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Franklin Resources

Franklin Resources, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of investment management and related services. The firm offers services and products under various distinct brand names, including, but not limited to, Franklin, Templeton, Legg Mason, Benefit Street Partners, Brandywine Global Investment Management, Clarion Partners, ClearBridge Investments, Fiduciary Trust International, Franklin Bissett, Franklin Mutual Series, K2, LibertyShares, Martin Currie, Royce Investment Partners and Western Asset Management Company. It provides investment management and related services to retail, institutional and high-net-worth investors in jurisdictions worldwide. The company was founded by Rupert H. Johnson, Sr. in 1947 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

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Franklin Resources reports strong Q1 earnings, eyes growth in alternatives

Franklin Resources (BEN) showcased strong financial performance with notable net inflows and improved strategy performance.
The company's focus on alternative investments, ETFs, and wealth management presents growth opportunities.
Challenges include managing outflows, retail distribution complexities, and optimizing fixed income sales.
Efficient expense management, brand leverage, and strategic reorganization are key to future success.

Franklin Resources (BEN) reports strong Q2 earnings amid market challenges

Franklin Resources (BEN) Q2 2023 Earnings Call highlighted positive momentum with increased AUM and strong investment performance.
The company is capitalizing on demand for active strategies and alternative assets, while addressing challenges in equities and private credit.
Opportunities lie in strategic adjustments in fixed income, multi-asset growth, and leveraging technology for wealth solutions.

Franklin Resources (BEN) reports strong Q3 performance and strategic growth

Franklin Resources (BEN) sees positive trends in net flows, investment performance, and strategic partnerships in Q3 2023. Challenges with Morningstar categorization and slower conversion of late-stage opportunities persist. Opportunities lie in alternative investments and centralized distribution efforts for future growth.

Franklin Resources reports improved performance and growth opportunities post-acquisition

Franklin Resources (BEN) showcased improved performance with positive net flows in key areas, strategic acquisitions to enhance market presence, and a focus on expense discipline and organic growth. Challenges include core plus investments and regulatory impacts, while opportunities arise from the Putnam acquisition and leveraging distribution capabilities.

Franklin Resources (BEN) reports strong Q2 performance and eyes private market growth

Franklin Resources delivered a robust performance in Q2 2024, driven by strong AUM growth, positive net flows, and strategic investments. The company's focus on active management, private markets, and global client engagement proved successful. Challenges lie in fee rate fluctuations and market uncertainties, while opportunities abound in private markets fundraising and channel expansion.

Franklin Resources (BEN) reports solid Q3 performance amidst market complexities

Franklin Resources (BEN) navigated a complex investment landscape with $1.65 trillion AUM and consistent performance.
While facing challenges like fee rates, the company leverages strengths in private markets and product development.
Opportunities in partnerships, ETF growth, and revenue diversification position the company for future growth.

Franklin Resources (BEN) reports strong Q4 earnings amid diversification push

Franklin Resources (BEN) delivered a robust performance in Q4 2024, leveraging diversification and strategic acquisitions for growth amidst challenges.
The company's strengths in expense management, operational efficiency, and client partnerships position it well for future opportunities in private markets and wealth management.
While facing challenges from Western Asset's outflows, Franklin Resources remains focused on growth strategies, revenue targets, and addressing investor concerns.

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Franklin Resources (BEN) joins BlackRock (BLK), WisdomTree (WT) and Invesco (IVZ), among other companies, in the Bitcoin ETF Race.

Franklin Resources (BEN) Joins the Ongoing Bitcoin ETF Race

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Franklin's (BEN) July AUM balance improves on the back of favorable market performance partially offset by long-term net outflows.

Franklin's (BEN) July AUM Rises 1.4% on Favorable Markets

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Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN ) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call July 28, 2023 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Selene Oh - Head of IR Jennifer Johnson - President and CEO Matt Nicholls - CFO and COO Adam Spector - Head of Global Distribution Conference Call Participants Alexander Blostein - Goldman Sachs Glenn Schorr - Evercore Michael Cyprys - Morgan Stanley Patrick Davitt - Autonomous Research Craig Siegenthaler - BofA Brennan Hawken - UBS Kenneth Worthington - JPMorgan Daniel Fannon - Jefferies Brian Bedell - Deutsche Bank Operator Welcome to the Franklin Resources Earnings Conference Call for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Hello. My name is Joanna and I will be your call operator today.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

While a rise in AUM has been a tailwind, Franklin's (BEN) third-quarter fiscal 2023 results display top-line weakness and higher expenses.

Franklin (BEN) Q3 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Franklin Resources (BEN) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2023, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Franklin Resources (BEN) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

Franklin Resources (BEN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.60 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.82 per share a year ago.

Franklin Resources (BEN) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

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Franklin (BEN) is expected to have witnessed AUM growth in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, supported by a decent market performance.

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WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced Jenny Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN), has been elected to its board of directors. The appointment brings the total number of Thermo Fisher board members to 12. In a career at Franklin Templeton spanning 35 years, Johnson has been a key driver in the company's transformation to what is now one of the largest global.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Elects New Director to Board

Franklin's (BEN) June AUM balance improves on the back of a favorable market performance.

Franklin's (BEN) June AUM Rises 1.9% on Favorable Markets

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AG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc , a real estate investment trust (REIT) managed by Angelo Gordon & Co, made a stock-and-cash offer on Thursday for Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp , a peer managed by Franklin Resources Inc , that values it at about $300 million, including debt.

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SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Friday, July 28, 2023 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] will release its third quarter operating results. A written commentary on the results will also be available via investors.franklinresources.com at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. In addition, Jenny Johnson, President and CEO; Matthew Nicholls, Executive Vice President, CFO and COO; and Adam Spector, Executive Vice President - Global Adv.

Franklin Resources, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter Results on July 28, 2023

Franklin Resources has a 4.7% dividend yield. T. Rowe Price has a 4.6% yield.

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Franklin Resources continues to pursue deals, which fail to address the underlying competitive positioning issue. This results in higher leverage with stable results at best, in fact, declines are seen on topline and bottom line results. Despite a market rally, shares are lagging, for good reasons.

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Franklin (BEN) benefits from strategic acquisitions and a strong distribution platform. However, high reliance on investment management fees and rising operating expenses are headwinds.

Franklin (BEN) Aided by Strategic Buyouts Amid Rising Expenses

Franklin's (BEN) May AUM declines 1.2% on weaker market performance and slight long-term net outflows.

Franklin's (BEN) May AUM Declines 1.2% on Weaker Markets

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