Franklin Resources

BEN

Market cap $13.8B

Franklin Resources could be a value trap despite its 5% dividend yield and Dividend Aristocrat status. The recent AUM decline reminds us of Franklin's vulnerability in a potential sustained market correction. Multi-asset and alternatives AUM are growing, but remain a modest fraction of Franklin's total, while fixed income continues to tread water.

Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN) delivered its latest quarterly dividend payment on April 10, 2026, putting $0.33 per share into the hands of shareholders who were on record as of March 31, 2026.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiduciary Trust International, a global wealth manager and wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, welcomes new portfolio managers in three offices across the Mid-Atlantic and New England. Lisa Thors and Anthony Peros have joined in Lincoln, MA and Radnor, PA, respectively, and Tim Herpertz has started in the firm's headquarters in New York, NY. “The continued growth of our national footprint is a testament to the reputation we have earned among high-net-worth.

BEN's AUM slipped 3.1% in March to $1.68T as market weakness offset $5B inflows, with declines across most asset classes.

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.68 trillion at March 31, 2026, compared to $1.73 trillion at February 28, 2026. This month's decrease in preliminary AUM reflected the negative impact of markets, partially offset by long-term net inflows of $5 billion, inclusive of $1 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management1. Excluding Western Asset Manageme.

Seven 'safer' S&P 500 dividend stocks—VICI, VZ, BEN, F, HST, T, KEY, and RF—offer yields from $1K invested that exceed single share prices and are supported by free cash flow. Top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs are projected to deliver average net gains of 32.58% by April 2027, with risk/volatility 5% above market average. Analyst targets imply 25.96% to 44.73% net gains for leading dividend dogs, but caution is warranted due to historical target inaccuracy and potential market corrections.

Investors love dividend stocks because they provide dependable passive income streams and an excellent opportunity for solid total return.

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] will release its second quarter operating results. A written commentary on the results will also be available via investors.franklinresources.com at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. In addition, Jenny Johnson, CEO; Matthew Nicholls, Co-President, CFO and COO; and Daniel Gamba, Co-President and Chief Commercial Officer, will lead a live.

BEN plans to acquire 250 Digital and launch Franklin Crypto, boosting its digital asset platform and institutional investment capabilities.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Franklin Resources (BEN) have what it takes?