Franklin Universal Trust (FT) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 2.68
Is Franklin Universal Trust’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
Franklin Universal Trust's earnings per share (EPS) of 2.68 is 464% above its 5-year average of 0.47, near the high end of its 5-year range (-0.29–2.68).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 152.83% above its 12-month average of 1.06.
FT Annual Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
Annual fiscal-year EPS history; the page headline uses the current trailing EPS value.
FT Quarterly EPS Growth (YoY)
EPS growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
FT Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
FT Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
FT Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2.68
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
1.06
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
0.42
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
0.47
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
0.47
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
0.62
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
0.55
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+152.83%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+538.10%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+464.27%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+472.46%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+331.40%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+388.47%
FT Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Universal Trust (FT) | $200.80M | 2.68 | 1.06 | 0.42 | 0.47 |
| DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT)vs › | $162.78M | 0.10 | 0.04 | -0.05 | -0.08 |
| Blackrock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (BMN)vs › | $158.30M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Global X - MSCI Colombia ETF (COLO)vs › | $122.80M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA)vs › | $292.65M | 2.71 | 2.21 | 2.45 | 2.27 |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)vs › | $315.84M | 1.09 | 0.85 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| CYBER HORNET S&P 500 and Bitcoin 75/25 Strategy ETF (ZZZ)vs › | $5.89M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lufax Holding Ltd (LU)vs › | $536.66M | -1.65 | -0.68 | 1.39 | 3.99 |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI)vs › | $633.98M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (HIVE)vs › | $1.11B | -0.66 | -0.34 | -0.81 | -0.31 |
EPS Comparison
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$2.68
Forward EPS (Est.)
N/A
P/E Ratio
3.0
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
- Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
- Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
- Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
- Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation
Franklin Universal Trust Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Franklin Universal Trust Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ
- What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The earnings per share (EPS) for FT stock is 2.68.
- Is Franklin Universal Trust's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
- Franklin Universal Trust's earnings per share (EPS) of 2.68 is 464% above its 5-year average of 0.47, near the high end of its 5-year range (-0.29–2.68).
- What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for FT stock is 1.06.
- What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for FT stock is 0.42.
- What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for FT stock is 0.47.
- What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for FT stock is 0.47.
- What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for FT stock is 0.62.
- What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for FT stock is 0.55.
Franklin Universal Trust Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | 0.76 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1.36 |
| 2023-08-31 | -0.15 |
| 2022-08-31 | -0.29 |
| 2021-08-31 | 1.23 |
| 2020-08-31 | -0.06 |
| 2019-08-31 | 0.96 |
| 2018-08-31 | 0.13 |
| 2017-08-31 | 0.95 |
| 2016-08-31 | 1.02 |
| 2015-08-31 | -0.76 |
| 2014-08-31 | 1.21 |
| 2013-08-31 | 0.60 |
| 2012-08-31 | 1.05 |
| 2011-08-31 | 0.76 |
| 2010-08-31 | 1.17 |
| 2009-08-31 | -0.65 |
| 2008-08-31 | -0.01 |
| 2007-08-31 | 0.78 |
| 2006-08-31 | 0.41 |
| 2005-08-31 | 1.05 |
| 2004-08-31 | 1.17 |
| 2003-08-31 | 1.04 |
| 2002-08-31 | -1.40 |
| 2001-08-31 | -0.09 |
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About Franklin Universal Trust
Established on September 23, 1988, Franklin Universal Trust operates as a U.S.-domiciled, closed-end balanced mutual fund. It was initiated by Franklin Resources, Inc. and is actively managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. The fund directs its capital towards the public equity and fixed income markets throughout the United States, specifically focusing its equity investments on the utility sector. Employing fundamental analysis, it constructs a diverse portfolio comprising corporate debt instruments and dividend-yielding utility stocks. For performance evaluation, the trust measures its equity holdings against the S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index, while its fixed income components are benchmarked against the Credit Suisse High Yield.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- Rupert Harris Johnson Jr.