Franklin Premier Income Trust (PPT) Stock Price, News & Analysis
What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 0 252 sessions, October 3, 2025 to October 5, 2026
- Largest daily move
- +2% close of March 30, 2026
- 1-year change
- -10.7% closing prices, October 3, 2025 to October 5, 2026
- 1-month change
- -3.8% closing prices, September 4, 2026 to October 5, 2026
Company Description
Franklin Premier Income Trust (NYSE: PPT) is classified in the asset management industry within the Financial Services sector and carries a market capitalization of $312.0M.
PPT has declined 10.7% over the past year. The last closing price was $3.27.
This page collects what Stock Titan holds for PPT, including price data, latest news, SEC filings, and short interest trends.
Stock Performance
Franklin Premier Income Trust (PPT) closed at $3.27 on October 5, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has lost 10.7%.
PPT Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through October 5, 2026. Month-to-date and YTD include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
Latest News
Franklin Premier Income Trust has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 6 articles coincided with positive price movement and 2 with negative movement. View all PPT news →
SEC Filings
Franklin Premier Income Trust has filed 8 recent SEC filings, including 3 Form SCHEDULE 13D/A, 1 Form 5, 1 Form SCHEDULE 13G/A, 1 Form N-CSR. The most recent filing was submitted on October 1, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all PPT SEC filings →
Short Interest History
Short interest in Franklin Premier Income Trust (PPT) currently stands at 53.5 thousand shares, down 71.1% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.1% of the shares outstanding. Since October 2025, short interest has decreased by 53.5%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Franklin Premier Income Trust (PPT) currently stands at 1.0 days, down 31% from the previous period. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume. Across the settlements charted above, it has ranged from 1.0 to 2.9 days.
PPT Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Franklin Premier Income Trust (PPT) operates in the Asset Management industry within the broader Financial Services sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, PPT ranks #247 by dividend yield.
Investors comparing PPT often look at related companies in the same sector, including Source Capital (SOR), Cohen & Steers Closed End Opportunity Fund (FOF), DWS Municipal Income Trust (KTF), John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF), and Eagle Point Income Company (EIC). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate PPT's relative position within its industry.