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John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii Stock (HPS) Forecast

The John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii (HPS) stock price forecast for the next 30 days is generally negative, with an average analyst price target of $11.74, representing a -24.00% decrease from the current price of $15.45. The highest analyst price target is $12.35, and the lowest is $11.13.

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12-Month HPS Price Target
Average 11.98 (-22.47% Downside)
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Is John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii (HPS) A Buy Now?

Oscillators
Name Value Action
RSI(14) 32.11 Neutral
STOCH(9,6) 7.7976 Buy
STOCHRSI(14) 6.86 Buy
MACD(12,26) -0.2434 Sell
ADX(14) 35.10 Sell
William %R -96.15 Buy
CCI(14) -100.04 Sell
Buy: 3 Sell: 3 Neutral: 1
Summary: Neutral
Moving Averages
Period Simple Exponential
MA10
15.73
Sell
15.69
Sell
MA20
15.86
Sell
15.88
Sell
MA50
16.43
Sell
16.16
Sell
MA100
16.27
Sell
16.12
Sell
MA200
15.77
Sell
15.65
Sell
Buy: 0 Sell: 10 Neutral: 0
Summary: Sell
According to our latest analysis, HPS could be considered a Strong Sell, with 17 technical analysis indicators signaling 3 Buy signals, 13 signaling Sell signals and 1 Neutral signals. This might not be a good time to consider opening new positions on HPS, as trading bearish markets can be challenging and may result in losses.
  1. RSI (Relative Strength Index): The RSI(14) value of 32.11 indicates that HPS is neither overbought nor oversold. It suggests a neutral sentiment in the short term.
  2. STOCH (Stochastic Oscillator): The STOCH value of 7.7976 indicates that HPS is oversold. This indicates that HPS price is at or near the lowest level over a specified lookback period.
  3. STOCHRSI (Stochastic Relative Strength Index): The STOCHRSI value of 6.86 indicates that HPS is oversold. This suggests that HPS price is at or near the lowest level relative to its recent price history.
  4. ADX (Average Directional Index): The ADX value of The ADX value of 35.1 suggests a moderate trend in the market. It indicates that there is more conviction behind the directional movement compared to lower ADX values. You should consider this as a potential opportunity to enter trades in the direction of the trend.
  5. CCI (Commodity Channel Index): A CCI(14) value of A CCI(14) value of -100.04 indicates that HPS is oversold. This means that the price has moved significantly lower than its average, indicating a potential buying opportunity.

Long-term HPS price forecast for 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040, 2045 and 2050

Based on our analysis about John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii financial reports and earnings history, John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii (HPS) stock could reach $6.8641 by 2030, $2.1566 by 2040 and $16.32 by 2050. See the projected annual prices until 2050 of the John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii stock below:

  • John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii (HPS) is expected to reach an average price of $0.0473 in 2035, with a high prediction of $0.7458 and a low estimate of $0.0343. This indicates an $-99.69% rise from the last recorded price of $15.45.
  • John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii (HPS) stock is projected to chart a bullish course in 2040, with an average price target of $1.9798, representing an $-87.19% surge from its current level. The forecast ranges from a conservative $2.3065 to a sky-high $2.1566.
  • Our analysts predict John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii (HPS) to jump -38.05% by 2045, soaring from $9.9817 to an average price of $9.5717, potentially reaching $10.17. While $9.9817 is the low estimate, the potential upside is significant.
  • John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii (HPS) stock is expected to climb by 2050, reaching an average of $16.48, a $6.66% jump from its current level. However, a wide range of estimates exists, with high and low targets of $16.32 and $16.18, respectively, highlighting the market's uncertainty.

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii Stock (HPS) Year by Year Forecast

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii Stock (HPS) Price Forecast for 2024

Our forecast for HPS stock price in 2024 now indicates an average price target of $13.34 with a high forecast of $15.55 and a low forecast of $11.13. The average prediction reflects an decrease of -13.66% from the last recorded price of $15.45.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
December, 2024 $11.24 $11.13 $12.35 -27.25%

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii Stock (HPS) Price Forecast for 2025

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii Stock (HPS) is expected to reach an average price of $11.98 in 2025, with a high prediction of $14.11 and a low estimate of $9.8425. This indicates an -22.47% fall from the last recorded price of $15.45.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2025 $11.76 $10.30 $11.78 -23.88%
February, 2025 $11.80 $11.01 $11.86 -23.63%
March, 2025 $12.51 $11.47 $12.59 -19.04%
April, 2025 $13.00 $12.48 $13.30 -15.87%
May, 2025 $13.33 $13.04 $13.58 -13.74%
June, 2025 $13.90 $13.33 $13.90 -10.06%
July, 2025 $13.48 $13.33 $14.11 -12.77%
August, 2025 $13.41 $12.99 $13.83 -13.20%
September, 2025 $11.50 $10.47 $13.82 -25.55%
October, 2025 $10.82 $10.50 $11.68 -29.94%
November, 2025 $10.45 $9.8425 $10.96 -32.36%
December, 2025 $10.94 $10.16 $11.04 -29.18%

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii Stock (HPS) Price Forecast for 2026

