Franklin Resources Stock News

Many investors are de-risking their portfolios and moving their gains into dividend stocks.

Franklin Resources offers a significant risk premium over Treasuries, with a potential 39%-82% higher cash return if dividends grow modestly. Despite a "meh" financial performance, Franklin Resources' balance sheet is strong, securing the dividend for the intermediate term. Compared to a 4.4% 10-Year Treasury Note, Franklin Resources shares are attractively priced, making it a rare find in the ...

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.53 trillion at April 30, 2025, compared to $1.54 trillion at March 31, 2025. This month's AUM reflected the impact of preliminary long-term net outflows of $10 billion, inclusive of $10 billion of long-term net outflows at Western...

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 2, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Selene Oh - Chief Communications Officer & Head of Investor Relations Jenny Johnson - President & Chief Executive Officer Matt Nicholls - Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer Adam Spector - Head, Global Distribution Conference Call Participants Benjamin Budish - Barcla...

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE: BEN] today announced net income1 of $151.4 million or $0.26 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, as compared to $163.6 million or $0.29 per diluted share for the previous quarter, and $124.2 million or $0.23 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Operating income was $145.6 mi...

Despite a strong start, the Dividend Aristocrats are underperforming the S&P 500 in April, with NOBL down 4.88% and SPY down 1.53%. The best-performing Dividend Aristocrats YTD include Consolidated Edison (+25.65%), Cardinal Health (+17.82%), and Coca-Cola (+16.18%). 33 out of 69 Dividend Aristocrats have announced dividend increases in 2025, with an average growth rate of 4.33%.

Dividend stocks are a favorite among investors for good reason. They provide a steady stream of passive income and offer a promising avenue for total return.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially the high-yield variety, because they offer a significant income stream and have massive total return potential.