Operating Expenses
Technology & Communications
Franklin Resources Technology & Communications increased by 0.4% to $157.60M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.7%, from $158.70M to $157.60M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Technology & Communications shows an upward trend with a 7.3% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026Apr 28, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects strategic investment in digital capabilities, while a decrease may indicate cost-cutting measures or completed infrastructure projects.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the costs associated with maintaining the firm's technology infrastructure, software development, cyb...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Technology Expense' or 'Information Technology Costs' at large financial institutions.
Metric ID:
jpm_technology_and_communications_expenseHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $121.80M | $130.30M | $123.80M | $126.90M | $125.90M | $123.60M | $121.40M | $128.00M | $127.30M | $128.30M | $131.00M | $155.10M | $156.60M | $177.40M | $156.00M | $158.70M | $162.70M | $166.20M | $157.00M | $157.60M |
| QoQ Change | — | +7.0% | -5.0% | +2.5% | -0.8% | -1.8% | -1.8% | +5.4% | -0.5% | +0.8% | +2.1% | +18.4% | +1.0% | +13.3% | -12.1% | +1.7% | +2.5% | +2.2% | -5.5% | +0.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +3.4% | -5.1% | -1.9% | +0.9% | +1.1% | +3.8% | +7.9% | +21.2% | +23.0% | +38.3% | +19.1% | +2.3% | +3.9% | -6.3% | +0.6% | -0.7% |
Range$121.40M – $177.40M
CAGR+5.6%
Avg YoY Growth+7.0%
Median YoY Growth+2.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Franklin Resources's technology & communications?
- Franklin Resources (BEN) reported technology & communications of $157.60M in Q1 2026.
- How has Franklin Resources's technology & communications changed year-over-year?
- Franklin Resources's technology & communications decreased by 0.7% year-over-year, from $158.70M to $157.60M.
- What is the long-term trend for Franklin Resources's technology & communications?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Franklin Resources's technology & communications has grown at a 7.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $486.10M to $643.60M.
- What does technology & communications mean?
- Operating expenses related to technology infrastructure, software, and communications.