Franklin Premier Income Trust (PPT) Stock Price, News & Analysis
What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 0 252 sessions, September 12, 2025 to September 14, 2026
- Largest daily move
- +2% close of March 30, 2026
- 1-year change
- -10.6% closing prices, September 12, 2025 to September 14, 2026
- 5-year change
- -27.4% closing prices, September 14, 2021 to September 14, 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 $317.2M.
PPT has declined 10.6% over the past year. The last closing price was $3.32.
This page collects what Stock Titan holds for PPT, including price data, latest news, SEC filings, insider trading activity, financial highlights, upcoming events, and short interest trends.
Stock Performance
Franklin Premier Income Trust (PPT) closed at $3.32 on September 14, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has lost 10.6%.
PPT Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through September 14, 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 5 recent SEC filings, including 3 Form SCHEDULE 13D/A, 1 Form DEFR14A, 1 Form DEF 14A. The most recent filing was submitted on July 29, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all PPT SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
Upcoming Events
Short Interest History
Short interest in Franklin Premier Income Trust (PPT) currently stands at 185.5 thousand shares, up 145.3% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.2% of the shares outstanding. Since September 2025, short interest has increased by 416.3%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Franklin Premier Income Trust (PPT) currently stands at 1.4 days, up 45% from the previous period. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The days to cover has increased 45% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging 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 #231 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.