Franklin Utilities Fund Class A (FKUQX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

24.90

+0.15 (0.61%)

At close: Aug 26, 2026

-1.50% (1Y)

Fund Assets	7.42B
Expense Ratio	0.80%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	10.80%
Dividend (ttm)	0.54
Dividend Yield	2.17%
Dividend Growth	-3.82%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jun 22, 2026

Previous Close	24.75
YTD Return	4.53%
1-Year Return	5.88%
5-Year Return	55.13%
52-Week Low	23.56
52-Week High	27.05
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	46
Inception Date	Sep 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

Performance Rating Above Average

Risk Rating Average

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Ticker Symbol FKUQX

Share Class Class A

Index S&P 500 Utilities TR

Performance

FKUQX had a total return of 5.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.85%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FUFRX	Class R6	0.50%
FRUAX	Advisor Class	0.55%
FKUTX	Class A1	0.70%
FRURX	Class R	1.05%

Top 10 Holdings

48.87% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
NextEra Energy, Inc.	NEE	9.60%
Entergy Corporation	ETR	6.20%
The Southern Company	SO	5.09%
Sempra	SRE	4.75%
Evergy, Inc.	EVRG	4.64%
Duke Energy Corporation	DUK	4.31%
Vistra Corp.	VST	3.79%
PG&E Corporation	PCG	3.70%
Constellation Energy Corporation	CEG	3.45%
Alliant Energy Corporation	LNT	3.34%

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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jun 22, 2026	$0.1133	Jun 22, 2026
Mar 20, 2026	$0.1138	Mar 20, 2026
Dec 22, 2025	$1.5941	Dec 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025	$0.1137	Sep 22, 2025
Jun 20, 2025	$0.1141	Jun 20, 2025
Mar 20, 2025	$0.1143	Mar 20, 2025

Full Dividend History