BTO (John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund) EPS (Basic): $3.53 (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund EPS (Basic)?

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund BTO +1.02% 31 EPS (Basic) is $3.53 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates BTO with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.50. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.53.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.50. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.53.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.50. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.53.

During the past 12 months, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -50.60% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 10 years, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -2.60% per year. The lowest was -19.10% per year. And the median was -10.85% per year.


John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund  (NYSE:BTO) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.


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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.


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John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

* 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.50 -4.53 0.31 7.14 3.53

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.45 -0.78 7.92 0.03 3.50
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John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(70.008-0)/19.832
=3.53

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(69.413-0)/19.824
=3.50

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.53

* 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.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $3.53 mean?
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) has a EPS (Basic) of $3.53 as of Dec. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund and its competitors.
Is John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's EPS (Basic) too high?
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $3.53. Overall, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's EPS (Basic) compare to CCD and MYI?
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's EPS (Basic) of $3.53 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund and its competitors. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $3.53. 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?
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) has a current EPS (Basic) of $3.53. The current EPS (Basic) is $3.53. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO), the current EPS (Basic) is $3.53 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Business Description

Address 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
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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