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Putnam Premier Income Trust

(NYSE) PPT

Current Price$3.44
Market Cap$326.84MMarket 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)+765%
5 Year+13%
1 Year+3%
1 Month+0%
Putnam Premier Income Trust last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 3.422026-07-17
Putnam Premier Income Trust stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.58%USD 3.442026-07-10
1 month+0.17%USD 3.412026-06-17
3 month-1.47%USD 3.472026-04-17
Year to date+0.99%USD 3.392025-12-31
1 year+2.52%USD 3.342025-07-17
3 year+24.93%USD 2.742023-07-18
5 year+12.95%USD 3.032021-07-16
Since inception+764.91%USD 0.401988-02-19

Putnam Premier Income Trust Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$326.84MMarket 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)

$41.44M

Net Income (TTM)

$51.56M

EPS (TTM)

$0.26

P/E Ratio

13.08

Dividend

$0.31

Beta (Volatility)

0.24 (Low)

Price

$3.44

Volume

1,474

Open

$3.43

Previous Close

$3.44

Daily Range

$3.43 - $3.44

52-Week Range

$3.41 - $3.77

Estimated Earnings Date

Apr 25, 2025

PPT News

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About Putnam Premier Income Trust

Putnam Premier Income Trust operates as a closed-end mutual fund, focusing primarily on fixed-income investments. The trust allocates capital to debt securities globally, aiming for a balanced portfolio of investment-grade and speculative-grade U.S. bonds.

Products and Services
  • Investment in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities
  • Focus on both investment-grade and speculative-grade U.S. bonds
  • Managed by experienced investment professionals at Putnam Investment Management
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached $14.02 million, indicating strong performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) dividend yield stands at 9.06%, attracting income-focused investors
  • Market capitalization of approximately $329 million supports growth potential
Financial Highlights
  • Net income for the latest quarter was $17.15 million, showcasing profitability
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.15 suggests reasonable valuation
  • Quarterly revenue growth of over 28% compared to the previous quarter
Putnam Premier Income Trust has established itself as a significant player in the fixed-income investment space. The trust's strategic focus on a mix of investment-grade and speculative-grade bonds allows for a diversified approach to income generation. Recent financial performance highlights, including a substantial net income and a competitive dividend yield, position the trust favorably for potential investors seeking income-oriented investments. The management team, backed by Putnam Investment Management, brings expertise that enhances the trust's operational effectiveness. Overall, the trust's financial metrics and growth outlook present a compelling case for consideration in the income-focused investment landscape.
AI Generated • Jun 23, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

CEO

Jonathan S. Horwitz

Headquarters

Boston, MA 02110, US

PPT Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

109.73%

Operating Margin

106.16%

Net Income Margin

125.70%

Return on Equity

8.19%

Return on Capital

6.88%

Return on Assets

5.16%

Earnings Yield

7.65%

Dividend Yield

9.12%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$326.84MMarket 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

95.57M

Volume

1.47K

Avg. Volume

104.28K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$49.78M

Operating Income

$46.94M

EBITDA

$39.10M

Operating Cash Flow

$0.00

Capital Expenditure

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

$0.00

Cash & ST Invst.

$2.37M

Total Debt

$0.00

Putnam Premier Income Trust Performance Analysis

Putnam Premier Income Trust annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-07-31USD -26,851,349N/A
20232023-07-31USD -630,675-97.7%
20242024-07-31USD 4,440,552N/A
20252025-07-31USD 24,921,570461.2%
Putnam Premier Income Trust sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-07-31375.3%
Q22025-01-3156.3%
Q42025-07-3128.7%
Q22026-01-31-31.9%
Putnam Premier Income Trust annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-07-31USD -0.21N/A
20232023-07-31USD 0.01N/A
20242024-07-31USD 0.333281.8%
20252025-07-31USD 0.26-21.9%
Putnam Premier Income Trust sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-07-31-21.1%
Q22025-01-31-45.3%
Q42025-07-31119.5%
Q22026-01-31-27.8%

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

$9.54M

+476.8%

Gross Profit

$9.54M

+2.9%

Gross Margin

100.00%

N/A

Market Cap

$326.84MMarket 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

0

N/A

Net Income

$12.47M

-30.3%

EBITDA

$0.00

-100.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$2.37M

+751.5%

Total Debt

$0.00

N/A

Accounts Receivable

$0.00

-100.0%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

5.16%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

6.85%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$0.00

N/A

Operating Cash Flow

$0.00

N/A

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Questions About PPT

What is the current price of Putnam Premier Income Trust?

Putnam Premier Income Trust is trading at $3.44 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Putnam Premier Income Trust?

Over the past 52 weeks, Putnam Premier Income Trust has traded between $3.41 and $3.77.

How much debt does Putnam Premier Income Trust have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Putnam Premier Income Trust reported total debt of $0.00.

How much cash does Putnam Premier Income Trust have on hand?

Putnam Premier Income Trust reported $2.56M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Putnam Premier Income Trust’s dividend yield?

Putnam Premier Income Trust currently has a dividend yield of 9.12%.

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