Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (FLC)

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc. is a closed-end investment fund listed on the NYSE under the symbol FLC. Managed by Flaherty & Crumrine Incorporated, the fund is structured as a balanced vehicle that invests in U.S. public equity and fixed income markets. Its portfolio focus includes stocks of companies in sectors such as utilities and banking, along with investment-grade preferred securities and other income-producing debt instruments. The fund measures its results against the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index and the S&P 500 Index. It was established on August 26, 2003, is domiciled in the United States, and previously operated under the name Flaherty & Crumrine/Claymore Total Return Fund, Inc.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-FLC
Good
July 24, 2026
July 31, 2026
1.26
7.7%
176.3 M
76.7%
Valuation • Fair Value

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

Not available

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Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

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DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

NM

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

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How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

20.9 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

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EBITDA

0 K

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

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How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

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Beneish M-Score

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Altman Z-Score

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FCF / Net Income

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How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

Not available

Days to Earnings

Not available

Dividend Payment Date

July 31, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 24, 2026

Dividend Yield

7.7%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.26

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

76.7%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 1 buy, 0 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 1
Hold 0
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
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Valuation Rating
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Analyst Target
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Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

A fair value estimate for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) is not currently available in the latest data file.

A clear undervalued or overvalued classification is not currently available in the latest data file.

An analyst price target for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) is not currently available in the latest data file.

The current financial health read for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 7.7%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.26, ex-dividend date is July 24, 2026, payment date is July 31, 2026.

The current market capitalization listed for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc is 176.3 M.

The ticker symbol for Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc is NYSE-FLC, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc (NYSE-FLC) is listed on NYSE.