JHPI Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 (in 3 days) | Nov 11, 2026 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 (in 33 days) | Dec 11, 2026 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Sun, Dec 27, 2026 (in 63 days) | Jan 10, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 (in 93 days) | Feb 9, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 (in 123 days) | Mar 11, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 27, 2027 (in 153 days) | Apr 10, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 (in 183 days) | May 10, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 (in 213 days) | Jun 9, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 (in 243 days) | Jul 9, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 25, 2027 (in 273 days) | Aug 8, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 24, 2027 (in 303 days) | Sep 7, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 333 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.113 | $11.30 | 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 $1.469 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much JHPI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 885 | $19,186 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,425 | $95,929 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,850 | $191,858 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.25%. $10,000 in JHPI would currently pay about $625 a year ($52 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
JHPI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | — | $0.102 | +13.3% |
| 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% |
| Aug 28, 2024 | — | $0.085 | -38.4% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | — | $0.138 | +4.5% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.132 | +80.8% |
| May 29, 2024 | — | $0.073 | -51.7% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | — | $0.151 | +22.8% |
| Mar 25, 2024 | — | $0.123 | +46.4% |
| Feb 26, 2024 | — | $0.084 | +342.1% |
| Jan 26, 2024 | — | $0.019 | -92.6% |
| Dec 26, 2023 | — | $0.257 | +209.6% |
| Nov 27, 2023 | — | $0.083 | -20.2% |
| Oct 26, 2023 | — | $0.104 | -37.7% |
| Sep 26, 2023 | — | $0.167 | +98.8% |
| Aug 28, 2023 | — | $0.084 | -13.4% |
| Jul 26, 2023 | — | $0.097 | -41.6% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.166 | +69.4% |
| May 25, 2023 | — | $0.098 | +18.1% |
| Apr 25, 2023 | — | $0.083 | -50.9% |
| Mar 28, 2023 | — | $0.169 | +111.3% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | — | $0.08 | +700.0% |
| Jan 26, 2023 | — | $0.01 | -95.9% |
| Dec 27, 2022 | — | $0.244 | +119.8% |
| Nov 25, 2022 | — | $0.111 | +26.1% |
| Oct 26, 2022 | — | $0.088 | -46.0% |
| Sep 27, 2022 | — | $0.163 | +87.4% |
| Aug 26, 2022 | — | $0.087 | +22.5% |
| Jul 26, 2022 | — | $0.071 | -50.3% |
| Jun 27, 2022 | — | $0.143 | +72.3% |
| May 25, 2022 | — | $0.083 | -5.7% |
| Apr 26, 2022 | — | $0.088 | -49.1% |
| Mar 28, 2022 | — | $0.173 | +121.8% |
| Feb 23, 2022 | — | $0.078 | +188.9% |
| Jan 26, 2022 | — | $0.027 | -56.5% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $0.062 | — |
Payout risk check
JHPI's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 54/100).
Its share price moved -6.4% 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. 58 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 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 Oct 28, 2026 (in 3 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.113 per share, expected on Nov 11, 2026.
How often does JHPI pay distributions?
JHPI pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.102 per share with an ex-date of Sep 28, 2026.
What is JHPI's distribution yield?
JHPI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 6.18%, based on $1.339 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $21.68. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.356 per share, is 6.25%.
How much does JHPI pay per share?
JHPI pays about $0.113 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.356 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $135.60 a year.
Has JHPI grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed -1.8% 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 6.25%, you would need about 885 shares of JHPI (roughly $19,186 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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