Franklin Universal Trust (FT) EPS Basic: 2.68
Is Franklin Universal Trust’s EPS basic high or low?
Franklin Universal Trust's EPS basic 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).
152.83% above its 12-month average of 1.06.
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Annual fiscal-year basic EPS history; no daily interpolation.
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FT EPS Basic Metrics
EPS BASIC
2.68
EPS BASIC AVG TTM
1.06
EPS BASIC AVG 3Y
0.42
EPS BASIC AVG 5Y
0.47
EPS BASIC AVG 10Y
0.47
EPS BASIC AVG 15Y
0.62
EPS BASIC 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%
Franklin Universal Trust EPS Basic Formula & Definition
EPS Basic is earnings per common share before the effect of potentially dilutive securities. It shows how much profit is attributable to each current common share.
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Franklin Universal Trust EPS Basic FAQ
- What is the EPS basic for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The EPS basic for FT stock is 2.68.
- Is Franklin Universal Trust's EPS basic high or low?
- Franklin Universal Trust's EPS basic 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 EPS basic for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The TTM average EPS basic for FT stock is 1.06.
- What is the 3Y average EPS basic for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 3Y average EPS basic for FT stock is 0.42.
- What is the 5Y average EPS basic for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 5Y average EPS basic for FT stock is 0.47.
- What is the 10Y average EPS basic for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 10Y average EPS basic for FT stock is 0.47.
- What is the 15Y average EPS basic for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 15Y average EPS basic for FT stock is 0.62.
- What is the 20Y average EPS basic for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 20Y average EPS basic for FT stock is 0.55.
Franklin Universal Trust EPS Basic History
| DATE | EPS BASIC |
|---|---|
| 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.