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Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

NOT HALAL

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Report Source: 2025 Annual Report

Franklin Universal Trust

Franklin Universal Trust. Stock Analysis FT

United States N/A Micro Cap Report:
Franklin Universal Trust is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California. Franklin Universal Trust (the Fund) is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund’s primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. The Fund’s secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily two asset classes: high-yield bonds and utility stocks. Within the high yield portion of the portfolio, the Fund uses fundamental research to invest in a diversified portfolio of bonds. Within the utility portion of the portfolio, the Fund focuses on companies with attractive dividend yields and with a history of increasing their dividends. The Fund invests in various sectors, including electric utilities; metals & mining; multi-utilities; oil, gas & consumable fuels; pharmaceuticals; aerospace & defense; automobile components; biotechnology; building products, and commercial services & supplies. The Fund’s investment manager is Franklin Advisers, Inc.
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Key Statistics of Franklin Universal Trust (FT)

Key statistics in the stock market are essential financial indicators that measure a company's performance, valuation, profitability, and risk.

Today's Range

$7.95$8.02

Today's Open

$7.95

Volume

20.03K

P/E Ratio (TTM)

5.97

52 Week Range

$7.44$8.35

Market Cap

199.55M

Avg. Volume

34.77K

Dividend Yield

6.41%

Financial Metrics & Statements of Franklin Universal Trust (FT)

FAQ's for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)

  • According to Musaffa’s Shariah screening methodology, Franklin Universal Trust (FT) is currently classified as NOT HALAL as of December 2025. The classification is based on an evaluation of the company’s business activities and financial ratios to determine whether it meets Islamic investment guidelines.
  • A stock is Shariah-compliant if the company operates in permissible business activities and meets Islamic financial screening thresholds. Musaffa analyzes Franklin Universal Trust using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
  • Muslim investors may consider investing in Franklin Universal Trust if it meets Shariah compliance standards. Investors typically review the company’s business activities, debt levels, and non-permissible income before making a decision.
  • Musaffa determines the Shariah status of Franklin Universal Trust by analyzing whether the company’s core business operations are permissible and whether its financial ratios fall within accepted Islamic thresholds.
  • The Shariah compliance status of Franklin Universal Trust may be updated periodically when new financial statements, earnings reports, or business activity information become available.
  • Yes. A stock that is currently Shariah-compliant may become non-compliant if the company’s financial ratios exceed Shariah thresholds or its business activities change.
  • You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Franklin Universal Trust on Musaffa’s stock page, where screening results and key financial indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

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