PPT Dividend History & Yield
Franklin Premier Income Trust · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (in 26 days) | Dec 4, 2026 | $0.026 | $2.60 | Declared |
| Sun, Dec 20, 2026 (in 56 days) | Jan 3, 2027 | $0.026 | $2.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 (in 86 days) | Feb 2, 2027 | $0.026 | $2.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 (in 116 days) | Mar 4, 2027 | $0.026 | $2.60 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 20, 2027 (in 146 days) | Apr 3, 2027 | $0.026 | $2.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 (in 176 days) | May 3, 2027 | $0.026 | $2.60 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 (in 206 days) | Jun 2, 2027 | $0.026 | $2.60 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (in 236 days) | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.026 | $2.60 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 18, 2027 (in 266 days) | Aug 1, 2027 | $0.026 | $2.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 17, 2027 (in 296 days) | Aug 31, 2027 | $0.026 | $2.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 16, 2027 (in 326 days) | Sep 30, 2027 | $0.026 | $2.60 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 16, 2027 (in 356 days) | Oct 30, 2027 | $0.026 | $2.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from PPT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.312 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much PPT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,847 | $12,423 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 19,231 | $62,115 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 38,462 | $124,231 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 9.66%. $10,000 in PPT would currently pay about $966 a year ($80 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
PPT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 2026 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2026 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Oct 17, 2025 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Sep 18, 2025 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Jul 18, 2025 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2025 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Apr 17, 2025 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Jan 24, 2025 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
| Nov 22, 2024 | — | $0.026 | +0.0% |
PPT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to PPT's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
PPT scores 45/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Franklin Premier Income Trust
Putnam Premier Income Trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Putnam Investment Management, LLC. The fund is co-managed by Putnam Investments Limited. It invests in the public fixed income markets across the globe. The fund primarily invests in U.S. high-grade and high-yield bonds with an average credit quality of BBB by S&P Corporation. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital Government Bond Index. Putnam Premier Income Trust was formed on February 29, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Apr 14, 1988. 465 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
PPT dividend FAQ
When is PPT's next ex-dividend date?
PPT's next ex-dividend date is Nov 20, 2026 (in 26 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.026 per share, expected on Dec 4, 2026.
How often does PPT pay dividends?
PPT pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.026 per share with an ex-date of Oct 23, 2026.
What is PPT's dividend yield?
PPT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 9.66%, based on $0.312 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $3.23. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.312 per share, is 9.66%.
How much does PPT pay per share?
PPT pays about $0.026 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.312 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $31.20 a year.
Has PPT grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 0.6% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of PPT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 9.66%, you would need about 3,847 shares of PPT (roughly $12,423 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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