BEN's AUM Rises in August: Will the Growth Momentum Continue?
Franklin Templeton's AUM reaches a record $1.83 trillion in August as strong inflows and favorable markets fuel growth momentum.
Zacks Investment Research9/4/2026Positive
BEN
Franklin Resources IncNYSEFINANCIAL SERVICESASSET MANAGEMENT
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$17.65B
P/E Ratio
23.63
EPS
$1.47
Beta
1.57
52W High
$36.28
52W Low
$20.32
50-Day MA
$33.72
200-Day MA
$28.53
Dividend Yield
3.90%
Profit Margin
8.72%
Forward P/E
10.62
PEG Ratio
0.42
About Franklin Resources Inc
Franklin Resources Inc. is an American multinational holding company that, together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as Franklin Templeton; it is a global investment firm founded in New York City in 1947 as Franklin Distributors, Inc.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $9.32B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $3.52B |
| EBITDA | $1.80B |
| Operating Margin | 13.00% |
| Return on Equity | 7.89% |
| Return on Assets | 2.64% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $18.06 |
| Book Value | $23.13 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.45 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.89 |
| EV/Revenue | 3.217 |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.31 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 106.70% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 14.30% |
| Shares Outstanding | $508.08M |
| Float | $289.92M |
| % Insiders | 48.50% |
| % Institutions | 50.18% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
28.55%
HV 20-Day
20.93%
HV 30-Day
27.44%
HV 60-Day
25.69%
HV Rank
50.4%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($35.18 target)
3
Buy6
Hold1
Sell1
Strong SellLatest News
Franklin Templeton, Inc. Announces Preliminary Month-End Assets Under Management
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.83 trillion at August 31, 2026, compared to $1.79 trillion at July 31, 2026. This month's increase in preliminary AUM reflected the positive impact of markets and long-term net inflows of $8 billion. By Asset Class: (In USD billions) Preliminary 31-Aug-26 31-Jul-26 30-Jun-26 31-Mar-26 31-Aug-25 Equity $775.1 $757.6 $756.9 $669.7 $672.7 Fixed Income 44.
Business Wire9/3/2026Neutral
Franklin Templeton, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] announced a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.33 per share payable on October 9, 2026 to stockholders of record holding shares of common stock at the close of business on September 30, 2026. The quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share is equivalent to the dividend paid for the prior quarter and represents a 3.1% increase over the quarterly dividend paid for the same quarter last year. About Franklin.
Business Wire8/25/2026Neutral
BEN's Digital Asset Strategy: Unlocking the Next Growth Opportunity
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Zacks Investment Research8/25/2026Positive
Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Franklin Templeton (BEN) is a Great Choice
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Zacks Investment Research8/24/2026Positive
Franklin's AUM Expansion: Can Diversification Support Growth Momentum?
Can BEN sustain AUM growth as diversification, strong inflows and digital-asset expansion drive its record $1.79 trillion AUM as of June 30, 2026? Let us discuss.
Zacks Investment Research8/11/2026Positive
2 Top-Ranked High-Flying Non-AI Bigwigs to Buy at Lucrative Valuation
CNC and BEN have surged 61.7% and 40.3%, respectively, year to date, while disciplined execution and attractive valuations support their outlook.
Zacks Investment Research8/11/2026Positive
Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Pricing of Notes Offering
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Resources, Inc. (“Franklin Templeton”) (NYSE: BEN) today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.500% Notes due 2036 (the “Notes”) at an issue price of 99.137%. The offering is expected to close on August 10, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. BofA Securities, Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are acting as bookrunners and representatives.
Business Wire8/5/2026Neutral
Franklin Resources (BEN) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Franklin Resources (BEN) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Zacks Investment Research8/5/2026Positive
Franklin Resources (BEN) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Does Franklin Resources (BEN) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Zacks Investment Research8/4/2026Positive
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Data last updated: 9/7/2026