The predicted value for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii (HPS) in 2026 is set at an average of $10.74. Estimates vary from a peak of $12.68 to a trough of $8.8076, indicating an -30.47% surge from the present price of $15.45.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2026 $11.03 $10.55 $11.28 -28.61%
February, 2026 $10.74 $10.49 $11.43 -30.51%
March, 2026 $10.84 $10.66 $11.26 -29.82%
April, 2026 $9.4148 $9.4048 $10.85 -39.06%
May, 2026 $10.27 $8.8076 $10.29 -33.52%
June, 2026 $10.32 $9.5224 $10.38 -33.21%
July, 2026 $11.20 $9.9918 $11.30 -27.51%
August, 2026 $11.54 $11.15 $11.83 -25.32%
September, 2026 $12.14 $11.58 $12.17 -21.43%
October, 2026 $12.05 $12.04 $12.46 -22.03%
November, 2026 $12.04 $11.89 $12.68 -22.05%
December, 2026 $12.04 $11.55 $12.41 -22.07%

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii Stock (HPS) Price Forecast for 2027

For 2027, Stockscan's Analyst expects the average price target for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii (HPS) is $8.9895, with a high forecast of $10.66 and a low forecast of $7.3165. This indicates an -41.82% decrease from the last price of $15.45.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2027 $9.6053 $8.9025 $10.43 -37.83%
February, 2027 $9.2709 $8.9509 $10.02 -39.99%
March, 2027 $9.2629 $8.2937 $9.4073 -40.05%
April, 2027 $9.4085 $8.6285 $9.4993 -39.10%
May, 2027 $9.5041 $9.0177 $9.7541 -38.48%
June, 2027 $9.2061 $8.9697 $9.9105 -40.41%
July, 2027 $9.2117 $9.1717 $9.7489 -40.38%
August, 2027 $7.9173 $7.9073 $9.2489 -48.76%
September, 2027 $8.1193 $7.3165 $8.8893 -47.45%
October, 2027 $8.9849 $8.0377 $9.0449 -41.85%
November, 2027 $9.7305 $8.5177 $9.8351 -37.02%
December, 2027 $10.53 $9.6869 $10.66 -31.83%

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii Stock (HPS) Price Forecast for 2028

In 2028, John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii (HPS) is projected to reach an average price of $8.6555, with a high projection of $11.24 and a low estimate of $6.0682. This indicates an -43.98% fall from the last price of $15.45.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2028 $10.69 $10.21 $10.72 -30.82%
February, 2028 $10.60 $10.59 $11.01 -31.37%
March, 2028 $10.45 $10.12 $11.24 -32.39%
April, 2028 $10.47 $10.32 $10.98 -32.24%
May, 2028 $7.9123 $7.3367 $8.8652 -48.79%
June, 2028 $6.9114 $6.8864 $8.4693 -55.27%
July, 2028 $7.7205 $6.7449 $7.8105 -50.03%
August, 2028 $7.9032 $7.0946 $7.9732 -48.85%
September, 2028 $8.2673 $7.4902 $8.3873 -46.49%
October, 2028 $7.6914 $7.4529 $8.3294 -50.22%
November, 2028 $7.5841 $7.4341 $8.2385 -50.91%
December, 2028 $6.1282 $6.0682 $7.6526 -60.34%

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii Stock (HPS) Price Forecast for 2029

The 2029 price forecast for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii Stock (HPS) is $7.5016 on average, with a high prediction of $9.8071 and a low estimate of $5.1961. This represents an -51.45% decrease from the previous price of $15.45.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2029 $7.0209 $5.8253 $7.4023 -54.56%
February, 2029 $7.275 $6.8895 $7.68 -52.91%
March, 2029 $8.4491 $7.0435 $8.5691 -45.31%
April, 2029 $9.0733 $8.3662 $9.2033 -41.27%
May, 2029 $9.3959 $8.759 $9.4759 -39.18%
June, 2029 $9.5401 $9.1515 $9.6096 -38.25%
July, 2029 $9.0142 $8.691 $9.8071 -41.66%
August, 2029 $6.1102 $5.8402 $9.5598 -60.45%
September, 2029 $6.3528 $5.7708 $7.3015 -58.88%
October, 2029 $5.6561 $5.1961 $6.9142 -63.39%
November, 2029 $6.2488 $5.5368 $6.4188 -59.55%
December, 2029 $6.3715 $5.5608 $6.4415 -58.76%

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii Stock (HPS) Price Forecast for 2030

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund Iii Stock (HPS) is expected to reach an average price of $6.3218 in 2030, with a high forecast of $8.3714 and a low forecast of $4.2722. This signifies an -59.08% decrease from the last price of $15.45.
Month Average Low High Change from today's price
January, 2030 $6.6148 $5.9628 $6.8641 -57.19%
February, 2030 $6.5975 $5.9361 $6.8105 -57.30%
March, 2030 $6.0801 $5.9301 $6.7281 -60.65%
April, 2030 $4.6328 $4.5728 $6.1508 -70.01%
May, 2030 $5.5361 $4.3341 $5.9154 -64.17%
June, 2030 $5.7988 $5.4069 $6.2038 -62.47%
July, 2030 $7.2321 $5.5694 $7.4355 -53.19%
August, 2030 $7.5047 $6.9027 $7.7441 -51.43%
September, 2030 $7.9474 $7.3062 $8.0274 -48.56%
October, 2030 $8.2407 $7.7094 $8.3507 -46.66%
November, 2030 $7.8534 $7.2595 $8.3714 -49.17%
December, 2030 $4.5422 $4.2722 $8.1347 -70.60%
closed_end_fund_debt FTF
$6.60
price up icon 0.76%
closed_end_fund_debt PTY
$14.65
price up icon 0.48%
closed_end_fund_debt GOF
$15.86
price up icon 0.25%
closed_end_fund_debt NZF
$12.71
price up icon 0.71%
closed_end_fund_debt JPC
$8.05
price down icon 0.37%
closed_end_fund_debt NVG
$12.89
price up icon 1.18%
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