BEN · CIK 0000038777 · operating
Franklin Resources operates as an asset management firm providing investment products and advisory services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. The company launches and manages equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds across public equity, fixed income, and alternative investment markets. Its service offerings span investment management, advisory, and related financial services delivered primarily through subsidiary operations.
The firm maintains a substantial global footprint with approximately 9,900 full-time employees distributed across multiple regions. Operational offices span North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, including locations in San Mateo (headquarters), Stamford, Fort Lauderdale, Rancho Cordova, Calgary, London, Edinburgh, Dubai, Vienna, Hyderabad, Shanghai, and Singapore. This geographic distribution supports the company's capacity to serve institutional and retail clients across diverse markets.
Franklin Resources was established in 1947 and is incorporated in Delaware with headquarters in San Mateo, California. The company operates as a publicly traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.91 | $0.91 | +7.1% | |
| 2024 | $0.85 | $0.85 | -50.6% | |
| 2023 | $1.72 | $1.72 | -32.0% | |
| 2022 | $2.53 | $2.53 | -29.1% | |
| 2021 | $3.57 | $3.58 | +124.5% | |
| 2020 | $1.59 | $1.59 | -32.3% | |
| 2019 | $2.35 | $2.35 | +69.1% | |
| 2018 | $1.39 | $1.39 | -53.8% | |
| 2017 | $3.01 | $3.01 | +2.4% | |
| 2016 | $2.94 | $2.94 | -10.6% | |
| 2015 | $3.29 | $3.29 | -13.2% | |
| 2014 | $3.79 | $3.79 | +12.5% | |
| 2013 | $3.37 | $3.37 | -62.3% | |
| 2012 | $8.95 | $8.98 | +3.8% | |
| 2011 | $8.62 | $8.66 | +36.2% | |
| 2010 | $6.33 | $6.36 | +63.6% | |
| 2009 | $3.87 | $3.89 | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-11-10 | 0000038777-25-000238 | SEC ↗ |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-11-12 | 0000038777-24-000206 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-09-30 | 2023-11-14 | 0000038777-23-000169 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-14 | 0000038777-22-000198 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-11-19 | 0000038777-21-000205 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-09-30 | 2020-11-23 | 0000038777-20-000203 | SEC ↗ |