John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund
PDTDividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.08 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 7 days on January 30, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 | $0.08 | 2026-01-12 | 2026-01-12 |
| December 31, 2025 | $0.08 | 2025-12-11 | 2025-12-11 |
| November 28, 2025 | $0.08 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-13 |
| October 31, 2025 | $0.08 | 2025-10-14 | 2025-10-14 |
| September 30, 2025 | $0.08 | 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-12 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund has rewarded shareholders with 220 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held PDT shares during this period received a total of $19.38 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.08/share was paid 23 days ago, on December 31, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: PDT currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 7.70%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2008, the dividend payout has grown by 71.9%, from $0.05 to $0.08.
- Dividend Reliability: PDT has maintained or increased its dividend for 31 consecutive payments.
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