NYSE:FT

Franklin Universal Trust - FT Stock Forecast, Price & News

$6.98

+0.13 (+1.90%)

(As of 03/29/2023 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $6.90
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50-Day Range: $6.71
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$7.36
52-Week Range: $6.13
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$8.26

Volume: 37,187 shs
Average Volume: 34,405 shs
Market Capitalization: N/A

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 8.17%
Price Target: N/A

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About Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) Stock

Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched by Franklin Resources, Inc. The fund is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests in companies operating in utility sector. It employs fundamental analysis to invest in a diversified portfolio of corporate bonds and dividend paying utility stocks. The fund benchmarks the equity component of its balanced portfolio against the S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index and the fixed component against the Credit Suisse High Yield. Franklin Universal Trust was formed on September 23, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.

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FT Stock News Headlines

February 22, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

FT Franklin Universal Trust

January 13, 2023 | benzinga.com

Franklin Universal Trust's Ex-Dividend Date Is Wednesday, Here's What You Need To Know

March 29, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)

Bank Accounts: Frozen!

In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!

August 31, 2022 | benzinga.com

Franklin Universal Trust FT:

August 26, 2022 | reuters.com

FT.C - | Stock Price & Latest News | Reuters

April 11, 2022 | benzinga.com

Franklin Universal Trust's Ex-Dividend Date Is Thursday, Here's What You Need To Know

March 11, 2022 | benzinga.com

Franklin Universal Trust's Ex-Dividend Date Is Tuesday, Here's What You Need To Know

February 22, 2022 | fool.com

Franklin Universal Trust(FT)

March 29, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)

Bank Accounts: Frozen!

February 11, 2022 | benzinga.com

Franklin Universal Trust: Dividend Insights

January 13, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Franklin Universal Trust goes ex-dividend tomorrow

January 8, 2022 | ft.com

Why homelessness is still with us

October 19, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Franklin Universal Trust ("FT" or the "Fund") Announces Distribution

August 27, 2021 | benzinga.com

Ex-Dividend Date Insight: Franklin Universal Trust

June 24, 2021 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

BEN Jul 2021 37.500 call

March 23, 2021 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

BEN Apr 2021 27.500 call

October 28, 2020 | nasdaq.com

Franklin Universal Trust Common Stock (FT)

July 21, 2020 | finance.yahoo.com

Franklin Universal Trust Declares Monthly Distribution and Announces Addition to Portfolio Management Team

June 30, 2020 | www.nasdaq.com

FT Franklin Universal Trust Common Stock

April 14, 2020 | www.ft.com

Coronavirus and the threat to US supremacy

March 30, 2020 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)

February 26, 2020 | seekingalpha.com

FT: Stick With CEFs For Multi-Sector Exposure

December 31, 2019 | finance.yahoo.com

Franklin Universal Trust (FT)

December 20, 2019 | seekingalpha.com

Franklin Universal Trust declares $0.0333 dividend

December 13, 2019 | finance.yahoo.com

Franklin Universal Trust Declares Monthly Distribution

March 20, 2019 | www.barrons.com

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FT Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/28 Dividend: 2/16/2023
Dividend Payable: 2/28/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend: 3/16/2023
Today: 3/29/2023
Dividend Payable: 3/31/2023
Fiscal Year End: 8/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Investment offices, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Finance
Current Symbol: NYSE:FT
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 833040
Web: www.franklintempleton.com
Phone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Employees: N/A
Year Founded: N/A

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Return on Assets: N/A

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Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: N/A
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: N/A
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.70

Key Executives

Mr. Rupert Harris Johnson Jr. (Age 82)
Chairman and Sr. VP

Mr. Glenn I. Voyles C.F.A.
CFA, Portfolio Mang.

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FT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FT shares performed in 2023?: Franklin Universal Trust's stock was trading at $6.73 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FT shares have increased by 3.7% and is now trading at $6.98.
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Are investors shorting Franklin Universal Trust?: Franklin Universal Trust saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 53,400 shares, an increase of 8.3% from the February 28th total of 49,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 38,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days.
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How often does Franklin Universal Trust pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Franklin Universal Trust?: Franklin Universal Trust announced a monthly dividend on Tuesday, March 7th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.0425 per share on Friday, March 31st. This represents a $0.51 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.31%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 16th.
Read our dividend analysis for FT.
Is Franklin Universal Trust a good dividend stock?: Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) pays an annual dividend of $0.57 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.44%. FT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Franklin Universal Trust own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Franklin Universal Trust investors own include Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Putnam Premier Income Trust (PPT), AT&T (T), (VNGBQ) (VNGBQ), (VNRSQ) (VNRSQ), Verizon Communications (VZ), AbbVie (ABBV), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), BCE (BCE) and Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (BCX).
What is Franklin Universal Trust's stock symbol?: Franklin Universal Trust trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "FT."
Who are Franklin Universal Trust's major shareholders?: Franklin Universal Trust's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Koshinski Asset Management Inc. (2.02%), Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC (0.00%), Morgan Stanley (1.37%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (0.00%), Foundations Investment Advisors LLC (1.02%) and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (0.00%).
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How do I buy shares of Franklin Universal Trust?: Shares of FT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Franklin Universal Trust's stock price today?: One share of FT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $6.98.

This page (NYSE:FT) was last updated on 3/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Franklin Universal Trust - FT Stock Forecast, Price & News

About Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) Stock

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