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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.
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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.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
BEN stock gains 1.7% after Q1 earnings beat estimates, driven by higher revenues and a sequential rise in assets under management.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Franklin Resources (BEN) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Franklin Resources (BEN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.7 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.59 per share a year ago.
BEN's Q1 results, scheduled to report on Jan. 30, are likely to see revenue pressure, while past earnings strength and strategic moves offer support.