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Franklin Universal Trust (FT) Ex-Dividend Date & Pay Dates

Franklin Universal Trust · next ex-date, last day to buy, pay months & history

As of Nov 8, 2026, the next Franklin Universal Trust (FT) ex-dividend date is Nov 20, 2026, and the dividend of $0.0430 per share is paid on Dec 4, 2026. To get it, buy FT by the close on Nov 19, 2026. Franklin Universal Trust pays every month.

Next Ex-Date

Nov 20, 2026

Next Pay Date

Dec 4, 2026

Amount / Share

$0.0430

Frequency

Monthly

Forward Yield

6.90%

Annual Dividend

$0.51

When does Franklin Universal Trust pay dividends?

FT pays every month. The exact dates move by a few days each year; the next one is confirmed when Franklin Universal Trust declares it.

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Key facts: FT ex-dividend dates

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 8, 2026, the next ex-dividend date for Franklin Universal Trust (FT) is Nov 20, 2026, with the dividend paid on Dec 4, 2026.
  • To receive FT's next dividend, shares must be bought before Nov 20, 2026; buyers on or after the ex-date do not get that payment.
  • FT's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 23, 2026, for $0.0430 per share, paid Oct 30, 2026.
  • FT pays dividends monthly, so it has about 12 ex-dividend dates a year.
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SmarterDividends, "Franklin Universal Trust (FT) Ex-Dividend Date, Pay Date & Schedule," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FT/ex-dividend-date

FT Ex-Dividend Date History

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Ex-Dividend DatePay DateAmountType
Oct 23, 2026Oct 30, 2026$0.0430regular
Sep 23, 2026Sep 30, 2026$0.0430regular
Aug 24, 2026Aug 31, 2026$0.0430regular
Jul 24, 2026Jul 31, 2026$0.0430regular
Jun 23, 2026Jun 30, 2026$0.0430regular
May 21, 2026May 29, 2026$0.0430regular
Apr 23, 2026Apr 30, 2026$0.0430regular
Mar 24, 2026Mar 31, 2026$0.0430regular
Feb 20, 2026Feb 27, 2026$0.0430regular
Jan 23, 2026Jan 30, 2026$0.0430regular
Dec 15, 2025Dec 31, 2025$0.0430regular
Nov 17, 2025Nov 28, 2025$0.0430regular

FT Ex-Dividend Date — FAQ

When does Franklin Universal Trust pay dividends?

Franklin Universal Trust (FT) pays its dividend every month. The next payment is on Dec 4, 2026, to shareholders who own FT before the Nov 20, 2026 ex-dividend date.

When is the next FT ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 8, 2026, the next FT ex-dividend date on record is Nov 20, 2026, with a pay date of Dec 4, 2026. To receive the dividend you must own FT shares before this date.

What is an ex-dividend date?

The ex-dividend date is the cut-off for owning a stock in time to receive its next dividend. If you buy FT on or after the ex-dividend date, the seller — not you — receives the upcoming payment. Buy before it and you're entitled to the dividend.

Do I have to own FT on the ex-dividend date to get the dividend?

You must own FT before the ex-dividend date — i.e. buy at least one trading day earlier. Since the move to T+1 settlement, the record date and ex-dividend date now fall on the same day, so the ex-date is the deadline that matters.

How much is the FT dividend?

As of Nov 8, 2026, FT's most recent dividend was $0.0430 per share, paid on a monthly basis — about $0.51 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.90%.

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