# Franklin Premier (PPT) — Overview

PPT · NYSE · Stock

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## Price

Last close $3.25 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $3.21 – $3.69.

## Company profile

Putnam Premier Income Trust is a closed-end fixed income fund that prominently invests in U.S. government, agency, high-yield, and international fixed income securities. The fund aims to provide high current income while preserving capital by diversifying across multiple bond markets beyond traditional benchmarks. Its portfolio includes various sectors such as investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, bank loans, and emerging market debt. The revenue for the trust is generated through interest income and capital gains from its investments in a fixed fund, which operates on the New York Stock Exchange and focuses on managing a diverse range of fixed-income assets across various countries.

## Financials

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Revenue (trailing twelve months) | $19.2M |
| Revenue (quarter) | $19.2M |
| Revenue growth (year over year) | -17.01% |
| Gross profit (trailing twelve months) | $0.00 |
| Gross margin | 0.00% |
| Net income (trailing twelve months) | $15.8M |
| Net income (quarter) | $15.8M |
| Net income growth (year over year) | -36.77% |
| Net margin | 82.15% |
| Return on equity | 4.44% |
| EPS (trailing twelve months) | $0.17 |
| Book value per share | $3.65 |
| P/E (trailing twelve months) | 19.7 |
| Price to book | 0.9 |
| Debt to assets | 23.60% |
| Payout ratio | 188.75% |
| Dividend yield | 9.60% |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Franklin Premier (PPT) profitable?

Yes. Franklin Premier earned $15.8M in net income over the trailing twelve months, a net margin of 82.15%.

### How much revenue does Franklin Premier (PPT) make?

Franklin Premier generated $19.2M in revenue over the trailing twelve months, down 17.01% year over year.

### What is PPT's P/E ratio?

Franklin Premier trades at 19.7 times trailing twelve-month earnings, on an EPS of $0.17.

### How do I buy stock in Franklin Premier (PPT)?

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