When is Franklin Universal Trust (FT) next ex-dividend date?
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Predicted next ex-dividend date · medium confidence
· ±6 days
(likely Aug 12–Aug 24)
Franklin Universal Trust pays dividends monthly. Based on its historical ex-dividend pattern, the next ex-date is predicted to be August 18, 2026 — you would need to own the shares before this date to be entitled to the dividend. This is a prediction made ahead of the official announcement.
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Upcoming predicted ex-dividend dates
| Predicted ex-date | Confidence | Uncertainty | Likely range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 18, 2026 | medium | ±6d | Aug 12 – Aug 24 |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | medium | ±5d | Sep 13 – Sep 23 |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | medium | ±5d | Oct 12 – Oct 22 |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | medium | ±5d | Nov 12 – Nov 22 |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | medium | ±6d | Dec 10 – Dec 22 |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | high | ±3d | Jan 15 – Jan 21 |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | high | ±2d | Feb 14 – Feb 18 |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | high | ±3d | Mar 14 – Mar 20 |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | high | ±3d | Apr 14 – Apr 20 |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | high | ±3d | May 14 – May 20 |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 | medium | ±6d | Jun 11 – Jun 23 |
| Mon, Jul 19, 2027 | medium | ±5d | Jul 14 – Jul 24 |
Recent ex-dividend history
| Ex-date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | $0.0430 |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.0430 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | $0.0430 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.0430 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.0430 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.0430 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0430 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.0430 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.0430 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $0.0430 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.0430 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.0430 |
Historical amounts are as reported and split-adjusted; shown for pattern context, not as a yield.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is FT's next ex-dividend date?
- The predicted next ex-dividend date for Franklin Universal Trust is August 18, 2026, with medium confidence (±6 days). This is an estimate from the historical pattern, not a confirmed date.
- How often does FT pay a dividend?
- Franklin Universal Trust has historically paid monthly.
- How is this prediction made?
- By clustering FT's past ex-dividend dates and projecting the next occurrence of each annual window, then adjusting to the next US trading session. The confidence reflects how consistent the timing has been.
Not investment advice. Dates shown are statistical predictions
computed from each company's historical ex-dividend pattern before any official
announcement — they are estimates, not confirmed dates, and a company can change or cancel a
dividend at any time. Always verify against the company's official announcement before trading.
Data derived from public sources; last built 2026-07-22.