Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)

NYSE: BEN · Real-Time Price · USD
23.40
-0.19 (-0.81%)
Apr 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap12.19B +15.5%
Revenue (ttm)8.85B +1.2%
Net Income562.80M +63.6%
EPS1.08 +64.9%
Shares Out 520.76M
PE Ratio21.66
Forward PE9.01
Dividend$1.32 (5.64%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 31, 2026
Volume3,193,335
Open22.97
Previous Close23.59
Day's Range22.61 - 23.65
52-Week Range16.25 - 28.32
Beta1.47
AnalystsHold
Price Target25.89 (+10.64%)
Earnings DateApr 28, 2026

About BEN

Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset investment manager. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. It launches equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds through its subsidiaries. The firm invests in the public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets. Franklin Resources, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is based in San Mateo, California with an additional office in Calgary, Alberta; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Edinburgh, Midl... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1947
Employees 9,800
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol BEN
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, Franklin Resources's revenue was $8.77 billion, an increase of 3.45% compared to the previous year's $8.48 billion. Earnings were $471.70 million, an increase of 9.14%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 9 analysts, the average rating for BEN stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $25.89, which is an increase of 10.64% from the latest price.

Price Target
$25.89
(10.64% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Franklin Resources, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter Results on April 28, 2026

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] will release its second quarter operating re...

1 day ago - Business Wire

Franklin Templeton acquires digital assets investment firm in active crypto management push

Franklin Templeton has agreed to buy a small crypto investment firm called 250 Digital, which will join its newly established unit Franklin Crypto. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter ...

3 days ago - CNBC

Franklin Templeton Aims to Strengthen Digital Asset Capabilities With 250 Digital Acquisition

Global investment firm Franklin Templeton plans to strengthen its digital asset capabilities by acquiring 250 Digital, a cryptocurrency investment management firm spun off from CoinFund Management.

3 days ago - PYMNTS

Franklin Templeton Agrees to Acquire Liquid Strategies from CoinFund Spinoff, Launches Franklin Crypto

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton Agrees to Acquire Liquid Strategies from CoinFund Spinoff, Launches Franklin Crypto.

3 days ago - Business Wire

Franklin Templeton Strengthens Global Client Group Leadership with Key Appointments

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader, today announced the appointment of Brett Mossman as Head of U.S. Product and Lyenda Delp as Head of Global Insurance...

4 days ago - Business Wire

Jenny Johnson, third-generation Franklin Templeton CEO, on managing trillions for the family business

Jenny Johnson is a third-generation leader at the 79-year-old family-run fund company Franklin Templeton which has grown to manage $1.7 trillion. She grew up as the sixth of seven children and never t...

14 days ago - CNBC

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14 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Franklin Templeton Expands Award-Winning Retirement Advantage Target Date Series

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton Expands Award-Winning Retirement Advantage Target Date Series.

23 days ago - Business Wire

Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Preliminary Month-End Assets Under Management

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.74 trillion at February 28, 2026,...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Seven S&P500 Ideal 'Safer' March Dividend Dogs

Seven S&P 500 dividend 'Dogs'—including VICI, VZ, BEN, F, HST, T, and KEY—offer high yields supported by sufficient free cash flow, making them attractive buys. Analyst forecasts project 14.2% to 32.2...

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4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Franklin Templeton and Binance Advance Strategic Collaboration With Institutional Off-Exchange Collateral Program

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton and Binance Advance Strategic Collaboration With Institutional Off-Exchange Collateral Program.

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] announced a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.33 per share payable on April 10, 2026 to stockholders o...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Franklin Resources: Don't Mistake A Bull Market For An Improved Business

Franklin Resources remains a structurally challenged asset manager, facing persistent fee compression and unsteady AUM. BEN's Q1 earnings showed modest AUM growth and revenue increases, but base fee r...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE: BEN] today announced net income1 of $255.5 million or $0.46 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 202...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Here's 7 Ideal "Safer" January Dividend Dogs In The S&P500

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Lexington Partners Names Three New Partners

NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexington Partners L.P. ("Lexington"), a leading global manager of secondary private equity and co-investment funds, today announced that it has promoted three ...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Franklin Templeton Prepares Institutional Money Market Funds for Tokenized Finance

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton Prepares Institutional Money Market Funds for Tokenized Finance.

2 months ago - Business Wire

Franklin Resources, Inc. to Announce First Quarter Results on January 30, 2026

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Friday, January 30, 2026 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] will release its first quarter operating re...

3 months ago - Business Wire

State of Wyoming Debuts $FRNT, the Nation's First State-Issued Stable Token, with Franklin Templeton-Managed Reserves

CHEYENNE, Wyo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--State of Wyoming Debuts $FRNT, the Nation's First State-Issued Stable Token, with Franklin Templeton-Managed Reserves.

3 months ago - Business Wire

Franklin Templeton Sees Opportunities in Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, and Infrastructure

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton Sees Opportunities in Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, and Infrastructure for 2026.

3 months ago - Business Wire

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Chevron, Kimberly-Clark Among 16 Companies To Kick Off 2026 With Annual Dividend Increases In January

Chevron (CVX) is expected to extend its dividend growth streak to 39 years, but with a muted 3–4% increase amid lower oil prices. CVX's earnings remain under pressure from declining oil prices despite...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend and Addition to Stock Repurchase Program

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] announced a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.33 per share payable on January 9, 2026 to stockholders ...

3 months ago - Business Wire