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Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US3546131018

CUSIP

354613101

IPO Date

Sep 7, 1984

Highlights

Market Cap

$11.36B

EPS (TTM)

$0.69

PE Ratio

31.32

PEG Ratio

0.50

Total Revenue (TTM)

$8.67B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$5.30B

EBITDA (TTM)

$1.26B

Year Range

$16.25 - $23.24

Target Price

$20.00

Short %

13.04%

Short Ratio

5.01

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Performance

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S&P 500

Returns By Period

Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) returned 8.30% year-to-date (YTD) and -3.31% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, BEN returned -4.07% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.64%.


BEN

YTD

8.30%

1M

19.72%

6M

2.76%

1Y

-3.31%

3Y*

-1.01%

5Y*

8.91%

10Y*

-4.07%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-0.67%

1M

10.48%

6M

-1.79%

1Y

10.08%

3Y*

13.71%

5Y*

14.60%

10Y*

10.64%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of BEN, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20259.61%-8.95%-3.33%-2.55%15.19%8.30%
2024-9.67%3.08%3.59%-18.75%3.33%-3.98%2.33%-11.50%1.06%3.08%9.58%-9.45%-27.21%
202318.27%-5.54%-7.54%-0.22%-10.68%12.51%9.47%-8.55%-6.93%-7.28%8.82%20.12%16.96%
2022-4.54%-7.01%-5.14%-11.93%10.13%-12.90%17.76%-5.03%-16.40%8.97%14.33%-0.46%-17.52%
20215.20%-0.46%14.17%1.35%14.03%-5.68%-7.63%9.78%-7.55%5.96%2.89%4.26%38.88%
2020-2.62%-13.99%-22.09%12.88%0.16%11.13%1.70%0.05%-2.08%-7.86%17.28%14.94%1.46%
2019-0.17%10.13%2.44%4.38%-8.01%10.20%-6.24%-19.46%10.82%-4.54%-0.22%-4.51%-9.29%
2018-2.12%-8.82%-1.89%-3.00%-0.21%-3.84%7.08%-7.52%-3.48%0.30%11.11%-11.70%-23.34%
20170.40%8.30%-1.62%2.30%-3.06%7.66%-0.02%-3.46%3.43%-5.35%2.90%0.48%11.58%
2016-5.87%3.43%9.44%-4.38%0.03%-10.13%8.45%0.86%-2.04%-5.37%16.64%1.32%9.75%
2015-6.94%4.46%-4.39%0.47%-1.26%-3.40%-7.10%-10.91%-7.81%9.39%2.85%-11.74%-32.51%
2014-9.91%2.38%1.97%-3.38%5.46%4.98%-6.38%4.38%-3.17%1.83%2.25%-1.50%-2.35%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of BEN is 43, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of BEN is 4343
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of BEN is 4646
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of BEN is 3939
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of BEN is 3939
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of BEN is 4747
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of BEN is 4444
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Franklin Resources, Inc. Sharpe ratios as of May 23, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: -0.10
  • 5-Year: 0.26
  • 10-Year: -0.12
  • All Time: 0.48

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Franklin Resources, Inc. compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.


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Dividends

Dividend History

Franklin Resources, Inc. provided a 5.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.26 per share.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%14.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.0020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$1.26$1.56$0.90$1.17$1.13$1.09$1.05$3.95$0.83$0.74$0.63$1.01

Dividend yield

5.83%7.69%3.02%4.44%3.37%4.36%4.04%13.32%1.92%1.87%1.71%1.82%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin Resources, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.32
2024$0.31$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.32$1.56
2023$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.90
2022$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.30$1.17
2021$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.29$1.13
2020$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.28$1.09
2019$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.27$1.05
2018$0.00$0.00$3.23$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.26$3.95
2017$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.83
2016$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.74
2015$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.63
2014$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.65$1.01

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Franklin Resources, Inc. has a dividend yield of 5.83%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Franklin Resources, Inc. has a payout ratio of 56.00%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Franklin Resources, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Franklin Resources, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Franklin Resources, Inc. was 72.80%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 589 trading sessions.

The current Franklin Resources, Inc. drawdown is 41.37%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-72.8%Jul 18, 2007413Mar 6, 2009589Jul 7, 20111002
-67.78%Dec 9, 20141330Mar 23, 2020
-64.38%Feb 9, 1987177Oct 20, 1987412Jun 7, 1989589
-55.56%Apr 14, 1998485Mar 14, 2000963Jan 14, 20041448
-37.96%Apr 23, 198615May 13, 1986163Jan 5, 1987178

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Franklin Resources, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Franklin Resources, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -2.8%.


0.200.400.600.801.001.2020212022202320242025
0.47
0.48
Actual
Estimate

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Franklin Resources, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for BEN, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BEN has a P/E ratio of 31.3. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BEN compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. BEN currently has a PEG ratio of 0.5. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BEN relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BEN has a P/S ratio of 1.3. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BEN in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BEN has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items