Franklin Utilities Fund Class A (FKUQX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
25.11
+0.19 (0.76%)
Jul 31, 2025, 9:30 AM EDT
0.76%
Fund Assets6.85B
Expense Ratio0.81%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover6.80%
Dividend (ttm)2.02
Dividend Yield7.82%
Dividend Growth65.14%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 20, 2025
Previous Close24.92
YTD Return12.24%
1-Year Return21.11%
5-Year Return67.93%
52-Week Low21.62
52-Week High25.97
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings48
Inception DateSep 10, 2018

About FKUQX

Franklin Utilities Fund Class A is an equity mutual fund dedicated to investing primarily in the utilities sector. Its objective is to provide capital appreciation and income by focusing on U.S. and global public utility companies, including those involved in the supply of electricity, gas, and related services. The fund is characterized by substantial exposure to large and mid-cap utility businesses, with the majority of its assets allocated to companies such as NextEra Energy, Southern Company, and Edison International. As of its latest portfolio data, the fund maintains over 90% of its holdings in utility sector equities, with minor allocations to related industries like energy and non-durable goods. Franklin Utilities Fund Class A plays a role in the market as a sector-specific investment vehicle, often utilized by investors seeking diversification through stable, income-generating utility stocks. With an expense ratio of approximately 0.81% and a history of consistent dividend yields, the fund appeals to those looking for exposure to relatively defensive sectors within the broader equities landscape.

Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Utilities
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FKUQX
Share Class Class A
Index S&P 500 Utilities TR

Performance

FKUQX had a total return of 21.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.45%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
FUFRXClass R60.50%
FRUAXAdvisor Class0.56%
FKUTXClass A10.71%
FRURXClass R1.06%

Top 10 Holdings

48.23% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
NextEra Energy, Inc.NEE8.41%
Vistra Corp.VST6.22%
The Southern CompanySO5.36%
Entergy CorporationETR5.28%
Duke Energy CorporationDUK4.39%
Evergy, Inc.EVRG4.18%
SempraSRE4.04%
NiSource Inc.NI3.65%
PPL CorporationPPL3.46%
Exelon CorporationEXC3.23%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 20, 2025$0.1141Jun 20, 2025
Mar 20, 2025$0.1143Mar 20, 2025
Dec 20, 2024$1.6818Dec 20, 2024
Sep 20, 2024$0.1143Sep 20, 2024
Jun 20, 2024$0.1149Jun 20, 2024
Mar 20, 2024$0.1153Mar 20, 2024
Full Dividend History