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Franklin Resources (BEN) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$20.50 -0.24 (-1.13%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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Franklin Resources Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
6.25%
Annual Dividend
$1.28
Next
Dividend Payment
Apr. 11
Dividend Increase
Track Record
45 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
3.42%
Dividend Payout Ratio
196.92%

Franklin Resources (BEN) pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share, with a dividend yield of 6.25%. The next quarterly payment of $0.32 per share is scheduled for Friday, April 11, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, March 31. BEN has grown its dividend for 45 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 1.13%. The company currently pays out 196.92% of its earnings and 38.03% of its cash flow as dividends.

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BEN Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Franklin Resources' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

BEN Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Franklin Resources' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Franklin Resources vs. The Competition

Compare Franklin Resources' annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Finance and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeFranklin ResourcesFinance CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.28$0.02$1.58
Dividend Yield6.25%5.38%3.65%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth3.42%11.42%11.49%
Track Record45 years19 years25 years

Franklin Resources Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings196.92%
Based on This Year's Estimate59.26%
Based on Next Year's Estimate52.89%
Based on Cashflow38.03%

Franklin Resources Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/4/2025quarterly$0.32 - 6.15%3/31/20253/31/20254/11/2025
12/4/2024quarterly$0.32+$0.01
3.23%
5.65%12/30/202412/30/20241/10/2025
8/26/2024quarterly$0.31 - 5.98%9/30/20249/30/202410/11/2024
5/21/2024quarterly$0.31 - 5.19%6/28/20246/28/20247/12/2024
2/6/2024quarterly$0.31 - 4.66%3/27/20243/28/20244/12/2024
12/12/2023quarterly$0.31+$0.01
3.33%
4.67%1/2/20241/3/20241/12/2024
9/6/2023quarterly$0.30 - 4.6%9/28/20239/29/202310/13/2023
6/8/2023quarterly$0.30 - 4.59%6/29/20236/30/20237/14/2023

This table shows Franklin Resources' quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Franklin Resources Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Franklin Resources is 6.25%. Learn more on BEN's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for BEN shares is $1.28. Learn more on BEN's annual dividend history.

Franklin Resources pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Franklin Resources's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.32 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Franklin Resources's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.32 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Franklin Resources's next ex-dividend date is Monday, March 31, 2025.

Franklin Resources's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, December 30, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 3.42% per year.

Franklin Resources has increased its dividend for the past 45 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for BEN is:
  • 196.92% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 59.26% based on this year's estimates
  • 52.89% based on next year's estimates
  • 38.03% based on cash flow

Franklin Resources' dividend yield of 6.11% is higher than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. BEN has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.7, making it a leading dividend payer. The company's 45 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Franklin Resources' dividend payout ratio of 196.92% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, BEN will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 52.89% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Franklin Resources stock as a Reduce, forecasting potential downside risks or overvaluation, signaling caution for investors.


This page (NYSE:BEN) was last updated on 2/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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