Franklin Resources is a global investment management organization that provides a broad range of investment strategies and wealth management solutions to retail, institutional, and high-net-worth clients. Operating primarily under the Franklin Templeton brand, the company leverages a multi-boutique model of specialist investment managers to deliver expertise across equity, fixed income, alternative, and multi-asset solutions. Its core value proposition centers on providing global investment excellence and specialized capabilities through a diverse array of products and vehicles.
Based on Q2 2026 filing
The company's sole operating segment focused on managing assets across various classes and providing administrative, sales, and shareholder services. Revenue is primarily derived from investment management fees based on a percentage of assets under management.
U.S. Mutual Funds, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Closed-end Funds, Institutional Separate Accounts, Retail Separately Managed Accounts, Private Funds, Collective Investment Trusts, Interval Funds
Retail Investors, Institutional Investors, High-Net-Worth Individuals, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Plans, Endowments, Foundations
A leading global asset manager characterized by a highly diversified product mix and a multi-brand strategy involving specialized investment boutiques.
United States, Luxembourg, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Global
Retail, Institutional, High-Net-Worth
Financial Data Providers, Technology Infrastructure Providers, Third-party Custodians, Outsourced Transfer Agents
Individual Retail Investors, Corporate Pension Plans, Public Retirement Systems, Insurance Companies, Healthcare Systems, Family Offices
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Common questions about Franklin Resources
Franklin Resources is a global investment management organization that provides a broad range of investment strategies and wealth management solutions to retail, institutional, and high-net-worth clients. Operating primarily under the Franklin Templeton brand, the company leverages a multi-boutique model of specialist investment managers to deliver expertise across equity, fixed income, alternative, and multi-asset solutions. Its core value proposition centers on providing global investment excellence and specialized capabilities through a diverse array of products and vehicles.
Franklin Resources (BEN) has a market capitalization of $16.2B and trades on NYSE.
Franklin Resources generated $9.0B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $733.6M, representing a net margin of 8.1%. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Franklin Resources's key competitors include T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., BlackRock, Inc., Invesco Ltd., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Franklin Resources has approximately 10,300 employees.