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John Hancock Preferred Income Fund EBIT

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund's EBIT is $130M, above the sector sector average of $-6.4M.

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Quarterly EBIT

$27.99M
10.39% YoY

As of Jan 31, 2026

Annual EBIT (TTM)

$126.02M
93.92% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Jan 31, 2026

Average EBIT (Comparison Companies)

EBIT History

EBIT Comparison

Annual EBIT Growth Rate (%)

Annual EBIT Growth (Absolute)

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (HPI) FAQ

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund's ebit stands at $130M as of January 2026. That compares with $65M in the prior-year period — up 93.9% year over year. That is above the sector sector average of $-6.4M. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund reported $130M in EBIT versus $65M a year earlier — a 93.9% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund sits higher the its sector benchmark ($-6.4M) with a EBIT of $130M. That is roughly 2068.3% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

That compares with $65M in the prior-year period — up 93.9% year over year. Sustained growth in EBIT can support a stronger franchise, while sharp declines may reflect divestitures, weaker demand, or accounting changes. Always read YoY moves with the footnotes of recent filings in mind.

The history chart shows how John Hancock Preferred Income Fund's EBIT evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places HPI next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.