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Franklin Templeton FY2026 long-term net inflows: $84.1B

Fiscal 2026 long-term net inflows were $84.1 billion, following $97.4 billion of net outflows in fiscal 2025.

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Franklin Templeton, Inc. (BEN) reported preliminary fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 net income attributable to the company of $380.1 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, versus $117.6 million and $0.21 a year earlier. Revenue was $2,434.9 million, up 4%. For fiscal 2026, preliminary net income was $1,075.3 million ($1.97 per diluted share), compared with $524.9 million ($0.91); revenue was $9,415.3 million, up 7%. Preliminary operating income for the quarter was $355.8 million, compared with $85.4 million a year earlier.

Preliminary adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure, was $493.4 million ($0.94 per diluted share) for the quarter and $1,642.6 million ($3.07 per diluted share) for the year. Year-end assets under management were $1,795.1 billion, up 8% year over year. Long-term net inflows were $20.8 billion in the quarter and $84.1 billion for the year, compared with $97.4 billion of net outflows in fiscal 2025. Franklin Templeton reported $7.4 billion in cash and investments, including direct investments in consolidated investment products, and said it returned $1.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and repurchases. It repurchased 2.5 million common shares for $86.1 million during the quarter.

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  • Moderate pointFiscal-year net income rose 105% to $1,075.3 million.
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Quarterly net income attributable to Franklin Templeton $380.1 million Quarter ended September 30, 2026; up 223% year over year from $117.6 million.
Quarterly diluted earnings per share $0.72 per diluted share Quarter ended September 30, 2026; up 243% year over year from $0.21.
Fiscal-year net income attributable to Franklin Templeton $1,075.3 million Fiscal year ended September 30, 2026; up 105% from $524.9 million.
Fiscal-year diluted earnings per share $1.97 per diluted share Fiscal year ended September 30, 2026; up 116% from $0.91.
Fiscal-year operating revenues $9,415.3 million Fiscal year ended September 30, 2026; up 7% from $8,770.7 million.
Ending assets under management $1,795.1 billion At September 30, 2026; up 8% year over year.
Fiscal-year long-term net flows $84.1 billion Twelve months ended September 30, 2026.
Quarterly operating income $355.8 million Quarter ended September 30, 2026; up 317% year over year from $85.4 million.
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"direct investments in consolidated investment products"
long-term net flows financial
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Quarterly net income attributable to Franklin Templeton Preliminary $380.1 million Up 223% year over year
Quarterly diluted earnings per share Preliminary $0.72 per diluted share Up 243% year over year
Fiscal-year net income attributable to Franklin Templeton Preliminary $1,075.3 million Up 105% year over year
Fiscal-year diluted earnings per share Preliminary $1.97 per diluted share Up 116% year over year
Fiscal-year operating revenues $9,415.3 million Up 7% year over year

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What was BEN's net income in the fourth quarter of 2026?
Preliminary net income attributable to Franklin Templeton was $380.1 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The comparable year-earlier figures were $117.6 million and $0.21 per diluted share.

How much long-term net inflow did BEN report for fiscal 2026?
Franklin Templeton reported $84.1 billion of long-term net inflows for fiscal 2026, compared with $97.4 billion of long-term net outflows in fiscal 2025. Fiscal 2026 inflows included $39.5 billion of long-term reinvested distributions.

What was BEN's adjusted diluted EPS in Q4 2026?
Preliminary adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.94 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with $0.67 a year earlier. The company describes adjusted diluted earnings per share as a non-GAAP measure.

How many shares did BEN repurchase in Q4 2026?
Franklin Templeton repurchased 2.5 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $86.1 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2026

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-0931813-2670991
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
               
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 312-2000

Franklin Resources, Inc.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per shareBENNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company    ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐ 



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 6, 2026, Franklin Templeton, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the preliminary financial results for the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company also posted a fourth quarter and fiscal year earnings commentary on its internet website, available via investors.franklintempleton.com.

The contents of the Company’s website referenced herein and in the exhibit are not incorporated into this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in these Items 2.02 and 7.01, including the exhibits hereto, (x) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and (y) shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings (unless the Company specifically states that the information or exhibits in this particular report with respect to Item 2.02 or Item 7.01, as the case may be, are incorporated by reference).

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

The exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index are incorporated herein by reference.


Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.Description
99.1 
Press Release dated November 6, 2026 issued by Franklin Templeton, Inc. Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, INC.
Date:November 6, 2026/s/ Matthew Nicholls
Matthew Nicholls
Co-President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Date:November 6, 2026
/s/ Lindsey H. Oshita
Lindsey H. Oshita
Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT 99.1
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Contact:Franklin Templeton, Inc.
Investor Relations: Selene Oh (650) 312-4091, selene.oh@franklintempleton.com
Public Relations: Jeaneen Terrio (212) 632-4005, jeaneen.terrio@franklintempleton.com
investors.franklintempleton.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Franklin Templeton, Inc. Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results

San Mateo, CA, November 6, 2026 – Franklin Templeton, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE: BEN] today announced preliminary net income1 of $380.1 million or $0.72 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, as compared to net income of $171.5 million or $0.31 per diluted share for the previous quarter, and $117.6 million or $0.21 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Preliminary net income1 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2026 was $1,075.3 million or $1.97 per diluted share, as compared to $524.9 million or $0.91 per diluted share for the prior fiscal year. Preliminary operating income was $355.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, as compared to operating income of $215.8 million for the previous quarter and $85.4 million for the prior year.

As supplemental information, the Company is providing certain adjusted performance measures which are based on methodologies other than generally accepted accounting principles. Preliminary adjusted net income2 was $493.4 million and preliminary adjusted diluted earnings per share2 was $0.94 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, as compared to $386.3 million and $0.72 for the previous quarter, and $357.5 million and $0.67 for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Preliminary adjusted net income2 was $1,642.6 million and preliminary adjusted diluted earnings per share2 was $3.07 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2026, as compared to $1,195.8 million and $2.22 for the prior fiscal year. Preliminary adjusted operating income2 was $598.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, as compared to $508.9 million for the previous quarter and $472.4 million for the prior year.

“Franklin Templeton delivered strong fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 results, reflecting the momentum across our business and continued execution of our strategy,” said Jenny Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Templeton, Inc. “We generated $20.8 billion in long-term net inflows during the fourth quarter, bringing full-year long-term net inflows to $84.1 billion, with positive net flows in every quarter this fiscal year across all regions and in both retail and institutional channels. Equity, multi-asset and alternatives each generated net inflows and reached record assets under management, demonstrating the breadth of our investment capabilities and global distribution platform. AUM increased 8% year-over-year to $1.8 trillion, and our institutional pipeline of won-but-unfunded mandates remained strong at $22.0 billion.

“Throughout the fiscal year, we made significant progress in scaling our key growth areas, achieving record AUM across alternatives, ETFs, retail SMAs, Canvas® and our international business. Alternative AUM reached $304.6 billion, with $48.7 billion in fundraising, including $43.2 billion in private markets for the fiscal year. We also saw strong growth across our investment vehicles, with ETF AUM increasing 73% to $84.6 billion, retail SMA AUM growing 19% to $196.3 billion and Canvas AUM doubling to $32.6 billion. International AUM reached approximately $525 billion, with $29.0 billion in long-term net inflows, reflecting the strength of our global distribution platform. This broad-based momentum demonstrates our ability to bring the full breadth of our investment capabilities to clients globally and highlights the progress we are making against our five-year strategic plan.

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“We remain disciplined in managing expenses while continuing to invest in the future, including strategic acquisitions to enhance our capabilities and increasing our adjusted operating margin ahead of plan. Our balance sheet continues to provide financial flexibility with $7.4 billion4 in cash and investments, after returning $1.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

“As we enter fiscal year 2027, we see significant opportunities as our industry evolves, including growing demand for private markets, customized solutions and innovative investment vehicles. Our broad investment expertise across public and private markets, along with our global reach, positions us well to deliver integrated solutions and serve as a trusted strategic partner to our clients. We remain focused on putting our clients first, delivering strong investment outcomes and creating long-term value for clients, shareholders and employees. I want to thank our employees around the world for their dedication and contributions to another successful year.”

