Franklin Universal Trust (FT) Dividend Calculator
Franklin Universal Trust · how much FT pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of Franklin Universal Trust (FT) pay $51.00 a year in dividends, about $4.30 each month, at the current monthly dividend of $0.0430 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $7.39 share price that is a 6.90% yield, so $10,000 buys about 1,353.2 shares and pays about $690 a year. To get the next payment, buy by Nov 19, 2026.
Per share, a year
$0.51
100 shares, a year
$51.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$690.12
Shares for $1,000 a month
23,530
FT Franklin Universal Trust
$7.39 · $0.51/yr dividend · 6.87% yield · monthly
Annual income
$51.00
Monthly (average)
$4.25
Per payment (monthly)
$4.25
Dividend yield
6.90%
Yield on cost
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Enter your cost
Position value
$739
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on FT's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 6.09% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $87 · 10-year total: $675. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many FT shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from Franklin Universal Trust dividends alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 2,353 | $17,389 |
| $250 a month | 5,883 | $43,475 |
| $500 a month | 11,765 | $86,943 |
| $1,000 a month | 23,530 | $173,887 |
| $2,000 a month | 47,059 | $347,766 |
| $5,000 a month | 117,648 | $869,419 |
What 100 shares of FT paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $44.00 in 2016 and $51.60 in 2025, up 17%, without buying another share. If the dividend kept growing 6.1% a year, its five-year pace, the same 100 shares would pay about $87 in year 10. That is a projection, not a promise.
When you get the next FT dividend
Last day to buy
Nov 19, 2026
Ex-dividend date
Nov 20, 2026
Pay date
Dec 4, 2026
Buy FT by the close on the last day to buy and you are paid $0.0430 per share on Dec 4, 2026. Buy on the ex-dividend date or later and the seller gets it. FT ex-dividend dates →
How the FT dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $0.51
Each payment = shares × $0.0430
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $0.51
The rate is Franklin Universal Trust's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the FT dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: Franklin Universal Trust (FT) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Franklin Universal Trust (FT) pay $51.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $4.30 each month, at $0.51 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $7.39, FT yields 6.90%: $10,000 buys about 1,353.2 shares, which pay about $690.12 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from FT dividends alone takes about 23,530 shares, roughly $173,887 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of FT paid $44.00 in dividends in 2016 and $51.60 in 2025, up 17%.
- The next FT dividend goes ex-dividend on Nov 20, 2026 and is paid on Dec 4, 2026; the last day to buy shares and receive it is Nov 19, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "Franklin Universal Trust (FT) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FT/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of FT pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Franklin Universal Trust (FT) pay $51.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $4.30 each month, at $0.51 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of FT pay?
About $510 a year before tax, or $43.00 each month, at Franklin Universal Trust's current rate of $0.51 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $7,390 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of FT do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 23,530 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $0.51 a share, that's 23,530 shares, or about $173,887 at today's $7.39 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in FT to make $100 a month?
About $17,388. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 6.90% yield that takes $17,388, or about 2,353 shares.
How often does Franklin Universal Trust pay dividends?
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) pays every month, so you get 12 payments a year of about $0.0430 per share each.
How is the FT dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. Franklin Universal Trust pays about $0.51 per share a year, so each share earns $0.51 a year and $0.0430 each month. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are FT dividends taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. Regular dividends from most U.S. companies are qualified, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, if you held the shares more than 60 days around the ex-dividend date. Foreign companies may also withhold tax at source. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), dividends aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current dividend rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to FT