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Franklin Universal Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest (NYSE: FT) is a closed-end management investment company focused on high current income with an emphasis on preserving capital. Its secondary objective is to grow income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. The fund is associated with Franklin Templeton, the global investment management organization that operates as part of Franklin Resources, Inc.
The FT news stream is centered on regular distribution announcements and detailed notifications of the sources of those distributions. Investors see monthly press releases specifying the per-share distribution amount, record date, ex-dividend date, and payable date, along with explanations that distributions may vary based on the fund’s net investment income. Additional notices issued under Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 break down each payment into estimated components such as net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, and return of capital.
News items also provide context on performance-related measures calculated with respect to net asset value, including average annual total return, annualized distribution rate, cumulative total return, and cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate. Each release reiterates that past distributions are not indicative of future results and that shareholders should not infer performance solely from current distribution levels or policy terms.
For income-focused investors and analysts, following FT news offers a way to track how the fund’s stated objectives translate into ongoing distributions, how those distributions are sourced over time, and how management communicates about return of capital and NAV-based performance metrics. Bookmark this page to review the latest official announcements, Section 19(a) notices, and distribution-related updates for Franklin Universal Trust.
Franklin Templeton (NYSE: FT) announced monthly distributions for Franklin Universal Trust of $0.0425 for January, February and March 2026. Record and ex-dividend dates are 1/23/2026, 2/20/2026 and 3/24/2026 with payable dates of 1/30/2026, 2/27/2026 and 3/31/2026 respectively.
The release notes these amounts are declared by the board, are not for tax reporting purposes, and that each fund will notify shareholders if distributions include sources other than net investment income; Form 1099-DIV details will follow in early 2027.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) provided its estimated sources of distributions for the December 31, 2025 monthly payout and fiscal year-to-date through November 30, 2025. The December distribution is $0.0425 per share (84% net investment income, 1% short-term gains, 15% return of capital). Fiscal year-to-date distributions total $0.1275 per share (70% net investment income, 2% short-term gains, 28% return of capital).
Key performance metrics through 11/30/2025: 5-year average annual NAV total return 7.31%, annualized distribution rate 5.84%, cumulative total return 4.84%, and fiscal YTD distribution rate 1.46%.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on December 31, 2025 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: December 15, 2025). The Fund's objectives are high current income with preservation of capital and secondary growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation.
Distributions may vary and reported amounts are estimates not final for tax reporting; a Form 1099-DIV will be issued for calendar-year tax reporting. The company reported $1.69 trillion in assets under management as of October 31, 2025.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced estimated sources for its November 28, 2025 distribution and fiscal year-to-date allocations through October 31, 2025. The November distribution is $0.0425 per share: 63% from net investment income, 2% from short-term gains, and 35% as return of capital. Fiscal year-to-date distributions total $0.0850 per share with the same 35% return of capital share. Key rates: 5-year average annual return 7.68%, annualized distribution rate 5.91%, cumulative total return 3.02%, and fiscal YTD distribution rate 0.98% (as of 10/31/2025).
The amounts are estimates, not for tax reporting; shareholders will receive Form 1099-DIV and should not equate return of capital with yield or fund performance.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on November 28, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 17, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: November 17, 2025).
The Fund’s primary objective is to provide high, current income with capital preservation and a secondary objective of income growth and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary and past distributions are not indicative of future results. Distribution amounts reported are estimates and the Fund will provide Form 1099-DIV for federal tax reporting.
Firm facts: Franklin Templeton reports $1.66 trillion AUM as of September 30, 2025.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced estimated sources for its distribution to be paid on October 31, 2025 and fiscal year-to-date through September 30, 2025. The Fund estimates a $0.0425 distribution per share composed of 61% net investment income ($0.0260), 4% short-term gains ($0.0018) and 35% return of capital ($0.0147). The release notes the Fund distributed more than income, so part of the payment may be return of capital and that amounts are estimates not for tax reporting. Key performance metrics: 5-year average NAV return 8.06% and annualized distribution rate 5.92% (through 9/30/2025).
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) declared a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income, payable on October 31, 2025 to shareholders of record on October 17, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: October 17, 2025).
The Fund's primary objective is high current income with capital preservation and a secondary objective of income growth through dividends and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary and past distributions do not predict future amounts. Reported distribution amounts and sources are estimates and final tax reporting will be provided on Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) has announced its distribution details for September 2025. The Fund will distribute $0.0425 per share, with 86% ($0.0366) coming from net investment income and 14% ($0.0059) from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date through August 31, 2025, the Fund has distributed $0.5100 per share, comprising 65% from net investment income, 2% from short-term capital gains, and 33% from return of capital.
The Fund has demonstrated strong performance metrics, including a 7.41% average annual total return over the past 5 years, a 6.03% annualized distribution rate, and a 9.71% cumulative total return for the fiscal period through August 31, 2025.
[ "Strong 7.41% average annual total return over 5 years", "Solid 9.71% cumulative total return for the fiscal period", "Majority of distribution (86%) comes from net investment income" ]Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income. The distribution will be paid on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 18, 2025, with the same ex-dividend date.
The Fund focuses on providing high current income while preserving capital, with a secondary objective of income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Franklin Templeton, the fund's manager, oversees $1.62 trillion in assets as of July 31, 2025, with over 1,500 investment professionals globally.
[]Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) has announced its distribution details for August 2025. The Fund will distribute $0.0425 per share on August 29, 2025, comprising 77% from net investment income and 23% from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date, total distributions amount to $0.4675 per share, with 63% from net investment income, 3% from short-term capital gains, and 34% from return of capital.
The Fund has demonstrated strong performance metrics, including an average annual total return of 7.13% over the past 5 years and a cumulative total return of 8.77% for the current fiscal period. The Fund maintains an annualized distribution rate of 6.05% and primarily aims to provide high current income while preserving capital.
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