Quarter Ended% ChangeQuarter Ended% ChangeFiscal Year Ended September 30,% Change
30-Sep-2630-Jun-26Qtr. vs. Qtr.30-Sep-25Year vs. Year20262025
Financial Results
(in millions, except per share data)
Operating revenues$2,434.9 $2,358.4 3%$2,343.7 4%$9,415.3 $8,770.7 7%
Operating income
355.8 215.8 65%85.4 317%1,175.9 604.1 95%
Operating margin14.6%9.2%3.6%12.5%6.9%
Net income1
$380.1 $171.5 122%$117.6 223%$1,075.3 $524.9 105%
Diluted earnings per share
0.72 0.31 132%0.21 243%1.97 0.91 116%
As adjusted (non-GAAP):2
Adjusted operating income$598.6 $508.9 18%$472.4 27%$2,019.4 $1,640.2 23%
Adjusted operating margin31.8%28.0%26.0%28.0 %24.5 %
Adjusted net income$493.4 $386.3 28%$357.5 38%$1,642.6 $1,195.8 37%
Adjusted diluted earnings per share0.94 0.72 31%0.67 40%3.07 2.22 38%
Assets Under Management
(in billions)
Ending$1,795.1 $1,791.6 0%$1,661.2 8%$1,795.1 $1,661.2 8%
Average3
1,801.8 1,750.0 3%1,633.7 10%1,735.4 1,606.7 8%
Long-term net flows20.8 18.4 (11.9)84.1 (97.4)

Total AUM was $1,795.1 billion at September 30, 2026, up $3.5 billion during the quarter due to $20.8 billion of long-term net inflows, offset by negative impact of $11.3 billion of net market change, distributions, and other and $6.0 billion of cash management net outflows. Long-term net inflows include $3.3 billion of long-term reinvested distributions. AUM increased $133.9 billion during the fiscal year due to $84.1 billion of long-term net inflows, inclusive of $11.7 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management (“WAM”), the positive impact of $46.4 billion of net market change, distributions, and other, $6.2 billion from acquisitions partially offset by the $2.8 billion of cash management net outflows. Long-term net inflows include $39.5 billion of long-term reinvested distributions.

Cash and cash equivalents and investments were $6.0 billion and, including the Company’s direct investments in consolidated investment products (“CIPs”), were $7.4 billion4 at September 30, 2026. Total stockholders’ equity was $13.2 billion and the Company had 512.5 million shares of common stock outstanding at September 30, 2026. The Company repurchased 2.5 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $86.1 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

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Conference Call Information

A written commentary on the results by Jenny Johnson, CEO; Daniel Gamba, Co-President and Chief Commercial Officer; and Matthew Nicholls, Co-President, CFO and COO; will be available via investors.franklintempleton.com today at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Ms. Johnson and Messrs. Gamba and Nicholls will also lead a live teleconference today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to answer questions. Access to the teleconference will be available via investors.franklintempleton.com or by dialing (+1) (877) 407-0989 in North America or (+1) (201) 389-0921 in other locations. A replay of the teleconference can also be accessed by calling (+1) (877) 660-6853 in North America or (+1) (201) 612-7415 in other locations using access code 13763116 after 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 6, 2026 through November 13, 2026, or via investors.franklintempleton.com.

Analysts and investors are encouraged to review the Company’s recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and to contact Investor Relations at investorrelations@franklintempleton.com before the live teleconference for any clarifications or questions related to the earnings release or written commentary.
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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Unaudited
(in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
%
Change		Twelve Months Ended
September 30,		%
Change
2026202520262025
Operating Revenues
Investment management fees$1,945.5 $1,868.1 4%$7,478.9 $6,981.8 7%
Sales and distribution fees403.9 382.4 6%1,593.7 1,474.7 8%
Shareholder servicing fees75.2 79.2 (5%)289.4 264.5 9%
Other10.3 14.0 (26%)53.3 49.7 7%
Total operating revenues2,434.9 2,343.7 4%9,415.3 8,770.7 7%
Operating Expenses
Compensation and benefits1,009.5 1,005.7 0%3,963.4 3,818.2 4%
Sales, distribution and marketing560.2 519.8 8%2,200.5 2,010.9 9%
Information systems and technology169.3 166.2 2%644.7 643.6 0%
Occupancy71.9 72.4 (1%)277.2 286.3 (3%)
Amortization of intangible assets42.0 69.2 (39%)198.4 406.5 (51%)
Impairment of intangible assets
— 202.2 (100%)33.0 226.6 (85%)
General, administrative and other226.2 222.8 2%922.2 774.5 19%
Total operating expenses2,079.1 2,258.3 (8%)8,239.4 8,166.6 1%
Operating Income355.8 85.4 317%1,175.9 604.1 95%
Other Income (Expenses)
Investment and other income, net81.2 84.8 (4%)348.5 212.8 64%
Interest expense
(31.3)(25.2)24%(95.1)(94.9)0%
Investment and other income of consolidated investment products, net236.2 123.1 92%512.4 108.4 373%
Expenses of consolidated investment products
(7.9)(13.8)(43%)(39.3)(43.6)(10%)
Other income, net278.2 168.9 65%726.5 182.7 298%
Income before taxes 634.0 254.3 149%1,902.4 786.8 142%
Taxes on income79.9 65.8 21%399.6 237.9 68%
Net income 554.1 188.5 194%1,502.8 548.9 174%
Less: net income (loss) attributable to
Redeemable noncontrolling interests44.2 36.1 22%126.3 (52.7)NM
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests129.8 34.8 273%301.2 76.7 293%
Net Income Attributable to Franklin Templeton, Inc.$380.1 $117.6 223%$1,075.3 $524.9 105%
Earnings per Share
Basic$0.72 $0.21 243%$1.97 $0.91 116%
Diluted0.72 0.21 243%1.97 0.91 116%
Dividends Declared per Share$0.33 $0.32 3%$1.32 $1.28 3%
Average Shares Outstanding
Basic508.2 514.5 (1%)514.6 516.7 0%
Diluted509.2 515.4 (1%)515.4 517.4 0%
Operating Margin14.6%3.6%12.5%6.9%
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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Unaudited
(in millions, except per share data)Three Months Ended%
Change
Three Months Ended
30-Sep-2630-Jun-2631-Mar-2631-Dec-2530-Sep-25
Operating Revenues
Investment management fees$1,945.5 $1,866.2 

