Franklin Utilities Fund Class C (FRUSX)
| Fund Assets | 7.98B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.20% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 10.80% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.09% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 25.91 |
| YTD Return | 9.72% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.84% |
| 5-Year Return | 72.90% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.46 |
| 52-Week High | 26.84 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 44 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 1995 |
About FRUSX
Franklin Utilities Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund that focuses on capital appreciation and current income by investing primarily in public utility companies. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to the securities of businesses that provide essential services, including electricity, water, gas, and communications infrastructure. Its portfolio largely consists of equity securities, mainly common stocks, from the utility sector, which is known for its defensive characteristics and steady dividend potential. With holdings spanning prominent utility issuers, the fund aims to offer investors exposure to a sector that often demonstrates stability and resilience across market cycles. Franklin Utilities Fund Class C plays a distinctive role in the financial market by serving investors seeking targeted participation in utility industries, which can be an important component for diversification and income generation within broader investment strategies.
Performance
FRUSX had a total return of 21.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.85%.
Top 10 Holdings
49.09% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy, Inc. | NEE | 9.75% |
| Entergy Corporation | ETR | 5.50% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 4.88% |
| Sempra | SRE | 4.80% |
| Evergy, Inc. | EVRG | 4.35% |
| Constellation Energy Corporation | CEG | 4.34% |
| Duke Energy Corporation | DUK | 4.18% |
| Vistra Corp. | VST | 4.14% |
| PG&E Corporation | PCG | 3.76% |
| NiSource Inc. | NI | 3.38% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.0896 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.5684 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.0889 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.091 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.0919 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.6576 | Dec 20, 2024 |