# Franklin Premier (PPT) — Dividends

PPT · NYSE · Stock

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/ppt/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.31 |
| Forward yield | 9.47% |
| Growth streak | — |

Franklin Premier Income Trust pays a monthly dividend of $0.026 per share. The trust's latest [ex-dividend date](/instructions/learning/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](/instructions/learning/dividend-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.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03 |
| May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03 |
| May 19, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.03 |
| 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 9.47% at the last price of $3.30. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

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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.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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