HTD Distribution History & Yield
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund · NYSE
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 (in 3 days) | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Declared |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 (in 34 days) | Oct 26, 2026 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (in 65 days) | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 96 days) | Dec 27, 2026 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 (in 127 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 13, 2027 (in 158 days) | Feb 27, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 189 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 (in 220 days) | Apr 30, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 (in 251 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 (in 282 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 18, 2027 (in 313 days) | Aug 1, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 18, 2027 (in 344 days) | Sep 1, 2027 | $0.158 | $15.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HTD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.896 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much HTD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 633 | $15,987 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,165 | $79,937 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,330 | $159,873 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.51%. $10,000 in HTD would currently pay about $751 a year ($63 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HTD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | — | $0.158 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2026 | — | $0.158 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | $0.158 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2026 | — | $0.158 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2026 | — | $0.158 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2026 | — | $0.158 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | — | $0.158 | +0.0% |
| Jan 12, 2026 | — | $0.158 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | — | $0.158 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2025 | — | $0.158 | +0.0% |
| Oct 14, 2025 | — | $0.158 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | — | $0.158 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2025 | — | $0.158 | +0.0% |
| Jul 11, 2025 | — | $0.158 | +14.5% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2025 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2025 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2024 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $0.138 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
HTD's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 100/100).
Its share price moved +2.8% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC. It is co-managed by John Hancock Asset Management and Analytic Investors, LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors, with an emphasis on the utilities sector. The fund primarily invests in dividend-paying common and preferred stocks of companies which have dividends that qualify for a more favorable long-term capital gains tax rate. It invests in stocks of companies across diversified market capitalizations.
First distribution on our records: Apr 20, 2004. 268 payments tracked.
HTD distribution FAQ
When is HTD's next ex-distribution date?
HTD's next ex-distribution date is Sep 11, 2026 (in 3 days, declared by the fund). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.158 per share, expected on Sep 25, 2026.
How often does HTD pay distributions?
HTD pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.158 per share with an ex-date of Aug 13, 2026.
What is HTD's distribution yield?
HTD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 7.51%, based on $1.896 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $25.26. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.896 per share, is 7.51%.
How much does HTD pay per share?
HTD pays about $0.158 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.896 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $189.60 a year.
Has HTD grown or cut its distribution?
HTD has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.5% a year (+11.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of HTD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.51%, you would need about 633 shares of HTD (roughly $15,987 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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