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Franklin Premier Income Trust(NYSE) PPT

Market Cap$318.24MMarket 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)+755%
5 Year+10%
1 Year-3%
1 Month-3%
$3.31
-0.60%
-0.02Today
Franklin Premier Income Trust last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 3.312026-09-21
Franklin Premier Income Trust stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.3%USD 3.322026-09-14
1 month-3.05%USD 3.412026-08-21
3 month-1.73%USD 3.372026-06-23
Year to date-0.76%USD 3.342025-12-31
1 year-3.49%USD 3.432025-09-19
3 year+24.25%USD 2.662023-09-22
5 year+10.46%USD 3.002021-09-22
Since inception+755.07%USD 0.391988-02-19

Franklin Premier Income Trust Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$318.24MMarket 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)

$0.31

P/E Ratio

10.74

Dividend

$0.31

Beta (Volatility)

0.25 (Low)

Price

$3.31

Volume

64,925

Open

$3.32

Previous Close

$3.31

Daily Range

$3.31 - $3.33

52-Week Range

$3.28 - $3.74

Estimated Earnings Date

Apr 25, 2025

PPT News

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About Franklin Premier Income Trust

Franklin Premier Income Trust is a closed-end fixed income mutual fund managed by Putnam Investment Management, LLC. The fund primarily invests in U.S. high-grade and high-yield bonds, aiming to provide investors with a steady income stream.

Products and Services
  • Invests in public fixed income markets globally
  • Focuses on U.S. high-grade and high-yield bonds
  • Benchmarks performance against the Barclays Capital Government Bond Index
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached $9.54 million, indicating strong performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of $49.5 million shows consistent income generation
  • Dividend yield of 9.37% reflects attractive income potential for investors
Financial Highlights
  • Net income for the latest quarter was $12.47 million, showcasing profitability
  • Operating income margin of 82.15% indicates efficient cost management
  • Market capitalization stands at approximately $318 million, highlighting significant market presence
Franklin Premier Income Trust offers a compelling investment opportunity for those seeking exposure to fixed income markets. The fund's focus on high-grade and high-yield bonds positions it well to capitalize on income generation, while its strong financial performance underscores its operational efficiency. With a solid dividend yield and a robust market capitalization, the trust presents a noteworthy option for income-focused investors.
AI Generated • Sep 21, 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

9.31%

Dividend Yield

9.37%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$318.24MMarket 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

64.92K

Avg. Volume

104.87K

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

Franklin Premier Income Trust Performance Analysis

Franklin 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%
Franklin 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%
Franklin 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%
Franklin 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

$318.24MMarket 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 Franklin Premier Income Trust?

Franklin Premier Income Trust is trading at $3.31 per share.

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

Over the past 52 weeks, Franklin Premier Income Trust has traded between $3.28 and $3.74.

How much debt does Franklin Premier Income Trust have?

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

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

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

What is Franklin Premier Income Trust’s dividend yield?

Franklin Premier Income Trust currently has a dividend yield of 9.37%.

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