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Franklin Universal Trust is projected to rise to $9.21 by 2027, a +14% move from its current price of $8.05. FT is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean neutral.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/11/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.08 | +0.04% |
| Jul 14 | $8.02 | $8.06 | $8.10 | +0.08% |
| Jul 15 | $8.01 | $8.06 | $8.11 | +0.13% |
| Jul 16 | $8.01 | $8.06 | $8.12 | +0.17% |
| Jul 17 | $8.01 | $8.07 | $8.13 | +0.21% |
| Jul 18 | $8.00 | $8.07 | $8.14 | +0.25% |
| Jul 19 | $8.00 | $8.07 | $8.15 | +0.30% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $8.00 | $8.07 | $8.15 | +0.30% |
| Week 2 | $7.99 | $8.10 | $8.20 | +0.59% |
| Week 3 | $8.00 | $8.12 | $8.25 | +0.89% |
| Week 4 | $8.00 | $8.15 | $8.29 | +1.19% |
| Week 5 | $8.01 | $8.17 | $8.34 | +1.49% |
| Week 6 | $8.01 | $8.19 | $8.38 | +1.79% |
| Week 7 | $8.02 | $8.22 | $8.42 | +2.09% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund. It was launched by Franklin Resources, Inc. and is managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. The fund invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States, with a focus on companies operating in the utility sector.
It employs fundamental analysis to invest in a diversified portfolio of corporate bonds and dividend paying utility stocks.
Franklin Universal Trust was formed on September 23, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States. The fund benchmarks its equity component against the S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index and its fixed income component against the Credit Suisse High Yield. Its category is Financial Services.
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) is a US-domiciled closed-ended balanced mutual fund trading at $8.01 with a market capitalization of $201.31M, and it ranks 3590 in its universe.
The current price action sits within a near-term technical setup that features bullish sentiment, with an RSI14 of 50 and key moving averages around the price level: SMA50 at $8.08 and SMA200 at $8.05.
In the near term, FT trades within a 30-day range of $7.79 to $8.23, with a defined support at $7.90 and resistance at $8.07. The asset exhibits an annualized volatility of 8.
A major floor 3.1% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (1.9% away) — a key level to hold.
Price is pressing into resistance (1.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 3.5% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key FT support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of FT market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $8.08 | Sell | $8.07 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $8.08 | Sell | $8.07 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $8.04 | Buy | $8.05 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $8.04 | Buy | $8.05 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $8.10 | Sell | $8.06 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $8.06 | Sell | $8.01 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 50.49 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 19.82 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | 10.46 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -57.14 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.00 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 0.37 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.53 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 42.86 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.02 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.06 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 48.12 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.01 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 76.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 8.07 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 12.25 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.02 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows bullish sentiment, with RSI14 at 50. The stock is hovering around its short- and medium-term averages, with SMA50 at $8.08 and SMA200 at $8.05.
Near-term support stands at $7.90 and resistance at $8.07, while the 30-day range spans from $7.79 to $8.23. These levels provide a framework for traders monitoring short-term price moves around FT’s current price near $8.01.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.84 | $8.05 | $10.58 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $7.54 | $9.21 | $11.76 | +14% | Neutral | |
| $8.17 | $10.16 | $13.32 | +26% | Bullish | |
| $10.17 | $12.85 | $17.20 | +60% | Bullish | |
| $11.51 | $14.74 | $20.09 | +83% | Bullish | |
| $12.38 | $16.04 | $22.22 | +99% | Bullish | |
| $13.40 | $17.56 | $24.66 | +118% | Bullish | |
| $13.48 | $17.85 | $25.40 | +122% | Bullish | |
| $14.70 | $19.67 | $28.31 | +144% | Bullish | |
| $15.74 | $21.25 | $30.94 | +164% | Bullish | |
| $23.55 | $33.16 | $50.58 | +312% | Bullish | |
| $43.94 | $66.35 | $108.50 | +724% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $7.84 | $8.05 | $9.73 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $7.20 | $8.43 | $10.08 | +4.71% |
| September 2026 | $7.11 | $8.37 | $10.08 | -0.75% |
