FT Dividend Calculator
Franklin Universal Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest (FT) currently yields 6.29% and paid $0.51 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed monthly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$8.11
Dividend Yield
6.29%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$0.51
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+4.7%
Raise Streak
2 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from FT
Portfolio Value
$129,247
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$714
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — FT
Projected Income from FT
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,006 | $84 | 2096.9 | $17,006 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $1,502 | $125 | 2992.5 | $25,068 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $2,061 | $172 | 3924.1 | $33,953 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $2,690 | $224 | 4896.5 | $43,760 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $3,399 | $283 | 5914.7 | $54,599 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $4,199 | $350 | 6984.3 | $66,594 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $5,101 | $425 | 8111.6 | $79,887 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $6,120 | $510 | 9303.1 | $94,636 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $7,272 | $606 | 10566.2 | $111,021 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $8,573 | $714 | 11909.0 | $129,247 |
FT Dividend Per Share by Year
FT Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-30 | $0.04 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-29 | $0.04 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2026-04-30 | $0.04 |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-31 | $0.04 |
| 2026-02-20 | 2026-02-27 | $0.04 |
| 2026-01-23 | 2026-01-30 | $0.04 |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-31 | $0.04 |
| 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-28 | $0.04 |
| 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-31 | $0.04 |
| 2025-09-18 | 2025-09-30 | $0.04 |
| 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-29 | $0.04 |
| 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-31 | $0.04 |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-30 | $0.04 |
| 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-30 | $0.04 |
| 2025-04-17 | 2025-04-30 | $0.04 |
| 2025-03-17 | 2025-03-31 | $0.04 |
| 2025-02-18 | 2025-02-28 | $0.04 |
| 2025-01-21 | 2025-01-31 | $0.04 |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-31 | $0.04 |
| 2024-11-18 | 2024-11-29 | $0.04 |
| 2024-10-17 | 2024-10-31 | $0.04 |
| 2024-09-19 | 2024-09-30 | $0.04 |
| 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-30 | $0.04 |
| 2024-07-18 | 2024-07-31 | $0.04 |
| 2024-06-18 | 2024-06-28 | $0.04 |
| 2024-05-16 | 2024-05-31 | $0.04 |
| 2024-04-16 | 2024-04-30 | $0.04 |
| 2024-03-18 | 2024-03-28 | $0.04 |
| 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-29 | $0.04 |
| 2024-01-18 | 2024-01-31 | $0.04 |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-29 | $0.04 |
| 2023-11-16 | 2023-11-30 | $0.04 |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-10-31 | $0.04 |
| 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-29 | $0.04 |
| 2023-08-16 | 2023-08-31 | $0.04 |
| 2023-07-19 | 2023-07-31 | $0.04 |
| 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-30 | $0.04 |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-31 | $0.04 |
| 2023-04-19 | 2023-04-28 | $0.04 |
| 2023-03-16 | 2023-03-31 | $0.04 |
| 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-28 | $0.04 |
| 2023-01-18 | 2023-01-31 | $0.04 |
| 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-30 | $0.10 |
| 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-30 | $0.04 |
| 2022-10-14 | 2022-10-31 | $0.04 |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-09-30 | $0.04 |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-31 | $0.04 |
| 2022-07-15 | 2022-07-29 | $0.04 |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | $0.04 |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-31 | $0.04 |
| 2022-04-14 | 2022-04-29 | $0.04 |
| 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-31 | $0.04 |
| 2022-02-16 | 2022-02-28 | $0.04 |
| 2022-01-14 | 2022-01-31 | $0.04 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-14 | $0.08 |
| 2021-11-29 | 2021-12-15 | $0.04 |
| 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-15 | $0.04 |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-10-15 | $0.04 |
| 2021-08-30 | 2021-09-15 | $0.04 |
| 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-13 | $0.04 |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-15 | $0.04 |
| 2021-05-27 | 2021-06-15 | $0.04 |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-05-14 | $0.03 |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-15 | $0.03 |
| 2021-02-25 | 2021-03-15 | $0.03 |
| 2021-01-28 | 2021-02-12 | $0.03 |
| 2020-12-30 | 2021-01-15 | $0.03 |
| 2020-11-27 | 2020-12-15 | $0.03 |
| 2020-10-29 | 2020-11-13 | $0.03 |
| 2020-09-29 | 2020-10-15 | $0.03 |
| 2020-08-28 | 2020-09-15 | $0.03 |
| 2020-07-30 | 2020-08-14 | $0.03 |
FT Dividend FAQ
How much does FT pay in dividends per share?
Franklin Universal Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest paid $0.51 per share over the trailing 12 months on a monthly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does FT pay dividends?
FT pays dividends monthly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is FT's dividend yield?
At the last close of $8.11, FT yields approximately 6.29% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is FT's dividend growth rate?
FT's dividend per share has compounded at 4.7% per year over the last 5 years (-3.7% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much FT do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $0.51 per share per year, roughly 2,353 shares — about $19,082.83 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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