Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure36 years of earnings data (1990–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Earnings Overview
As of July 6, 2026, Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $812M, reflecting +7.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.57 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 6.0%.
Looking at the long-term picture, BEN's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -10.6%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $2.38B in fiscal 2014.
Franklin Resources, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 80.3%, operating margin of 6.9%, and net margin of 6.0%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including IVZ (-$243M net income, -4.4% margin), TROW ($2.09B net income, 28.5% margin), AMG ($755M net income, 29.3% margin), BEN has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare BEN vs IVZ →
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BEN Historical Earnings Data (1990–2025)
36 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $525M | +12.9% | $604M | $0.91 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| 2024 | $465M | -47.3% | $408M | $0.85 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 2023 | $883M | -31.7% | $1.10B | $1.72 | 11.2% | 14.0% |
| 2022 | $1.29B | -29.5% | $1.77B | $2.53 | 15.6% | 21.4% |
| 2021 | $1.83B | +129.2% | $1.88B | $3.57 | 21.7% | 22.3% |
| 2020 | $799M | -33.2% | $1.05B | $1.59 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 2019 | $1.20B | +56.4% | $1.47B | $2.35 | 21.1% | 25.9% |
| 2018 | $764M | -54.9% | $2.03B | $1.42 | 12.3% | 32.7% |
| 2017 | $1.70B | -1.7% | $2.26B | $3.01 | 26.5% | 35.4% |
| 2016 | $1.73B | -15.2% | $2.37B | $2.94 | 26.1% | 35.7% |
| 2015 | $2.04B | -14.6% | $3.03B | $3.29 | 25.6% | 38.1% |
| 2014 | $2.38B | +10.9% | $3.22B | $3.79 | 28.1% | 37.9% |
| 2013 | $2.15B | +11.3% | $2.92B | $3.37 | 26.9% | 36.6% |
| 2012 | $1.93B | +0.4% | $2.52B | $2.98 | 27.2% | 35.4% |
| 2011 | $1.92B | +33.1% | $2.66B | $2.87 | 26.9% | 37.3% |
| 2010 | $1.45B | +61.2% | $1.96B | $2.11 | 24.7% | 33.5% |
| 2009 | $897M | -43.5% | $1.20B | $1.29 | 21.4% | 28.7% |
| 2008 | $1.59B | -10.4% | $2.10B | $2.22 | 26.3% | 34.8% |
| 2007 | $1.77B | +39.9% | $2.07B | $2.34 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2006 | $1.27B | +19.8% | $1.63B | $1.62 | 25.1% | 32.3% |
| 2005 | $1.06B | +49.7% | $1.29B | $1.35 | 24.5% | 29.9% |
| 2004 | $707M | +40.5% | $931M | $0.92 | 20.6% | 27.1% |
| 2003 | $503M | +16.2% | $648M | $0.66 | 19.1% | 24.6% |
| 2002 | $433M | -10.7% | $586M | $0.55 | 17.2% | 23.2% |
| 2001 | $485M | -13.8% | $512M | $0.64 | 20.6% | 21.7% |
| 2000 | $562M | +31.7% | $663M | $0.76 | 24.0% | 28.4% |
| 1999 | $427M | -14.7% | $539M | $0.56 | 18.9% | 23.8% |
| 1998 | $500M | +15.3% | $642M | $0.66 | 19.4% | 24.9% |
| 1997 | $434M | +37.9% | $591M | $0.57 | 20.1% | 27.3% |
| 1996 | $315M | +17.0% | $417M | $0.42 | 20.7% | 27.5% |
| 1995 | $269M | +7.0% | $368M | $0.36 | 21.4% | 29.3% |
| 1994 | $251M | +43.2% | $367M | $0.33 | 30.9% | 45.1% |
| 1993 | $176M | +41.4% | $285M | $0.23 | 27.4% | 44.5% |
| 1992 | $124M | +26.4% | $432M | $0.18 | 32.2% | 112.2% |
| 1991 | $98M | +9.8% | $174M | $0.14 | 30.8% | 54.7% |
| 1990 | $89M | - | $157M | $0.13 | 31.1% | 54.4% |
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BEN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BEN stock.
What is BEN earnings per share (EPS)?
BEN trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.57, reflecting +7.1% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -10.6%. Complete EPS history from 1990 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Franklin Resources, Inc.'s net income?
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) trailing twelve-month net income is $812M as of 2025. Earnings grew +7.1% year-over-year. Franklin Resources, Inc. has been profitable for 36 consecutive years.
Is BEN profitable?
Yes, BEN is profitable with a TTM net income of $812M and a net profit margin of +6.0%. Franklin Resources, Inc. has generated profits for 36 consecutive years.
What is BEN's earnings growth rate?
BEN compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +7.1%, 3-Year: -28.9%, 5-Year: -10.6%, 10-Year: -12.1%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1990 to 2025.
What are BEN's profit margins?
Franklin Resources, Inc. net profit margin is +6.0%, operating margin is +6.9%, and gross margin is +80.3%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +3.7%.
Is BEN growing earnings?
BEN is growing earnings steadily. YoY EPS growth of +7.1% is consistent with the 5-year CAGR of -10.6%. TTM net income is $812M.
What was BEN's best earnings year?
Franklin Resources, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $2.4B, achieved in fiscal year 2014. Earnings history on this page spans 1990 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were BEN's earnings last quarter?
BEN's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $347M with diluted EPS of $0.52. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.