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John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund raises monthly payout by 7%

Jun 25, 2026, 4:28 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Positive yield expansion and visible distribution boost often lead to near-term price appreciation in income-focused funds; historical peers show modest premium tightening when distributions rise, though the plan’s discretionary nature could cap upside.

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John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (PDT) announced an amendment to its managed distribution plan, lifting the monthly payout to $0.0883 per share, up 7%. This increases the fund’s income yield to about 7.33% on NAV and 8.32% on the June 24 close of $12.73. Ex-date is July 13, 2026, with payment on July 31; the plan remains discretionary and subject to Board review.

PDT raises monthly distribution by 7% to $0.0883 per share. Ex date July 13, 2026.
Annualized yield: 7.33% on NAV; 8.32% on closing price ($12.73 as of 6/24/2026).
Distributions may include net investment income, capital gains, or return of capital.
Plan can be amended or terminated by the Board at any time.
NAV $14.45; price $12.73 as of June 24, 2026.

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