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Franklin Universal Trust is projected to rise to $9.63 by 2027, a +19% move from its current price of $8.07. FT is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $8.03 | $8.07 | $8.12 | +0.05% |
| May 30 | $8.02 | $8.08 | $8.14 | +0.10% |
| May 31 | $8.01 | $8.08 | $8.16 | +0.15% |
| Jun 1 | $8.00 | $8.09 | $8.17 | +0.20% |
| Jun 2 | $7.99 | $8.09 | $8.19 | +0.25% |
| Jun 3 | $7.99 | $8.09 | $8.20 | +0.30% |
| Jun 4 | $7.98 | $8.10 | $8.22 | +0.35% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $7.98 | $8.10 | $8.22 | +0.35% |
| Week 2 | $7.96 | $8.13 | $8.29 | +0.70% |
| Week 3 | $7.95 | $8.15 | $8.36 | +1.05% |
| Week 4 | $7.95 | $8.18 | $8.42 | +1.41% |
| Week 5 | $7.95 | $8.21 | $8.48 | +1.76% |
| Week 6 | $7.96 | $8.24 | $8.54 | +2.12% |
| Week 7 | $7.96 | $8.27 | $8.59 | +2.47% |
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 launched by Franklin Resources, Inc. It 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.
The fund benchmarks the equity portion against the S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index and the fixed portion against the Credit Suisse High Yield. Franklin Universal Trust was formed on September 23, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) is a US-domiciled, closed-ended balanced mutual fund with a current price of $8.05 and a market cap of $202.31M. It ranks at 3840. The price outlook is informed by a year-by-year forecast that shows upside potential, with the average price projected to rise to $15.60 by 2030 and to $68.03 by 2050.
The 2040 forecast places the average near $34.06 with a 323.1% ROI, and the 2050 forecast projects an average of $68.03 with a 745% ROI.
A major floor 4.3% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (1.6% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 3.2% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 5.4% 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 | $8.04 | Buy | $8.04 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $8.02 | Buy | $8.04 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $8.07 | Sell | $8.06 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $8.11 | Sell | $8.10 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $8.12 | Sell | $8.09 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $8.05 | Buy | $8.00 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.13 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | -4.00 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.00 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 0.87 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.49 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | -0.07 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.10 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 66.23 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.00 | Neutral |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -48.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 8.07 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 12.47 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.04 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish. RSI14 is 50, with the 50-day simple moving average at $8.11 and the 200-day simple moving average at $8.05. Support is seen at $7.94 and resistance at $8.33, with a 30-day price range from $7.75 to $8.36. Annualized volatility stands at 10%.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.84 | $8.07 | $10.38 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $7.87 | $9.63 | $12.34 | +19% | Neutral | |
| $8.44 | $10.52 | $13.83 | +30% | Bullish | |
| $10.31 | $13.05 | $17.51 | +62% | Bullish | |
| $12.12 | $15.54 | $21.22 | +93% | Bullish | |
| $12.43 | $16.13 | $22.38 | +100% | Bullish | |
| $13.55 | $17.78 | $25.01 | +120% | Bullish | |
| $14.41 | $19.11 | $27.22 | +137% | Bullish | |
| $14.65 | $19.61 | $28.27 | +143% | Bullish | |
| $15.94 | $21.55 | $31.41 | +167% | Bullish | |
| $24.11 | $33.98 | $51.89 | +321% | Bullish | |
| $44.56 | $67.35 | $110.20 | +735% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $7.84 | $8.07 | $9.47 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $7.17 | $8.37 | $9.95 | +3.66% |
| July 2026 | $7.20 | $8.45 | $10.14 | +0.96% |
| August 2026 | $7.11 | $8.38 | $10.13 | -0.81% |
| September 2026 | $7.23 | $8.56 | $10.41 | +2.14% |
| October 2026 | $7.36 | $8.73 | $10.68 | +2.07% |
| November 2026 | $7.19 | $8.56 | $10.51 | -2.01% |
| December 2026 | $7.04 | $8.41 | $10.38 | -1.75% |
