# Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

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, Midlothian; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Hyderabad, In...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $31.06 USD |
| Market Cap | $15.78B |
| P/E (TTM) | 11.09 |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.80 |
| 52-Week Range | $21.11 – $36.28 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.25% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 4.25% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.32 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.32 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 45 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 3.1% / 3.2% / 3.3% / 6.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 87.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 302.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 88.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 304.6% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $0.3300 | 2026-10-09 |
| 2026-06-29 | $0.3300 | 2026-07-10 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.3300 | 2026-04-10 |
| 2025-12-30 | $0.3300 | 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.3200 | 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-06-27 | $0.3200 | 2025-07-11 |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.3200 | 2025-04-11 |
| 2024-12-30 | $0.3200 | 2025-01-10 |
| 2024-09-30 | $0.3100 | 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-06-28 | $0.3100 | 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-03-27 | $0.3100 | 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-01-02 | $0.3100 | 2024-01-12 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ben/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Franklin Resources, Inc. do?

Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is BEN's market cap?

Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) has a market capitalization of approximately $15.78 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does BEN pay a dividend?

Yes, Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.25%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does BEN pay dividends?

Franklin Resources, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.32 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is BEN's payout ratio?

Franklin Resources, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### Is BEN a Dividend Aristocrat?

Yes, Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) is an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for at least 25 consecutive years. Its full dividend history and growth rates are on this page.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ben
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ben/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ben/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ben/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ben/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ben/peers

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