Franklin Universal Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest
FT$8.01 -0.07 (-0.86%)
Dividend History
🎉 Upcoming Dividend
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.04 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 67 days on March 31, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | $0.04 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 |
| February 27, 2026 | $0.04 | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-20 |
| January 30, 2026 | $0.04 | 2026-01-23 | 2026-01-23 |
| December 31, 2025 | $0.04 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 |
| November 28, 2025 | $0.04 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-17 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Franklin Universal Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest has rewarded shareholders with 216 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held FT shares during this period received a total of $8.25 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.04/share was paid 23 days ago, on December 31, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: FT currently pays dividends monthly with an annual yield of 6.37%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2008, the dividend payout has grown by 11.8%, from $0.04 to $0.04.
- Dividend Reliability: FT has maintained or increased its dividend for 39 consecutive payments.
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