| October 2026 | $7.13 | $8.42 | $10.22 | +0.64% |
| November 2026 | $7.31 | $8.66 | $10.57 | +2.87% |
| December 2026 | $7.26 | $8.63 | $10.58 | -0.34% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month FT forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, FT could reach as high as $10.58, with a base case around $8.05 and support toward $7.84 — roughly 0% from $8.05. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect FT to range from $7.54 to $11.76 through 2027. The $9.21 average target implies a +14% move from current prices. That is up +14% on the projected 2026 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The FT price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $10.16 (low $8.17, high $13.32) — a potential gain of +26% on today's $8.05. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2029, FT is projected to trade between $10.17 and $17.20, averaging $12.85 — a potential gain of +60% from today's $8.05. That is up +26% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Franklin Universal Trust's 2030 outlook centres on $14.74, within a $11.51 to $20.09 range. That is up +15% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +83% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2031, FT could reach as high as $22.22, with a base case around $16.04 and support toward $12.38 — roughly +99% from $8.05. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect FT to range from $13.40 to $24.66 through 2032. The $17.56 average target implies a +118% move from current prices. That is up +9% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The FT price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $17.85 (low $13.48, high $25.40) — a potential gain of +122% on today's $8.05. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2034, FT is projected to trade between $14.70 and $28.31, averaging $19.67 — a potential gain of +144% from today's $8.05. That is up +10% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Franklin Universal Trust's 2035 outlook centres on $21.25, within a $15.74 to $30.94 range. That is up +8% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +164% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2040, FT could reach as high as $50.58, with a base case around $33.16 and support toward $23.55 — roughly +312% from $8.05. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect FT to range from $43.94 to $108.50 through 2050. The $66.35 average target implies a +724% move from current prices. That is up +100% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in FT today (≈ 124.223602 FT) could be worth
$8,242.74
+$7,242.74 (+724%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected FT price of $66.35 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in FTwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in FT on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 130.208336 FT) would be worth
$1,048.18
+$48.18 (+4.8%) today · 1.05× · US Dollar
Based on a FT entry price of $7.68 vs. today's $8.05.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $8.1 | $993.83 | -0.6% |
| 1 month ago | $7.95 | $1,012.58 | +1.3% |
| 3 months ago | $8.26 | $974.58 | -2.5% |
| 6 months ago | $8.04 | $1,001.24 | +0.1% |
| 1 year ago | $7.68 | $1,048.18 | +4.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $8.43 | $954.92 | -4.5% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our FT forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $16.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $16.00: $402.11M
The multi-year forecast provides a path of rising averages and sizable ROI milestones, underscoring a bullish longer-term outlook. For 2030 the model shows an average price of $14.94 with a min of $11.66 and a max of $20.38, yielding an ROI of 86.5 and a bullish sentiment.
By 2040 the average price is projected to reach $33.59 with a min of $23.85 and a max of $51.26, delivering a ROI of 319.4 and a bullish sentiment. The 2050 projection shows an average of $65.84 (min $43.58, max $107.68) and a ROI of 721.9, with bullish sentiment continuing.
From 2026 to 2035 the forecast climbs steadily, with 2027 avg $9.28, 2028 avg $10.34, 2029 avg $12.79, and subsequent years continuing the upward trajectory. These figures illustrate a potential long-run appreciation, but they are estimates and not guarantees, reflecting uncertainty and risk in future markets.
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The 2030 forecast shows an avg of $14.94 with a min of $11.66 and a max of $20.38, and a ROI of 86.5 with a bullish sentiment.
Forecasts indicate potential upside with a ROI of 86.5% by 2030, 319.4% by 2040, and 721.9% by 2050, all shown with bullish sentiment, but these are estimates and not guaranteed.
Yes. The 2040 forecast lists a max of $51.26 and an avg of $33.59, suggesting a scenario where prices could reach near or above $50, though actual outcomes may differ.
The current price is $8.01 and the market cap is $201.31M, with a rank of 3590.
FT shows a bullish sentiment with RSI14 at 50. The SMA50 is $8.08 and the SMA200 is $8.05, with a support at $7.90 and resistance at $8.07; the 30-day range is $7.79 to $8.23.
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