Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week October 4
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Stock Taper 
BEN
$32.81
▲ UP 0.00% (0.00)
KEY STATISTICS
Market Cap$17.05 B
52w High$36.28
52w Low$21.11
Dividend Yield3.77%
FrequencyQuarterly
P/E12.77
Volume427.08K
Shares Out.519.64M
COMPANY
LEADERSHIP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Jennifer Johnson
COMPENSATION 2026
Salary$750,000
Stock Awards$8,959,771
Incentive Plan Pay$6,925,000
All Other Comp.$210,045
Total$16,844,816
ABOUT
SECTOR
Financial Services
WENT PUBLIC
September 23, 1983
METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC
IPO
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
10,100
PRICE TARGET
Target High$36.00
Target Low$34.00
Target Median$35.00
Target Consensus$34.80
UPCOMING EARNINGS
DateNov 6, 2026
DayFriday
Rev. Est.$1.86B
NOV
6
FRI
SPLIT RECORD
| DATE | TYPE | RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-26 | Forward | 3:1 |
| 1998-01-16 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1997-01-15 | Forward | 3:2 |
| 1992-04-15 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1990-01-16 | Forward | 3:2 |
| 1987-07-15 | Forward | 5:4 |
| 1986-10-27 | Forward | 3:2 |
| 1986-01-24 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1985-04-02 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1984-04-16 | Forward | 5:4 |
ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK
ETFS HOLDING
512
LISTED HERE
10
RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
SHARES OWNED
36.02%
HOLDERS
1,030
TOP 8 OF 1,030 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
PRICE
$32.81 ▲ UP 0.00% (+$0.00)About Franklin Resources, Inc.
https://www.franklintempleton.com/corporate ↗Franklin Resources, Inc. is a San Mateo-based asset management company, founded in 1947, offering mutual funds and investment services across equity, fixed income, and alternative markets to individuals and institutions worldwide.
INDUSTRY
Asset Management
A SERVICE FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. IS KNOWN FOR
Canvas
Franklin Templeton's advanced platform enables financial advisors to create customized, tax-optimized separately managed accounts, reflecting their focus on sophisticated, technology-driven, personalized investment solutions.
Franklin Resources in 2025
SENTIMENT: → NEUTRAL
LEADERSHIP · SEPTEMBER 2025
Franklin Templeton Overhauls Leadership, Appointing Co-Presidents in a Push Deeper into Private Markets
Franklin Templeton announced a significant leadership restructuring, appointing Daniel Gamba, formerly of BlackRock and Northern Trust, as Co-President and Chief Commercial Officer. Terrence Murphy and Matthew Nicholls were also named Co-Presidents, signaling a strategic shift to expand the firm's presence in alternative investments and private markets.
TECHNOLOGY · Q4 2025 · IN PROGRESS
Franklin Resources Accelerates Major Push into AI and Tokenization to Reshape Asset Management
In 2025, Franklin Resources' leadership made a significant strategic commitment to integrating Artificial Intelligence and blockchain technology across its operations and product offerings. This multi-faceted initiative includes strategic partnerships with technology firms and a focus on developing and distributing tokenized assets, positioning it as a core pillar of the company's five-year plan.
Latest News
EARLIER COVERAGE
Can Franklin Templeton's AUM Growth Keep Driving Earnings?
BEN's record AUM, improving net flows and expanding alternatives business could support fee revenues and earnings growth.
Fiduciary Trust International Adds Two Relationship Managers in New York Headquarters
Fiduciary Trust International, a global wealth manager and wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, announces that Tim Kazachkov and Kevin Markett have co
Franklin vs. Lazard: Which Stock Has Better Growth Prospects?
Franklin Templeton, Inc. BEN and Lazard, Inc. LAZ are prominent global financial services firms with diversified platforms spanning asset management and investment-related services. Both companies benefit from broad client bases, global operating footprints and expanding investment capabilities.
RATINGS SNAPSHOT
Overall rating: B
Discounted Cash Flow4
Return On Equity3
Return On Assets5
Debt To Equity1
Price To Earnings2
Price To Book2
Overall Score3
MOST RECENT ANALYST GRADES
GRADE SUMMARY
EQUAL WEIGHT 2
BUY 2
UNDERPERFORM 1
NEUTRAL 1
6 GRADES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
SECTORS PEERS
| PEER | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
 BLK | $1059.63 | COMPARE |
 BX | $111.74 | COMPARE |
 STT | $175.96 | COMPARE |
 AMP | $490.91 | COMPARE |
 ARES | $117.55 | COMPARE |
 NTRS | $171.40 | COMPARE |
 PFG | $111.96 | COMPARE |
 TROW | $104.62 | COMPARE |
TRADES BY CONGRESS
SENATE TRADES
Alan Armstrong
Purchase
2026-03-27
HOUSE TRADES
Ro Khanna
Sale
2025-09-29
Thomas H. Kean
Sale
2025-09-03
Thomas Kean
Sale (Full)
2025-09-03
INSIDER TRADES
★
OFFICER: CO-PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMMERCIAL
Gamba Daniel
Sale · 64.1K shares
2026-08-31
★
OFFICER: CO-PRESIDENT, PUBLIC MARKETS
Murphy Terrence
Sale · 25.1K shares
2026-08-31
★
OFFICER: EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL
Merchant Thomas C
Sale · 9.8K shares
2026-08-31
★
OFFICER: CO-PRESIDENT, CFO & COO
Nicholls Matthew
Sale · 61.5K shares
2026-08-31