Franklin Universal Closed Fund (FT)

Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-end investment fund listed on the NYSE under the symbol FT. The fund is associated with Franklin Resources, Inc. and is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. It follows a balanced approach focused on U.S. public equity and fixed income markets, with exposure to utility-sector companies. According to its described mandate, the portfolio may include corporate bonds and dividend-paying utility stocks, selected using fundamental analysis. The equity sleeve is benchmarked against the S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index, while the fixed-income portion is measured against the Credit Suisse High Yield index. The fund was formed on September 23, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.


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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
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-FT
Good
September 23, 2026
September 30, 2026
0.51
6.4%
201.3 M
66.7%
Valuation • Fair Value

Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) 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 Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) 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 Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT)

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

Revenue

15.262 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

Not available

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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 Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT)

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 Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT). 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 Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT)

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

September 30, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

September 23, 2026

Dividend Yield

6.4%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

0.51

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

66.7%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT), 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

Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) 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.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) is currently 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 Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) 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 Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) 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 Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) 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 Buy

The monthly technical read for Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT)

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, Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) 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

Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) 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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Classification is not available
Analyst Target
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Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

A fair value estimate for Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) 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 Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) is not currently available in the latest data file.

The current financial health read for Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 6.4%, upcoming dividend amount is 0.51, ex-dividend date is September 23, 2026, payment date is September 30, 2026.

The current market capitalization listed for Franklin Universal Closed Fund is 201.3 M.

The ticker symbol for Franklin Universal Closed Fund is NYSE-FT, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Franklin Universal Closed Fund (NYSE-FT) is listed on NYSE.