23, 2027 (in 317 days) Aug 6, 2027 $0.0964 $9.64 Estimated
Sun, Aug 22, 2027 (in 347 days) Sep 5, 2027 $0.0964 $9.64 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from JHPI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.1565 per share.

Distribution payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from May 25, 2023 to Aug 27, 2026; most recent $0.09$0.00$0.15$0.30May 25, 2023: $0.098May '23Jun 27, 2023: $0.166Jul 26, 2023: $0.097Aug 28, 2023: $0.084Sep 26, 2023: $0.167Oct 26, 2023: $0.104Oct '23Nov 27, 2023: $0.083Dec 26, 2023: $0.257Jan 26, 2024: $0.019Feb 26, 2024: $0.084Mar 25, 2024: $0.123Mar '24Apr 25, 2024: $0.151May 29, 2024: $0.073Jun 26, 2024: $0.132Jul 29, 2024: $0.138Aug 28, 2024: $0.085Aug '24Sep 26, 2024: $0.179Oct 29, 2024: $0.095Nov 26, 2024: $0.097Dec 27, 2024: $0.249Jan 29, 2025: $0.008Jan '25Feb 26, 2025: $0.085Mar 27, 2025: $0.137Apr 28, 2025: $0.097May 28, 2025: $0.078Jun 26, 2025: $0.155Jun '25Jul 29, 2025: $0.101Aug 27, 2025: $0.073Sep 26, 2025: $0.11Oct 29, 2025: $0.139Nov 24, 2025: $0.094Nov '25Dec 29, 2025: $0.233Jan 28, 2026: $0.045Feb 25, 2026: $0.037Mar 27, 2026: $0.117Apr 28, 2026: $0.155Apr '26May 27, 2026: $0.064Jun 26, 2026: $0.12Jul 29, 2026: $0.143Aug 27, 2026: $0.09

Annual distributions per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2021 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.75$1.502021: $0.062$0.06220212022: $1.356$1.35620222023: $1.398$1.39820232024: $1.425$1.42520242025: $1.31$1.3120252026 (YTD): $0.771$0.7712026 YTD

How much JHPI do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month1,038$23,305$1,200
$500 / month5,189$116,524$6,000
$1,000 / month10,377$233,048$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 5.15%. $10,000 in JHPI would currently pay about $515 a year ($43 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

JHPI distribution history

Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 27, 2026 $0.09 -37.1%
Jul 29, 2026 $0.143 +19.2%
Jun 26, 2026 $0.12 +87.5%
May 27, 2026 $0.064 -58.7%
Apr 28, 2026 $0.155 +32.5%
Mar 27, 2026 $0.117 +216.2%
Feb 25, 2026 $0.037 -17.8%
Jan 28, 2026 $0.045 -80.7%
Dec 29, 2025 $0.233 +147.9%
Nov 24, 2025 $0.094 -32.4%
Oct 29, 2025 $0.139 +26.4%
Sep 26, 2025 $0.11 +50.7%
Aug 27, 2025 $0.073 -27.7%
Jul 29, 2025 $0.101 -34.8%
Jun 26, 2025 $0.155 +98.7%
May 28, 2025 $0.078 -19.6%
Apr 28, 2025 $0.097 -29.2%
Mar 27, 2025 $0.137 +61.2%
Feb 26, 2025 $0.085 +962.5%
Jan 29, 2025 $0.008 -96.8%
Dec 27, 2024 $0.249 +156.7%
Nov 26, 2024 $0.097 +2.1%
Oct 29, 2024 $0.095 -46.9%
Sep 26, 2024 $0.179 +110.6%

Payout risk check

Distribution stabilityModerate risk

JHPI's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 54/100).

Its share price moved -2.0% over the past year.

This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.

About John Hancock Preferred Income ETF

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in preferred stocks and other preferred securities. Preferred stocks and preferred securities include, but are not limited to, convertible preferred securities, corporate hybrid securities, trust preferred securities, cumulative and non-cumulative preferred stock, and depositary shares of preferred stock. The adviser will concentrate its investments in the group of industries that comprise the utilities and the communication sectors.

Fund family: John Hancock. Category: Preferred Stock. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2021. 57 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.

JHPI distribution FAQ

When is JHPI's next ex-distribution date?

JHPI's next ex-distribution date is Sep 26, 2026 (in 17 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0964 per share, expected on Oct 10, 2026.

How often does JHPI pay distributions?

JHPI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.09 per share with an ex-date of Aug 27, 2026.

What is JHPI's distribution yield?

JHPI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.00%, based on $1.347 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $22.46. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.1565 per share, is 5.15%.

How much does JHPI pay per share?

JHPI pays about $0.0964 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.1565 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $115.65 a year.

Has JHPI grown or cut its distribution?

Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -1.1% a year. As a fund, JHPI's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.

How many shares of JHPI do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 5.15%, you would need about 1,038 shares of JHPI (roughly $23,305 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.

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