John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III reported earnings results for the fourth quarter ended July 31, 2015. For the quarter, the company reported net investment income of $11,517,151 or $0.365 per common share compared to $11,674,474 or $0.370 per common share a year ago. Net asset value as at July 31, 2015 was $19.04 compared to $18.78 a year ago.