Franklin Resources Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Franklin Resources's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -27.5%, while the Capital Markets industry saw earnings growing at 5.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 2.2% per year. Franklin Resources's return on equity is 6.8%, and it has net margins of 7.5%.
Key information
-27.46%
Earnings growth rate
-28.43%
EPS growth rate
| Capital Markets Industry Growth | 10.26% |
| Revenue growth rate | 2.19% |
| Return on equity | 6.83% |
| Net Margin | 7.50% |
| Next Earnings Update | 31 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 09
Franklin Resources: Time To Rotate The Upside
Summary Franklin Resources (BEN) is rated 'HOLD' due to mixed growth prospects, persistent cost pressures, and unconvincing AUM trends. BEN's recent share price surge is driven by optimistic earnings forecasts, but historical underperformance and frequent estimate misses temper confidence. Operating expenses are rising despite cost-saving efforts, and alternative/multi-asset AUM growth remains insufficient to offset core segment outflows. Valuation is unattractive at current levels; a $23.5/share entry is needed for a compelling 15% annualized return. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 02
BEN: Crypto Expansion And CLO Scale Will Support Future Earnings Resilience
Analysts have raised the Franklin Resources fair value estimate by about $5 to $32.36, citing higher price targets in the $32 to $40 range, modestly stronger modeled profitability and revenue trends, and a slightly lower discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Franklin Resources shows a mix of constructive and cautious views, with several firms lifting price targets while still differing on how compelling the current valuation and execution story looks.
Narrative Update • Jun 18
BEN: SEC Settlement And Traditional Model Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price expectations for Franklin Resources shares by several dollars, to a range of $32 to $37, citing a more favorable view on the potential resolution of regulatory overhangs and a preference for traditional asset managers in the current research backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Franklin Resources reflects a mix of views, but the key theme for investors is that several bullish analysts are highlighting potential upside tied to regulatory clarity and relative appeal versus alternatives-focused peers.Narrative Update • Jun 03
BEN: Digital Asset Expansion And Traditional Fee Model Will Support Future Repricing
Narrative Update on Franklin Resources The updated analyst price target for Franklin Resources has moved from about $35.05 to $37.00. Analysts attribute this change to modestly adjusted growth assumptions, a slightly lower discount rate, and a higher assumed profit margin and future P/E, as they factor in recent research highlighting the relative appeal of traditional asset managers as well as fresh upgrades and target hikes across the Street.
Narrative Update • May 18
BEN: Softer Revenue And Execution Risks Will Constrain Future P/E Upside
Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Franklin Resources by $3 to $24, citing updated price targets across several firms, as well as modestly higher assumed profit margins and future P/E multiples, despite softer revenue growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Street research on Franklin Resources has been mixed, with several firms lifting price targets and issuing upgrades, while a smaller group of bearish analysts trimmed expectations.Narrative Update • Apr 22
BEN: Modest Revenue Erosion And Lower P/E Assumptions Will Pressure Returns
Franklin Resources' updated analyst price target holds steady at $21.00, as recent mixed Street revisions, including both $1 and $3 moves in targets, reflect analysts balancing modest tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth expectations, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Franklin Resources has featured a mix of small upward and downward price target adjustments, with several bearish analysts trimming targets by $1 to $3.Narrative Update • Apr 08
BEN: Weaker Revenue Profile And Compressed P/E Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts trimmed their Franklin Resources fair value estimate by $1 to $21, reflecting refreshed price targets that weigh slightly weaker revenue assumptions against modestly stronger margin and P/E inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Franklin Resources has been mixed, with some firms lifting price targets and others trimming them by small amounts.Narrative Update • Mar 25
BEN: AI Distribution Efficiencies Will Support Future Earnings Resilience
Analysts raised their average price target on Franklin Resources by a few dollars to account for recent upward revisions from firms such as Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen and Barclays, citing updated assumptions for discount rates and P/E expectations rather than major changes in fair value, revenue growth or profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution around Franklin Resources, with several firms adjusting their price targets by relatively small amounts.Narrative Update • Mar 10
BEN: Higher P/E Assumptions Will Restrain Returns As Profitability Expectations Weaken
The analyst fair value estimate for Franklin Resources has shifted from $21.00 to $22.00, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions that have also informed recent price target changes cited across Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Franklin Resources has featured mixed views, with some firms adjusting price targets higher while others have taken a more cautious stance.Narrative Update • Feb 24
BEN: Capital Returns And AI Initiatives Will Shape Future Earnings Resilience
Analysts have raised their price target for Franklin Resources from $24.73 to $27.36, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple as support for the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Franklin Resources reflects a mixed but generally constructive tone, with several firms adjusting price targets in both directions over a relatively short period.Narrative Update • Feb 10
BEN: Higher Future P E And Buybacks Will Support Upside Repricing
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their price target for Franklin Resources from about US$30 to roughly US$35. This change reflects updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and the P/E multiple following recent target revisions from several firms.Narrative Update • Jan 27
BEN: Higher Future P E And Buybacks Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price targets for Franklin Resources recently, and the latest update reflects a fair value move to $30.00 as they balance softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions with a higher future P/E expectation and updated discount rate inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Franklin Resources reflects a mix of cautious and constructive views, with the latest fair value work centering around the updated $30.00 target.Narrative Update • Jan 13
BEN: Performance Fee Dependence Will Limit Upside As Near-Term Prospects Remain Weak
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Franklin Resources to US$25 from US$26, citing fiscal Q4 earnings that were helped by performance fees but with limited upside expected in the near term. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a cautious tone around Franklin Resources, even with fiscal Q4 earnings support from performance fees.Narrative Update • Dec 24
