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Franklin Universal Trust reports recurring closed-end fund distribution developments for its NYSE-traded common shares under the symbol FT. The fund’s primary objective is high current income consistent with preservation of capital, with a secondary objective of income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Its portfolio focus includes high-yield bonds and utility stocks.
Company news commonly covers monthly distribution declarations, record and payable dates, estimated sources of distributions, net investment income, realized gains, return of capital disclosures, NAV-related distribution metrics, and federal tax reporting through Form 1099-DIV.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced an update to its named portfolio management team effective June 30, 2026. The named managers are Glenn Voyles, Jon Belk, Robert L. Salvin, and Bryant Dieffenbacher.
The notice reiterates that Fund shares trade on the NYSE, may fluctuate with market conditions, and that closed-end shares can trade at a discount to NAV. Franklin Templeton reported approximately $1.68 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026.
Franklin Templeton (NYSE:FT) declared monthly distributions for certain closed-end funds, specifying record, ex-dividend and payable dates for April–June 2026 and a per-share amount for Franklin Universal Trust.
Key dates: April record/ex‑dividend 4/23/2026, payable 4/30/2026; May record/ex‑dividend 5/21/2026, payable 5/29/2026; June record/ex‑dividend 6/23/2026, payable 6/30/2026. Franklin Universal Trust distribution is $0.0425 per share for April, May and June.
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.
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