FT (Franklin Universal Trust) YoY EPS Growth: 160.61% (As of Feb. 2026)

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What is Franklin Universal Trust YoY EPS Growth?

Franklin Universal Trust FT -0.52% 30 YoY EPS Growth is 160.61% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FT with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Franklin Universal Trust's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 160.61%.

Franklin Universal Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.86.

Franklin Universal Trust YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franklin Universal Trust's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Franklin Universal Trust YoY EPS Growth Chart

Franklin Universal Trust Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
YoY EPS Growth
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Franklin Universal Trust Semi-Annual Data
Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Franklin Universal Trust YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Franklin Universal Trust's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Aug. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Aug. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Aug. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Aug. 2024 ) |
=(0.77-1.35)/ | 1.35 |
=-42.96 %

Franklin Universal Trust's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Feb. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Feb. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Feb. 2025 )) |
=(0.86-0.33)/ | 0.33 |
=160.61 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 160.61% mean?
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) has a YoY EPS Growth of 160.61% as of Feb. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Franklin Universal Trust and its competitors.
Is Franklin Universal Trust's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Franklin Universal Trust's current YoY EPS Growth is 160.61%. 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 YoY EPS Growth compare to DMB and GF?
Franklin Universal Trust's YoY EPS Growth of 160.61% 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 YoY EPS Growth for an Asset Management company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Franklin Universal Trust and its competitors. Franklin Universal Trust's current YoY EPS Growth is 160.61%. 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 YoY EPS Growth of 160.61%. The current YoY EPS Growth is 160.61%. 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 YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Universal Trust (FT), the current YoY EPS Growth is 160.61% 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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