John Hancock Income Securities Trust (JHS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

John Hancock Income Securities Trust (NYSE: JHS) is a diversified closed-end management investment company focused on delivering consistent income and total return. Established in the early 1970s, the trust is sponsored by John Hancock Investment Management, a division of Manulife Financial. It offers investors exposure to a broad range of income-oriented securities through a single traded vehicle.

The trust’s primary business activity is the management of a multi-sector bond portfolio that spans investment-grade corporate debt, high-yield bonds, preferred securities and convertible debt. Portfolio managers employ fundamental credit analysis alongside interest-rate and currency-management strategies to optimize yield and manage risk. By combining traditional fixed-income instruments with opportunistic allocations in global credit markets, the fund seeks to balance income generation with capital preservation.

While the majority of holdings are U.S. dollar-denominated, the trust also pursues select international credit exposures in Europe and Asia to enhance yield and diversify risk. Geographic flexibility allows the management team to adjust allocations in response to evolving economic conditions and credit cycles. Income distributions are paid monthly, supporting investors seeking regular cash flow from a diversified fixed-income portfolio.

John Hancock Income Securities Trust traces its roots to the John Hancock mutual fund lineup and has evolved through industry consolidation, including John Hancock’s merger with Manulife Financial in 2004. The fund is governed by an independent board of trustees and overseen by a dedicated portfolio management group based in Boston. Together, they draw on decades of fixed-income investing experience to navigate market fluctuations and pursue long-term shareholder objectives.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.26 to $11.30
• 50-Day Range: $11.05 to $11.40
• 52-Week Range: $10.62 to $11.87
• Volume: 2,425 shs
• Average Volume: 15,075 shs
• Market Capitalization: $141.80 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 5.23%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

JHS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have JHS shares performed this year?

John Hancock Income Securities Trust's stock was trading at $11.19 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, JHS shares have increased by 0.9% and is now trading at $11.29.

How do I buy shares of John Hancock Income Securities Trust?

Shares of JHS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of John Hancock Income Securities Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that John Hancock Income Securities Trust investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), American Express (AXP), Southern (SO), AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) and Carnival (CCL).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/09/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - INVEST FUND
• Sub-Industry: Financial Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:JHS
• CIK: 759866
• Web: www.jhinvestments.com
• Phone: 617-572-7149
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 12,560,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $141.80 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.48