Franklin Templeton posts FY‑2026 profit more than doubles and records $1.8 trillion AUM

Franklin Templeton reported preliminary fiscal‑2026 results showing net income of $1.08 billion, up from $524.9 million a year earlier. Quarterly profit jumped to $380.1 million on revenue of $2.434 billion, while adjusted earnings per share rose to $0.94. The firm ended September 2026 with $1.795 trillion in assets under management, a record 8 % increase, and attracted $84.1 billion of long‑term net inflows. Management also repurchased 2.5 million shares for $86.1 million during the quarter.

The surge in profit and AUM strengthens the balance sheet and may support higher dividend payouts or further share buybacks, as indicated by the $86.1 million repurchase. Analysts note the record inflows and margin expansion could drive continued earnings growth, which may influence valuation models.

  • 1Preliminary net income for fiscal 2026 was $1.08 billion, more than double the prior year’s $524.9 million.
  • 2Q4 2026 net income was $380.1 million, up from $117.6 million YoY.
  • 3Q4 2026 revenue was $2,434.9 million, a 4 % YoY increase.
  • 4Adjusted earnings per share for Q4 2026 were $0.94, up from $0.67 YoY.
  • 5GAAP earnings per share for Q4 2026 were $0.72, up from $0.21 YoY.
  • 6Assets under management at September 30, 2026 were $1.795 trillion, an 8 % increase YoY.

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