FT is Franklin Universal Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest (Financial Services). Trading at $7.69. Current dividend yield: 6.61%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.51 |
| Current yield | 6.61% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 23, 2026(in 18 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.0425 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 5.84% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -3.71% |
| Payout ratio | 39% |
| Market cap | $193M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | $0.0425 |
| 2026-08-24 | $0.0425 |
| 2026-07-24 | $0.0425 |
| 2026-06-23 | $0.0425 |
| 2026-05-21 | $0.0425 |
| 2026-04-23 | $0.0425 |
| 2026-03-24 | $0.0425 |
| 2026-02-20 | $0.0425 |
About FT
Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-end management investment company focused on providing high current income while preserving capital. Its secondary objective is to achieve income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation. The fund invests in two asset classes: high-yield bonds and utility stocks. It applies fundamental research to build a diversified high-yield bond portfolio and targets utility companies with attractive dividend yields and a history of increasing dividends.
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Frequently asked
What is FT's dividend yield?
FT (Franklin Universal Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest) currently has a dividend yield of 6.61%, which works out to about $0.51 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FT's next ex-dividend date?
FT's next ex-dividend date is Sep 23, 2026 (in 18 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FT last pay a dividend?
FT's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 24, 2026.
How often does FT pay dividends?
FT pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is FT growing its dividend?
FT has been shrinking its dividend at a -3.71% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-05. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.