Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) beats Q3 CY2026 sales expectations

Franklin Templeton Inc (BEN) reported $84.1B in long-term net inflows for fiscal 2026, up $181B from 2025, with adjusted operating income rising 23% to $2.02B. Alternatives AUM hit a record $305B, while ETF and Canvas AUM also reached new highs. Fixed income AUM saw net outflows of $700M. The company raised its fundraising targets for fiscal 2029. Management discussed growth strategies, fee pressures, and potential risks from tax law changes.

Franklin (BEN) reported Q4 2026 earnings, highlighting 38% growth in long-term inflows to $474B. AUM reached $1.81T, with positive flows across equity, alternatives, and multi-asset. The company raised its fiscal 2029 private markets fundraising target to $150B. Strategic acquisitions and global expansion were noted.

Franklin Resources (BEN) reported Q4 2029 adjusted operating margin of 35%, up from 30% target. Private markets fundraising reached $150B, ETF assets $200B, and Canvas assets $100B. Fiscal 2027 outlook includes 30% operating margin, $5.1B expenses, and stable fee rates. Company expects higher performance fees and potential acquisitions in private credit and high-net-worth wealth management.

Franklin Templeton (BEN) stock rose 3.45% to $33.32 after reporting annual net income of $1.08B, up from $524.9M. AUM hit a record $1.8T, with long-term net inflows of $84.1B. Quarterly net income grew to $380.1M from $117.6M.

Franklin DE (BEN) reported Q4 EPS of $0.94, beating estimates by $0.17, with revenue at $2.43B, exceeding expectations. The stock is down 3.91% over 3 months but up 47.59% year-over-year. InvestingPro rates its financial health as 'good performance'.

Franklin Templeton (BEN) reported Q4 2026 net income of $380.1M ($0.72/share), up from $117.6M ($0.21/share) YoY. Adjusted profit was $493.4M ($0.94/share), higher than $357.5M ($0.67/share) prior year. Revenue increased to $2.434B, with expenses dropping to $2.079B. BEN stock rose 4.05% premarket.