Franklin Premier (PPT) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Trailing 12 months
- $0.31
- Forward yield
- 9.51%
Franklin Premier Income Trust pays a monthly dividend of $0.026 per share. The trust's latest ex-dividend date is November 20, 2026, with a pay date of November 30, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, total payouts equal $0.312 per share, which represents a yield of 9.61% at a share price of $3.245. The trust currently holds a dividend growth streak of 0 years.
The dividend record shows a monthly rate of $0.035 per share from late 2019 through November 2020. In December 2020, the monthly amount stepped down to $0.026. Complete calendar-year totals were $0.411 in 2020, followed by $0.312 in 2021 and $0.312 in 2022. Dividend payments were suspended throughout 2023 before resuming in April 2024 at the current $0.026 rate. For the full calendar year 2025, the trust paid $0.312 per share.
Because the November 20, 2026 payment of $0.026 per share is already declared, the next expected payout corresponds to the following month. If Franklin Premier Income Trust continues its established monthly pattern, the next ex-dividend date will fall in late December 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.03 |
| May 14, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.03 |
| May 14, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.03 |
| May 14, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Oct 17, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03 |
| May 7, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Franklin Premier (PPT) pay a dividend?
Yes. Franklin Premier pays a monthly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.03 per share.
What is PPT's dividend yield?
Franklin Premier paid $0.31 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 9.51% at the last price of $3.28. Click here to learn more
When is PPT's next ex-dividend date?
Franklin Premier's next ex-dividend date is Nov 20, 2026, payable on Nov 30, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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