HPF (John Hancock Preferredome Fund II) YoY EPS Growth: -7.29% (As of Jan. 2026)

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HPF John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II HPF
46 GF Score
Price $14.47
GF Value $24.89
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is John Hancock Preferredome Fund II YoY EPS Growth?

John Hancock Preferredome Fund II HPF +0.10% 46 YoY EPS Growth is -7.29% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates HPF with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. John Hancock Preferredome Fund II's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -7.29%.

John Hancock Preferredome Fund II's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.82.

John Hancock Preferredome Fund II YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for John Hancock Preferredome Fund II's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 Preferredome Fund II YoY EPS Growth Chart

John Hancock Preferredome Fund II Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
YoY EPS Growth
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John Hancock Preferredome Fund II Semi-Annual Data
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John Hancock Preferredome Fund II YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

John Hancock Preferredome Fund II's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Jul. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jul. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jul. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jul. 2024 ) |
=(1.36-2.2966)/ | 2.2966 |
=-40.78 %

John Hancock Preferredome Fund II's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jan. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jan. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jan. 2025 )) |
=(0.82-0.8845)/ | 0.8845 |
=-7.29 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of -7.29% mean?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund II (HPF) has a YoY EPS Growth of -7.29% as of Jan. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for John Hancock Preferredome Fund II and its competitors.
Is John Hancock Preferredome Fund II's YoY EPS Growth too high?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund II's current YoY EPS Growth is -7.29%. Overall, John Hancock Preferredome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Preferredome Fund II's YoY EPS Growth compare to JRI and EMF?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund II's YoY EPS Growth of -7.29% 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 YoY EPS Growth for an Asset Management company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for John Hancock Preferredome Fund II and its competitors. John Hancock Preferredome Fund II's current YoY EPS Growth is -7.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Preferredome Fund II stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Preferredome Fund II (HPF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.89, compared to a current price of $14.47 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is -7.29%. John Hancock Preferredome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Preferredome Fund II (HPF), the current YoY EPS Growth is -7.29% as of Jan. 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 Preferredome Fund II (HPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Preferredome Fund II stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.47 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.89. GuruFocus considers John Hancock Preferredome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HPF:

  • YoY EPS Growth: -7.29%
  • GF Value™: $24.89 vs. price of $14.47 (41.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

John Hancock Preferredome Fund II Business Description

Address 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II is the United States based closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its primary objective is to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund's secondary investment objective is to provide growth of capital to the extent consistent with its primary investment objective. The fund's principal investment strategies include to invests a majority of its assets in preferred stocks and other preferred securities, including convertible preferred securities. Its portfolio composition consists of U.S preferred securities, common stocks, foreign preferred securities, corporate bonds, capital preferred securities and short-term investments.
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