BEN Performance Fee Reliance Will Constrain Future Upside Despite Market Tailwinds
Analysts have nudged our fair value estimate for Franklin Resources up to $21.00 from $19.00, reflecting slightly lower perceived risk, improved revenue growth and margin outlooks, and Street research that, while mixed on near term upside, has modestly increased price targets on the back of better earnings power for traditional asset managers. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Franklin Resources underscores a cautious stance despite some upward revisions to earnings estimates and price targets across traditional asset managers.Analysis Article • Dec 21
Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.33
Franklin Resources, Inc. ( NYSE:BEN ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 9th of...Narrative Update • Dec 10
BEN: Performance Fee Boost And Market Conditions Will Shape Near-Term Earnings Outlook
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Franklin Resources, trimming it by $1 to $25 per share. They point to limited near term upside despite recent earnings being aided by performance fees and improved broader market conditions.Narrative Update • Nov 26
BEN: Q4 Earnings Stability And Market Trends Will Balance Q1 Outlook
Analysts have recently adjusted Franklin Resources' average price target modestly, reflecting both cautious optimism following Q4 earnings support from performance fees as well as rising EPS estimates tied to positive equity and bond market trends. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes reveal a mix of cautious optimism and lingering concerns regarding Franklin Resources as analysts digest the company's latest quarterly results and update market forecasts.Narrative Update • Nov 10
BEN: Strong Q3 Market Momentum Will Drive Earnings Upside
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Franklin Resources from $25.45 to $24.73 per share. This change reflects updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and broader market performance.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Uzbekistan And Saudi Arabia Expansion Will Unlock Future Diversification
Analysts have raised their price target for Franklin Resources from $19 to $22, citing stronger than expected performance across global equity and bond markets that lifted the firm's earnings outlook. Analyst Commentary In response to Franklin Resources' improved performance outlook, analysts have identified both strengths and ongoing concerns that may affect the company's valuation and growth trajectory in the near term.Analysis Article • Aug 04
Franklin Resources, Inc. Just Missed EPS By 61%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Shareholders might have noticed that Franklin Resources, Inc. ( NYSE:BEN ) filed its third-quarter result this time...Seeking Alpha • Mar 28
Franklin Resources: Struggles Continue Amidst Intensifying Flows And Market Headwinds
Summary Franklin Resources faces challenges with asset outflows and expensive products, despite continued M&A efforts. Sales and notably earnings have declined, a trend set to last into 2025. The company's strategy of using M&A to offset organic outflows raises concerns, especially with ongoing share dilution and capital allocation issues. Despite a low valuation and high dividend yield, I remain cautious due to persistent organic weakness and declining performance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Franklin Resources makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 9,030 | 678 | 1,709 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 8,846 | 563 | 1,698 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 8,771 | 472 | 1,704 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 8,638 | 271 | 1,712 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 8,697 | 358 | 1,720 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 8,739 | 339 | 1,745 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 8,478 | 432 | 1,649 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 8,253 | 810 | 1,522 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 8,099 | 861 | 1,401 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 7,873 | 929 | 1,307 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 7,849 | 845 | 1,299 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 7,802 | 785 | 1,269 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 7,865 | 812 | 1,294 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 8,018 | 962 | 1,284 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 8,275 | 1,238 | 1,284 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 8,517 | 1,652 | 1,227 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 8,659 | 1,826 | 1,216 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 8,654 | 1,857 | 1,181 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 8,426 | 1,754 | 1,237 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 7,950 | 1,188 | 1,168 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 6,938 | 1,056 | 1,002 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 6,172 | 768 | 891 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 5,567 | 784 | 887 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 5,209 | 1,015 | 699 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 5,525 | 971 | 723 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 5,647 | 1,258 | 740 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 5,669 | 1,185 | 761 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 5,849 | 1,383 | 775 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 5,931 | 1,538 | 772 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 6,115 | 1,605 | 761 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 6,205 | 747 | 717 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 6,409 | 668 | 721 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 6,464 | 676 | 703 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 6,447 | 663 | 682 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 6,392 | 1,684 | 654 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 6,387 | 1,731 | 667 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 6,408 | 1,768 | 653 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 6,421 | 1,708 | 652 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 6,618 | 1,716 | 653 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 6,880 | 1,603 | 657 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 7,247 | 1,661 | 672 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 7,642 | 1,906 | 676 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 7,949 | 2,023 | 697 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: BEN has a large one-off loss of $588.2M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: BEN's current net profit margins (7.5%) are higher than last year (4.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: BEN's earnings have declined by 27.5% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: BEN's earnings growth over the past year (89.1%) exceeds its 5-year average (-27.5% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: BEN earnings growth over the past year (89.1%) exceeded the Capital Markets industry 38.3%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: BEN's Return on Equity (6.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/10 22:05 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Franklin Resources, Inc. is covered by 28 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Roger Freeman | Barclays |
| Benjamin Budish | Barclays |
| Charles Hintz | Bernstein |