PDT (John Hancock Premium Div Fund) YoY EPS Growth: 446.15% (As of Apr. 2026)

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What is John Hancock Premium Div Fund YoY EPS Growth?

John Hancock Premium Div Fund PDT -0.47% 30 YoY EPS Growth is 446.15% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates PDT with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 446.15%.

John Hancock Premium Div Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.42.

John Hancock Premium Div Fund YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for John Hancock Premium Div Fund's YoY EPS Growth 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 Premium Div Fund YoY EPS Growth Chart

John Hancock Premium Div Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
YoY EPS Growth
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John Hancock Premium Div Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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John Hancock Premium Div Fund YoY EPS Growth Calculation

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

John Hancock Premium Div Fund's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Oct. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Oct. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Oct. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Oct. 2024 ) |
=(1.39-4)/ | 4 |
=-65.25 %

John Hancock Premium Div Fund's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) |
=(1.42-0.26)/ | 0.26 |
=446.15 %

* 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 446.15% mean?
John Hancock Premium Div Fund (PDT) has a YoY EPS Growth of 446.15% as of Apr. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for John Hancock Premium Div Fund and its competitors.
Is John Hancock Premium Div Fund's YoY EPS Growth too high?
John Hancock Premium Div Fund's current YoY EPS Growth is 446.15%. Overall, John Hancock Premium Div Fund has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Premium Div Fund's YoY EPS Growth compare to GAIN and MUJ?
John Hancock Premium Div Fund's YoY EPS Growth of 446.15% 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 Premium Div Fund and its competitors. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's current YoY EPS Growth is 446.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Premium Div Fund stock overvalued right now?
John Hancock Premium Div Fund (PDT) has a current YoY EPS Growth of 446.15%. The current YoY EPS Growth is 446.15%. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 5 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 Premium Div Fund (PDT), the current YoY EPS Growth is 446.15% as of Apr. 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 Premium Div Fund Business Description

Address 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
John Hancock Premium Div Fund is a United States-based closed-end management investment company. It seeks to provide a high current income consistent with modest capital growth. The fund will pursue its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio comprised of dividend-paying preferred securities and common equity securities. The portfolio composition of the fund consists of preferred securities, common stocks, corporate bonds, capital preferred securities, and short-term investments.
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