FT Stock Historical Dividends and Yields -Franklin Universal Trust
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) pays a dividend yield of 6.6% ($0.55 per share annually). The payout ratio is 0.39. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 5.9%. Franklin Universal Trust has been paying dividends since 1993.
Below is Franklin Universal Trust's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
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Franklin Universal Trust Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 405 dividend payments by Franklin Universal Trust since 1993. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | USD 0.0425 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2026-08-24 | USD 0.0425 | 2026-08-24 | 2026-08-31 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2026-07-24 | USD 0.0425 | 2026-07-24 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-07-14 |
| 2026-06-23 | USD 0.0425 | 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-05-21 | USD 0.0425 | 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-29 | 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-04-23 | USD 0.0425 | 2026-04-23 | 2026-04-30 | 2026-04-13 |
| 2026-03-24 | USD 0.0425 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-01-13 |
| 2026-02-20 | USD 0.0425 | 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-27 | 2026-01-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | USD 0.0425 | 2026-01-23 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-15 | USD 0.0425 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-11-17 | USD 0.0425 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-28 | 2025-11-07 |
| 2025-10-17 | USD 0.0425 | 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-09-18 | USD 0.0425 | 2025-09-18 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-08 |
| 2025-08-18 | USD 0.0425 | 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-07 |
| 2025-07-18 | USD 0.0425 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-07-08 |
| 2025-06-16 | USD 0.0425 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-19 | USD 0.0425 | 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-04-17 | USD 0.0425 | 2025-04-17 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-17 | USD 0.0425 | 2025-03-17 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-07 |
| 2025-02-18 | USD 0.0425 | 2025-02-18 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-02-07 |
| 2025-01-21 | USD 0.0425 | 2025-01-21 | 2025-01-31 | 2025-01-08 |
| 2024-12-16 | USD 0.0425 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-18 | USD 0.0425 | 2024-11-18 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-10-17 | USD 0.0425 | 2024-10-17 | 2024-10-31 | 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-09-19 | USD 0.0425 | 2024-09-19 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-19 | USD 0.0425 | 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-18 | USD 0.0425 | 2024-07-18 | 2024-07-31 | 2024-07-08 |
| 2024-06-18 | USD 0.0425 | 2024-06-18 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-05-16 | USD 0.0425 | 2024-05-17 | 2024-05-31 | 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-16 | USD 0.0425 | 2024-04-17 | 2024-04-30 | 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-03-18 | USD 0.0425 | 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-03-07 |
| 2024-02-16 | USD 0.0425 | 2024-02-20 | 2024-02-29 | 2024-02-07 |
| 2024-01-18 | USD 0.0425 | 2024-01-19 | 2024-01-31 | 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-15 | USD 0.0425 | 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-29 | 2023-12-07 |
| 2023-11-16 | USD 0.0425 | 2023-11-17 | 2023-11-30 | 2023-11-07 |
| 2023-10-13 | USD 0.0425 | 2023-10-16 | 2023-10-31 | 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-09-15 | USD 0.0425 | 2023-09-18 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-08-16 | USD 0.0425 | 2023-08-17 | 2023-08-31 | 2023-08-07 |
| 2023-07-19 | USD 0.0425 | 2023-07-20 | 2023-07-31 | 2023-07-10 |
| 2023-06-16 | USD 0.0425 | 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-06-07 |
Frequently Asked Questions: FT Dividend
What is Franklin Universal Trust's (FT) current dividend yield?
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) currently has a dividend yield of 6.6%, paying $0.55 per share annually. The forward yield is 6.6%.
What is Franklin Universal Trust's payout ratio?
Franklin Universal Trust's payout ratio is 0.39, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.
How long has Franklin Universal Trust been paying dividends?
Franklin Universal Trust has been paying dividends since 1993, a 33-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2025.
Is Franklin Universal Trust's dividend growing?
Franklin Universal Trust's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 5.9% over the past 5 years and 0% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.
Where can I see Franklin Universal Trust's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find Franklin Universal Trust's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Franklin Universal Trust as an investment, visit the Franklin Universal Trust Stock summary page on GuruFocus.