BEN Dividend Yield 2026: Franklin Resources, Inc.

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Data last updated: Jul 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Jul 06, 2026): Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) pays a $1.31 annual dividend ($0.33 quarterly), yielding 3.84% at $34.11/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-29. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 3.84%

Annual Dividend: $1.31 per share

Payout Ratio: 84.3%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-29

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 43

About Franklin Resources, Inc. Dividend

Franklin Resources, Inc. dividend has been a fixture for income-oriented investors in the asset management space for decades. BEN currently pays a 3.84% yield, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $1.31 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 29, 2026. With a beta of 1.576, this is not a low-volatility holding, which makes it better suited to income-focused investors who can tolerate price swings in exchange for the yield.

Dividend Safety

Franklin Resources, Inc. pays out 84.3% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as high (above 75%). BEN manages equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds across a global client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and trusts, providing a broad revenue base that currently supports the payout. Franklin Resources, Inc. dividend safety faces pressure from that elevated ratio, which leaves limited room to absorb earnings declines without putting the dividend at risk.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Franklin Resources, Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 7.7% per year from 2004 to 2024. The per-share dividend grew from $0.355 to $1.56 over that period (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 581.7% in 2005, though the history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, and the current consecutive increase streak stands at zero years.

Franklin Resources, Inc. Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+3.3%	$1.17 (2022)	$1.29 (2025)
5-Year	+3.4%	$1.09 (2020)	$1.29 (2025)
10-Year	+7.4%	$0.63 (2015)	$1.29 (2025)

Is Franklin Resources, Inc. a Good Dividend Stock?

BEN fits income-focused investors who want exposure to the asset management industry and can accept a high payout ratio alongside price volatility. The yield of 3.84% sits in the moderate (2-4%) range and runs above the 5-year average of 3.55%, which reflects some compression in the share price rather than a dividend acceleration. Growth over the long run has been meaningful at 7.7% annually, but the streak of consecutive increases is currently at zero. The trade-off is clear: a yield that beats BEN's own historical average, paid by a company with a global client base, but with a payout ratio that leaves little cushion if earnings soften.

Recent Franklin Resources, Inc. Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-29	$0.3300
2026-03-31	$0.3300
2025-12-30	$0.3300
2025-09-30	$0.3200
2025-06-27	$0.3200
2025-03-31	$0.3200
2024-12-30	$0.3200
2024-09-30	$0.3100
2024-06-28	$0.3100
2024-03-27	$0.3100

Franklin Resources, Inc. Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.6600
2025	$1.2900
2024	$1.5600
2023	$0.9000
2022	$1.1700

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Franklin Resources, Inc. pay dividends?

Franklin Resources, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $0.33 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 29, 2026.

What is Franklin Resources, Inc.'s current dividend yield?

The current BEN dividend yield is 3.84%, which is above the stock's 5-year average yield of 3.55%. That gap means investors are currently receiving more income relative to price than the stock has historically offered.

Has Franklin Resources, Inc. ever cut its dividend?

The available dividend history contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so a cut has occurred within the data window. The current consecutive increase streak stands at zero years, confirming the dividend has not grown uninterrupted in recent history.

How fast has Franklin Resources, Inc. grown its dividend?

Franklin Resources, Inc. has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7% per year from 2004 to 2024. Over that 20-year window, the annual per-share dividend grew from $0.355 to $1.56.

Is Franklin Resources, Inc. dividend safe?

The 84.3% payout ratio is high, leaving limited buffer if earnings decline. BEN's broad client base across institutions, pension plans, and individuals provides revenue diversification, but the elevated payout ratio means the dividend has less room to absorb earnings pressure than lower-payout peers.

What type of investor is Franklin Resources, Inc. best suited for?

BEN fits income-focused investors who prioritize yield over price stability. The 3.84% yield and long dividend history are the main draws, but a beta of 1.576 and a high payout ratio mean this stock carries both price and earnings risk.

How does Franklin Resources, Inc. compare to its own historical yield?

At 3.84%, the current yield is above the 5-year average of 3.55%. That difference reflects a share price that has declined relative to the dividend level, not an increase in the dividend itself.

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