JHI (John Hancock Investors Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.57 (As of Apr. 2026) — 142% Above Median

What is John Hancock Investors Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

John Hancock Investors Trust JHI 52 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.57 as of Apr. 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates JHI with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks worse than 56.44% 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 Investors Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.57.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of John Hancock Investors Trust is 0.81, which seems too high.

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

JHI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 0.65 Max: 16.83
Current: 0.81

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of John Hancock Investors Trust was 16.83. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.65.

JHI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
56.44% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs JHI: 0.81

As of today (2026-07-08), the Dividend Yield % of John Hancock Investors Trust is 9.28%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of John Hancock Investors Trust was 12.04%. The lowest was 6.14%. And the median was 7.70%.

John Hancock Investors Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.63.

During the past 12 months, John Hancock Investors Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.70% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of John Hancock Investors Trust was 4.80% per year. The lowest was -13.40% per year. And the median was -1.00% 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 Investors Trust (NYSE:JHI) 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.

John Hancock Investors Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

John Hancock Investors Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for John Hancock Investors Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Investors Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

John Hancock Investors Trust Annual Data

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Oct25

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0.48

0.00

0.83

0.42

1.03

John Hancock Investors Trust Semi-Annual Data
	Oct17	Apr18	Oct18	Apr19	Oct19	Apr20	Oct20	Apr21	Oct21	Apr22	Oct22	Apr23	Oct23	Apr24	Oct24	Apr25	Oct25	Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial													0.33	0.57	29.00	0.54	1.57

JHI vs NIM, PAI, MCN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Investors Trust'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 Investors Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Investors Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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John Hancock Investors Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

John Hancock Investors Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Oct. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Oct. 2025 )
	=	1.195	/	1.16
	=	1.03

John Hancock Investors Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	0.628	/	0.4
	=	1.57

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.57 mean?

John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.57 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on John Hancock Investors Trust and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, John Hancock Investors Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 16.83. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks #526 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.

Is John Hancock Investors Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

John Hancock Investors Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.57 is 142% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 16.83. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. John Hancock Investors Trust's value of 1.57 is 124.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks #526 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, John Hancock Investors Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does John Hancock Investors Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NIM and PAI?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks #526 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places John Hancock Investors Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. John Hancock Investors Trust's value of 1.57 is 124.3% above this benchmark. Historically, John Hancock Investors Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 16.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.70, John Hancock Investors Trust has consistently been above 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 0.70, based on 932 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 Investors Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.57 is 124.3% above 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 Investors Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Hancock Investors Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.57, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is John Hancock Investors Trust stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.21, compared to a current price of $13.35 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.57, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 124.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. John Hancock Investors Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Investors Trust (JHI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.57 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.

Is John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Investors Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.35 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.21. GuruFocus considers John Hancock Investors Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JHI:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.57 (142% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: $16.21 vs. price of $13.35 (17.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 124.3% above the Asset Management median (#526 of 932)

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

John Hancock Investors Trust Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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

Website https://www.jhinvestments.com

John Hancock Investors Trust is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. It seeks to generate income for distribution to its shareholders. The secondary objective of the company is capital appreciation. The portfolio composition of the fund comprises corporate bonds, U.S. government agencies, preferred securities, asset-backed securities, common stocks, short-term investments, and others. The company's portfolio includes Corporate Bonds, Term Loans, U.S Government Agency, and Others.

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