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Citigroup Inc. lifted its position in shares of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) by 31.2% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 518,381 shares of the closed-end fund's stock after acquiring an additional 123,159 shares during
The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) is up 9.39% YTD in 2026, decisively outperforming SPY's 1.08%. Dividend Aristocrats are regaining momentum after a weak 2025, with 55 outpacing SPY and 39 posting double-digit gains this year already. Dividend growth is lagging, with 2026's average increase currently at 3.22%, below last year's trend and potentially signaling headwinds.
Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd grew its holdings in Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) by 1,331.8% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 23,768 shares of the closed-end fund's stock after purchasing an additional 22,108 shares during the quarter.
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BEN teams up with Binance on an off-exchange collateral program, letting institutions use tokenized money funds to trade crypto while earning yield.
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton and Binance Advance Strategic Collaboration With Institutional Off-Exchange Collateral Program.
Cannae (NYSE: CNNE - Get Free Report) and Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN - Get Free Report) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings and dividends. Profitability This table compares Cannae and Franklin Resources' net
Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN) held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders in a virtual format, where shareholders voted on director elections, auditor ratification and several compensation- and equity-plan related items. After the formal meeting concluded, management provided an update on fiscal 2025 business, operational and financial highlights. Annual meeting voting results Executive Chairman and Board Chairman
Franklin Resources, Inc. BEN reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $1.71 trillion as of Jan. 31, 2026, reflecting a 1.3% increase from the prior month. The rise was primarily driven by the positive impact of markets and long-term net inflows of $1.5 billion, inclusive of approximately $1.5 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management.
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.71 trillion at January 31, 2026, compared to $1.68 trillion at December 31, 2025. This month's preliminary AUM reflected the impact of positive markets and long-term net inflows of approximately $1.5 billion, inclusive of approximately $1.5 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management1. Excluding Western Asset Man.
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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 of record holding shares of common stock at the close of business on March 31, 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 Templ.
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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 rates declined 3.4% year-over-year, highlighting ongoing margin pressure. The nearly 5% dividend yield doesn't seem secure, as dividends have exceeded GAAP earnings since 2023 and long-term EPS growth is minimal.
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Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN) executives struck an upbeat tone on the company's earnings call for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, pointing to strong long-term inflows, record assets under management (AUM) across several categories, and continued progress on cost savings and operating margin goals despite a volatile macro backdrop. Management's view of the market and client
Dividend Aristocrats underperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, with NOBL returning 6.82% versus SPY's 17.70%. 2026 began strong for Aristocrats, with NOBL gaining 5.67% in January, outpacing SPY's 1.47%. Dividend growth for Aristocrats averaged 5.52% in 2025, but early 2026 increases trend slightly lower, raising questions for the year's outlook.
Record Long-Term Inflows: $118.6 billion, up 40% from the prior quarter and 22% from the prior-year quarter.Assets Under Management (AUM): Ended the quarter at
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript