Franklin Utilities Fund Class A (FKUQX)

Fund Assets	6.59B
Expense Ratio	0.81%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	10.80%
Dividend (ttm)	0.55
Dividend Yield	2.29%
Dividend Growth	-1.94%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 21, 2026

Previous Close	23.99
YTD Return	0.94%
1-Year Return	-2.97%
5-Year Return	56.04%
52-Week Low	22.50
52-Week High	27.05
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	45
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, Inc
• 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 -2.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.18%.

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

48.78% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
NextEra Energy, Inc.	NEE	9.57%
Entergy Corporation	ETR	6.44%
Sempra	SRE	4.61%
The Southern Company	SO	4.37%
Evergy, Inc.	EVRG	4.36%
Duke Energy Corporation	DUK	4.33%
PPL Corporation	PPL	3.82%
Constellation Energy Corporation	CEG	3.80%
PG&E Corporation	PCG	3.77%
Vistra Corp.	VST	3.70%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 21, 2026	$0.1236	Sep 21, 2026
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

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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