BTO (John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.37 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


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What is John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio?

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund BTO +1.02% 31 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates BTO with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund ranks worse than 51.76% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.37.

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If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund is 0.74, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BTO' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.36   Max: 8.39
Current: 0.74

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.

BTO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
51.76% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs BTO: 0.74

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund is 6.75%.

During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund was 13.61%. The lowest was 3.67%. And the median was 6.43%.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $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.

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.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.16 0.00 8.39 0.36 0.74

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
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.18 0.00 0.17 43.33 0.37

BTO vs CCD, MYI, BIT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

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

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=2.6/ 3.53
=0.74

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1.3/ 3.5
=0.37

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 mean?
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 8.39. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund ranks #484 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is near median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 8.39. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's value of 0.37 is 47.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund ranks #484 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CCD and MYI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund ranks #484 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's value of 0.37 is 47.9% below this benchmark. Historically, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 8.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.71, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37 is 47.9% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.36. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.37. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 47.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 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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