BEN Stock Recent News

BEN is set to expand its alternatives platform with a majority stake in Apera, boosting global credit AUM to $87 billion.

BEN's AUM rose to $1.57 trillion in May, driven by positive markets and net inflows despite outflows at Western Asset.

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.57 trillion at May 31, 2025, compared to $1.53 trillion at April 30, 2025. This month's AUM reflected the positive impact of markets and preliminary long-term net inflows of $1 billion, inclusive of $3 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management.1 Excluding Western Asset Management, preliminary long-term net infl.

WILMINGTON, Del., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mental health is an urgent concern for students across South Africa, especially in underserved communities with limited access to care.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton Continues Expansion of Alternatives Platform with Agreement to Acquire Apera.

COIN, NTRS, BK, BEN and BAC defied May's selloff mantra, riding strong fundamentals and sector tailwinds to gains.

While rising expenses and pressure on margins are near-term concerns for the Investment Management industry, rising AUM balance and demand for higher-yielding investment vehicles will support Franklin (BEN), Affiliated Managers (AMG) and Federated (FHI).

Dividend Aristocrats have slightly outperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, despite underperforming in April and May. Dividend growth remains robust, with 41 of 69 Aristocrats announcing increases in 2025 and the average growth rate at 4.75%. 22 Aristocrats appear both undervalued and offer a projected long-term annualized return of at least 10%, based on dividend yield theory and earnings growth.

MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tomorrow, Meta shareholders will vote on a resolution asking Meta to assess its child safety impacts and whether harm to children on its platform has been reduced. The vote follows reports that the company's Instagram Teens feature “fails spectacularly on some key dimensions”, including promoting sexual, racist, drug and alcohol-related content. The resolution - filed by Proxy Impact on behalf of Dr. Lisette Cooper and co-filed by 18 institutional investors.

BEN gains 6.2% in three months on AUM growth and acquisitions, but rising costs and fee volatility keep the stock in hold territory.