FT (Franklin Universal Trust) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Feb. 2026 )

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What is Franklin Universal Trust 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Franklin Universal Trust FT -0.26% 30 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FT with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

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What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Feb. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Franklin Universal Trust and its competitors.
Is Franklin Universal Trust's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Franklin Universal Trust's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to ETX and SCM?
Franklin Universal Trust's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Franklin Universal Trust and its competitors. Franklin Universal Trust's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Universal Trust (FT), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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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