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 $10.38, with a base case around $8.07 and support toward $7.84 — roughly 0% from $8.07. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect FT to range from $7.87 to $12.34 through 2027. The $9.63 average target implies a +19% move from current prices. That is up +19% on the projected 2026 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The FT price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $10.52 (low $8.44, high $13.83) — a potential gain of +30% on today's $8.07. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2029, FT is projected to trade between $10.31 and $17.51, averaging $13.05 — a potential gain of +62% from today's $8.07. That is up +24% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Franklin Universal Trust's 2030 outlook centres on $15.54, within a $12.12 to $21.22 range. That is up +19% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +93% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2031, FT could reach as high as $22.38, with a base case around $16.13 and support toward $12.43 — roughly +100% from $8.07. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect FT to range from $13.55 to $25.01 through 2032. The $17.78 average target implies a +120% move from current prices. That is up +10% 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 $19.11 (low $14.41, high $27.22) — a potential gain of +137% on today's $8.07. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2034, FT is projected to trade between $14.65 and $28.27, averaging $19.61 — a potential gain of +143% from today's $8.07. That is up +3% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Franklin Universal Trust's 2035 outlook centres on $21.55, within a $15.94 to $31.41 range. That is up +10% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +167% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2040, FT could reach as high as $51.89, with a base case around $33.98 and support toward $24.11 — roughly +321% from $8.07. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect FT to range from $44.56 to $110.20 through 2050. The $67.35 average target implies a +735% move from current prices. That is up +98% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in FT today (≈ 123.915737 FT) could be worth
$8,345.4
+$7,345.4 (+735%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected FT price of $67.35 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 133.689839 FT) would be worth
$1,078.88
+$78.88 (+7.9%) today · 1.08× · US Dollar
Based on a FT entry price of $7.48 vs. today's $8.07.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $8 | $1,008.75 | +0.9% |
| 1 month ago | $8.12 | $993.84 | -0.6% |
| 3 months ago | $8.26 | $977 | -2.3% |
| 6 months ago | $8.11 | $995.07 | -0.5% |
| 1 year ago | $7.48 | $1,078.88 | +7.9% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $7.93 | $1,017.65 | +1.8% |
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 long-range forecast shows a clear bullish trajectory, with the average price rising from the near-term level to $15.60 by 2030 (ROI 93.8%) and continuing higher through 2040 (average $34.06, ROI 323.1%) and 2050 (average $68.03, ROI 745%). Notable year-by-year milestones include 2027 average $9.65 (ROI 19.9%), 2028 average $10.52 (ROI 30.7%), 2029 average $13.12 (ROI 63%), 2031 average $16.10 (ROI 100%), 2032 average $17.90 (ROI 122.3%), 2033 average $19.23 (ROI 138.8%), 2034 average $19.56 (ROI 143%), and 2035 average $21.74 (ROI 170.1%). The forecast maintains bullish sentiment from 2028 onward, with substantial upside projected by 2040 and 2050, though earlier years include neutral signals.
These are estimates, not guarantees, and depend on market conditions.
Tap a question to reveal the answer.
In 2030, the forecast shows an average price of $15.60, with a range from $12.17 to $21.32 and a projected ROI of 93.8%; sentiment is BULLISH.
The forecast indicates rising averages and bullish sentiment from 2028 onward, with average price reaching $15.60 by 2030 and $68.03 by 2050, and ROI of 93.8% by 2030, 323.1% by 2040, and 745% by 2050, though 2026–2027 show Neutral.
Yes. The 2050 forecast shows an average price of $68.03, with a max of $111.32 and a min of $45.00, indicating upside beyond $50 under the projected path.
The current price is $8.05.
By 2030 the average price is $15.60 (min $12.17, max $21.32) with ROI 93.8% and bullish sentiment; by 2040 the average is $34.06 (ROI 323.1%) and by 2050 the average is $68.03 (ROI 745%), also bullish.
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