STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$2.60
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$2.60
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
8.15%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
6.49%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Jun 30, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Jun 11, 2026
7.59 %
71.04
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01, 2026 | 0.65 | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 02, 2026 | 0.65 | Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 01, 2025 | 0.65 | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 02, 2025 | 0.65 | Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 02, 2025 | 0.65 | Jun 12, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 03, 2025 | 0.65 | Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 02, 2024 | 0.65 | Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 03, 2024 | 0.65 | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 03, 2024 | 0.65 | Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Mar 01, 2024 | 0.65 | Mar 08, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Dec 01, 2023 | 0.65 | Dec 08, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Sep 01, 2023 | 0.65 | Sep 08, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Jun 01, 2023 | 0.65 | Jun 09, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Mar 01, 2023 | 0.65 | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 13, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Dec 01, 2022 | 0.65 | Dec 09, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Sep 01, 2022 | 0.65 | Sep 09, 2022 | Sep 12, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Mar 24, 2022 | 0.65 | Jun 10, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Mar 01, 2022 | 0.55 | Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 11, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Dec 01, 2021 | 0.55 | Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Sep 01, 2021 | 0.55 | Sep 10, 2021 | Sep 13, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2008 | 1:4 | -0.30% | +3.54% |
| Dec 02, 1997 | 4:1 | +3.36% | +0.94% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is BTO's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. BTO's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 8.15.
When did BTO last pay a dividend?
BTO last paid dividends on 2026-06-30, with the ex-dividend date being 2026-06-11.
When was the last time BTO stock split?
BTO stock split took place on 30-12-2008.
How did BTO's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Dec 30, 2008, when John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund went through a 1:4 split leaving the shareholder with 1 share(s) who previously owned 4 BTO share(s).