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Franklin Universal Trust(NYSE) FT

Market Cap$198.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1988)+1,763%
5 Year+33%
1 Year+5%
1 Month-2%
$7.89
+0.25%
+0.02Today
Franklin Universal Trust last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 7.892026-08-14
Franklin Universal Trust stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.77%USD 7.832026-08-07
1 month-2.08%USD 8.062026-07-15
3 month+0.71%USD 7.832026-05-15
Year to date+2.33%USD 7.712025-12-31
1 year+5.49%USD 7.482025-08-14
3 year+41.73%USD 5.572023-08-15
5 year+32.74%USD 5.942021-08-13
Since inception+1,762.69%USD 0.421988-09-23

Franklin Universal Trust Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$198.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$37.36M

Net Income (TTM)

$67.06M

EPS (TTM)

$1.30

P/E Ratio

6.07

Dividend

$0.51

Beta (Volatility)

0.39 (Low)

Price

$7.89

Volume

31,660

Open

$7.88

Previous Close

$7.89

Daily Range

$7.88 - $7.91

52-Week Range

$7.79 - $8.35

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 1, 2025

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About Franklin Universal Trust

Franklin Universal Trust is a U.S.-domiciled, closed-end balanced mutual fund established in 1988. The fund focuses on public equity and fixed income markets, primarily investing in the utility sector.

Products and Services
  • Invests in dividend-yielding utility stocks
  • Allocates capital to corporate debt instruments
  • Actively managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc.
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached $8.81 million, showing strong performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of $36.5 million indicates consistent growth
  • Net income for the latest quarter was $21.49 million, reflecting robust profitability
Financial Highlights
  • Dividend yield of 6.37% offers attractive income potential
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 6.11 suggests potential undervaluation
  • Operating income margin of 2.64% demonstrates effective cost management
Franklin Universal Trust operates with a focus on generating income through its investments in utility stocks and corporate debt. The fund's recent financial performance highlights its ability to deliver consistent revenue and net income, making it an appealing option for investors seeking income-generating assets. The strong dividend yield and favorable P/E ratio further enhance its attractiveness in the current market environment. With a solid management team and a clear investment strategy, Franklin Universal Trust continues to position itself as a viable choice for those interested in the asset management sector.
AI Generated • Jul 25, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

Headquarters

San Mateo, CA 94403, US

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Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

84.44%

Operating Margin

229.39%

Net Income Margin

206.52%

Return on Equity

14.84%

Return on Capital

8.38%

Return on Assets

11.33%

Earnings Yield

16.47%

Dividend Yield

6.46%

Payout Ratio

39.22%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$198.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

25.13M

Volume

31.66K

Avg. Volume

36.72K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$32.46M

Operating Income

$74.30M

EBITDA

$74.30M

Operating Cash Flow

$21.44M

Capital Expenditure

$8.00

Free Cash Flow

$21.44M

Cash & ST Invst.

$5.50M

Total Debt

$60.00M

Franklin Universal Trust Performance Analysis

Franklin Universal Trust annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-08-31USD 18,597,516-0.7%
20232023-08-31USD 9,955,363-46.5%
20242024-08-31USD 15,124,31251.9%
20252025-08-31USD 19,049,21326.0%
Franklin Universal Trust sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-08-3124.4%
Q22025-02-2826.7%
Q42025-08-31-41.7%
Q22026-02-2825.6%
Franklin Universal Trust annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-08-31USD -0.29N/A
20232023-08-31USD -0.15-48.1%
20242024-08-31USD 1.36N/A
20252025-08-31USD 0.76-43.7%
Franklin Universal Trust sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-08-31238.7%
Q22025-02-28-69.5%
Q42025-08-3140.6%
Q22026-02-2891.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$8.81M

+15.4%

Gross Profit

$7.53M

-1.5%

Gross Margin

85.43%

N/A

Market Cap

$198.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

N/A

N/A

Net Income

$21.49M

+175.4%

EBITDA

$23.28M

+268.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$5.50M

+12258.2%

Total Debt

$60.00M

+0.0%

Accounts Receivable

$3.25M

-2.2%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$60.00M

+0.0%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

11.33%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

12.61%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$6.15M

-46.2%

Operating Cash Flow

$6.15M

-46.2%

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Questions About FT

What is the current price of Franklin Universal Trust?

Franklin Universal Trust is trading at $7.89 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Franklin Universal Trust?

Over the past 52 weeks, Franklin Universal Trust has traded between $7.79 and $8.35.

How much debt does Franklin Universal Trust have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Franklin Universal Trust reported total debt of $60.00M.

How much cash does Franklin Universal Trust have on hand?

Franklin Universal Trust reported $55.76K in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Franklin Universal Trust’s dividend yield?

Franklin Universal Trust currently has a dividend yield of 6.46%.

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