HPI (John Hancock Preferredome Fund) YoY EPS Growth: -8.89% (As of Jan. 2026)

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What is John Hancock Preferredome Fund YoY EPS Growth?

John Hancock Preferredome Fund HPI -0.24% 30 YoY EPS Growth is -8.89% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates HPI with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 6 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's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -8.89%.

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

John Hancock Preferredome Fund YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for John Hancock Preferredome Fund'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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

John Hancock Preferredome Fund Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
YoY EPS Growth
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John Hancock Preferredome Fund Semi-Annual Data
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John Hancock Preferredome Fund 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'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 ) |
=(1.37-2.3)/ | 2.3 |
=-40.43 %

John Hancock Preferredome Fund'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 )) |
=(0.82-0.9)/ | 0.9 |
=-8.89 %

* 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 YoY EPS Growth of -8.89% mean?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund (HPI) has a YoY EPS Growth of -8.89% 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 and its competitors.
Is John Hancock Preferredome Fund's YoY EPS Growth too high?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund's current YoY EPS Growth is -8.89%. Overall, John Hancock Preferredome Fund has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Preferredome Fund's YoY EPS Growth compare to EVN and GLAD?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund's YoY EPS Growth of -8.89% 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 and its competitors. John Hancock Preferredome Fund's current YoY EPS Growth is -8.89%. 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 stock overvalued right now?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund (HPI) has a current YoY EPS Growth of -8.89%. The current YoY EPS Growth is -8.89%. John Hancock Preferredome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 (HPI), the current YoY EPS Growth is -8.89% 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.

John Hancock Preferredome Fund Business Description

Address 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its primary investment 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. It seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in securities that may be undervalued relative to similar securities in the marketplace. The fund's principal investment strategies include investing a majority of its assets in preferred stocks and other preferred securities. Its portfolio composition consists of U.S preferred securities, common stocks, foreign preferred securities, corporate bonds, and short-term investments.
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