FT (Franklin Universal Trust) Common Stock: $152.78 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)

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What is Franklin Universal Trust Common Stock?

Franklin Universal Trust FT -0.26% 30 Common Stock is $152.78 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FT with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Franklin Universal Trust's quarterly common stock declined from Feb. 2025 ($153.39 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($152.78 Mil) but then stayed the same from Aug. 2025 ($152.78 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($152.78 Mil).

Franklin Universal Trust's annual common stock declined from Aug. 2023 ($158.97 Mil) to Aug. 2024 ($153.39 Mil) and declined from Aug. 2024 ($153.39 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($152.78 Mil).

Franklin Universal Trust Common Stock Historical Data

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Franklin Universal Trust Common Stock Chart

Franklin Universal Trust Annual Data
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Franklin Universal Trust Semi-Annual Data
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Franklin Universal Trust Common Stock Calculation

Common stock is listed on the Balance Sheet at the par value of the total shares outstanding of a company.

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What does a Common Stock of $152.78 Mil mean?
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) has a Common Stock of $152.78 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Common Stock is the par value of a company's shares outstanding, as listed on the balance sheet. View historical data on Franklin Universal Trust and its competitors.
Is Franklin Universal Trust's Common Stock too high?
Franklin Universal Trust's current Common Stock is $152.78 Mil. Overall, Franklin Universal Trust has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Universal Trust's Common Stock compare to ETX and SCM?
Franklin Universal Trust's Common Stock of $152.78 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Common Stock for an Asset Management company?
A good Common Stock depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Common Stock should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Common Stock mean?
A high Common Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Common Stock is the par value of a company's shares outstanding, as listed on the balance sheet. View historical data on Franklin Universal Trust and its competitors. Franklin Universal Trust's current Common Stock is $152.78 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Universal Trust stock overvalued right now?
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) has a current Common Stock of $152.78 Mil. The current Common Stock is $152.78 Mil. Franklin Universal Trust's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Common Stock calculated?
Common Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Universal Trust (FT), the current Common Stock is $152.78 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Franklin Universal Trust Business Description

Address One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA, USA, 94403-1906
Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-end management investment company focused on providing high current income while preserving capital. Its secondary objective is to achieve income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation. The fund invests in two asset classes: high-yield bonds and utility stocks. It applies fundamental research to build a diversified high-yield bond portfolio and targets utility companies with attractive dividend yields and a history of increasing dividends.
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