Operating

Deferred Taxes

Franklin Resources Deferred Taxes decreased by 53.7% to $29.20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 170.4%, from -$41.50M to $29.20M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Taxes shows a downward trend with a 263.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ2 2026Apr 28, 2026

How to read this metric

Positive values indicate tax benefits that improve cash flow, while negative values indicate cash tax outflows exceeding accounting expense.

Detailed definition

This reflects the difference between income tax expense recognized in the financial statements and the actual tax payabl...

Peer comparison

Common across all industries; highly dependent on specific tax jurisdictions and capital expenditure cycles.

Metric ID: deferred_income_taxes

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value-$26.30M$46.00M-$34.80M$38.10M$52.60M$42.10M-$122.50M$106.50M-$57.70M-$20.00M-$89.60M$1.60M-$41.50M$0.00-$8.90M$63.10M$29.20M
QoQ Change+274.9%-175.7%+209.5%+38.1%-20.0%-391.0%+186.9%-154.2%+65.3%-348.0%+101.8%<-999%+100.0%+809.0%-53.7%
YoY Change+300.0%-8.5%-252.0%+102.5%+52.9%-118.8%+102.8%+100.0%+90.1%>999%+170.4%
Range-$122.50M$106.50M
CAGR+2.6%
Avg YoY Growth+398.5%
Median YoY Growth+100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Resources's deferred taxes?
Franklin Resources (BEN) reported deferred taxes of $29.20M in Q1 2026.
How has Franklin Resources's deferred taxes changed year-over-year?
Franklin Resources's deferred taxes increased by 170.4% year-over-year, from -$41.50M to $29.20M.
What is the long-term trend for Franklin Resources's deferred taxes?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), Franklin Resources's deferred taxes has grown at a 263.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.70M to -$48.80M.
What does deferred taxes mean?
The difference between tax reported on the income statement and actual cash taxes paid.