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John Hancock Financial Opportunities FundBTO +0.20%57 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 5.70. GuruFocus rates BTO with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund ranks worse than 62.49% on this metric.
BTO'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3 Med: 5.7 Max: 14.1
Current: 1.3
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund was 14.10% per year. The lowest was 1.30% per year. And the median was 5.70% per year.
BTO's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 62.49% of 845
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.8
vs BTO: 1.30
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund was 8.39. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.36.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.650000
2026-06-11
2026-06-11
2026-06-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.650000
2026-03-12
2026-03-12
2026-03-31
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.650000
2025-12-11
2025-12-11
2025-12-31
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.650000
2025-09-12
2025-09-12
2025-09-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $40.15.
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $2.6.
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Yield of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund was 13.61%. The lowest was 3.67%. And the median was 6.45%.
Warning Sign:
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
BTO vs MFIC, PEO, MQY: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.30% mean?
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 5.70. Over the past decade, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 1.30 to 14.10. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund ranks #528 out of 845 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.30% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 5.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 14.10. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's value of 1.30% is 65.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund ranks #528 out of 845 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to MFIC and PEO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund ranks #528 out of 845 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's value of 1.30% is 65.8% below this benchmark. Historically, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 1.30 to 14.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.70 vs. the industry median of 3.80, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Asset Management companies is 3.80, based on 845 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 1.30% is 65.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.30%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 5.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.26, compared to a current price of $40.15 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.30%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 5.70 and 65.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 3.80. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 1.30% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $40.15 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $48.26.
GuruFocus considers John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BTO:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 1.30% (77% below median its 10-year median of 5.70)
GF Value™: $48.26 vs. price of $40.15 (16.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.8% below the Asset Management median (#528 of 845)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund is a United States-based closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of total return consisting of long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. and foreign financial services companies of any size. These companies may include, but are not limited to, banks, thrifts, finance and financial technology companies, brokerage and advisory firms, real estate-related firms, insurance companies, and financial holding companies.
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