Franklin Universal Trust Stock Price, News & Analysis

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share, payable on April 28, 2023, to shareholders on record as of April 20, 2023. This distribution reflects the Fund's focus on providing high, current income while aiming to preserve capital, with potential for growth through dividend increases.

However, shareholders are advised not to infer the Fund's investment performance from this distribution amount as past distributions do not predict future results. The actual distribution amounts for tax reporting will depend on the Fund’s performance throughout the fiscal year and may change due to tax regulations. A Form 1099-DIV will be provided for tax purposes.

Franklin Universal Trust (FT) has announced the estimated sources of its monthly distribution set to be paid on March 31, 2023. The distribution per share is estimated at $0.0425, comprising $0.0265 (62%) from net investment income and $0.0160 (38%) from return of capital. For the fiscal year-to-date as of February 28, 2023, the cumulative distribution per share is $0.3162, including $0.1437 (45%) from net investment income and $0.1280 (41%) from return of capital. FT cautions that returns of capital do not reflect performance and warns shareholders not to draw conclusions from current distributions.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share from net investment income, payable on March 31, 2023. Shareholders of record by March 17, 2023 will receive this payment, with an ex-dividend date of March 16, 2023. The Fund aims to provide high current income while preserving capital and seeks income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation.

Distributions are subject to variation based on the Fund’s net investment income, and past distributions do not predict future results. Tax reporting may differ based on investment experience and regulatory changes.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced the estimated allocation of its distribution to be paid on February 28, 2023. The distribution per share is expected to be $0.0425, comprised of various components including $0.0151 from net investment income (36%) and $0.0274 from return of capital (64%). Cumulatively for the fiscal year 2023, the total distribution per share reaches $0.2737 with $0.1172 from net investment income (43%). Shareholders are advised that a portion of the distribution may be a return of capital, which does not necessarily reflect the fund's investment performance.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share, scheduled for payment on February 28, 2023. Shareholders on record as of February 17, 2023 will receive this distribution, with an ex-dividend date of February 16, 2023. The Fund focuses on providing high current income while preserving capital, with hopes for income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation. However, past distribution amounts do not indicate future income trends, and actual distribution amounts for tax purposes will vary based on the Fund's performance.