4%$1,819.3 $1,847.9 $1,868.1 
Sales and distribution fees403.9 404.5 0%396.6 388.7 382.4 
Shareholder servicing fees75.2 74.3 1%69.0 70.9 79.2 
Other10.3 13.4 (23%)10.0 19.6 14.0 
Total operating revenues2,434.9 2,358.4 3%2,294.9 2,327.1 2,343.7 
Operating Expenses
Compensation and benefits1,009.5 958.5 5%964.7 1,030.7 1,005.7 
Sales, distribution and marketing560.2 555.4 1%544.0 540.9 519.8 
Information systems and technology169.3 160.8 5%157.6 157.0 166.2 
Occupancy71.9 71.4 1%67.1 66.8 72.4 
Amortization of intangible assets42.0 50.7 (17%)50.6 55.1 69.2 
Impairment of intangible assets
— 33.0 (100%)— — 202.2 
General, administrative and other226.2 312.8 (28%)187.6 195.6 222.8 
Total operating expenses2,079.1 2,142.6 (3%)1,971.6 2,046.1 2,258.3 
Operating Income
355.8 215.8 65%323.3 281.0 85.4 
Other Income (Expenses)
Investment and other income, net81.2 131.0 (38%)56.0 80.3 84.8 
Interest expense(31.3)(23.5)33%(19.9)(20.4)(25.2)
Investment and other income of consolidated investment products, net236.2 54.8 331%96.5 124.9 123.1 
Expenses of consolidated investment products
(7.9)(7.2)10%(10.2)(14.0)(13.8)
Other income, net278.2 155.1 79%122.4 170.8 168.9 
Income before taxes
634.0 370.9 71%445.7 451.8 254.3 
Taxes on income79.9 115.6 (31%)99.1 105.0 65.8 
Net income
554.1 255.3 117%346.6 346.8 188.5 
Less: net income attributable to
Redeemable noncontrolling interests44.2 18.5 139%23.9 39.7 36.1 
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests129.8 65.3 99%54.5 51.6 34.8 
Net Income Attributable to Franklin Templeton, Inc.$380.1 $171.5 122%$268.2 $255.5 $117.6 
Earnings per Share
Basic$0.72 $0.31 132%$0.49 $0.46 $0.21 
Diluted0.72 0.31 132%0.49 0.46 0.21 
Dividends Declared per Share$0.33 $0.33 0%$0.33 $0.33 $0.32 
Average Shares Outstanding
Basic508.2 515.2 (1%)517.5 517.5 514.5 
Diluted509.2 516.0 (1%)518.2 518.3 515.4 
Operating Margin14.6 %9.2 %14.1 %12.1 %3.6 %
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AUM AND FLOWS
(in billions)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Twelve Months Ended
September 30,
2026 5
2025
2026 5
2025
Beginning AUM$1,791.6 $1,611.8 $1,661.2 $1,678.6 
Long-term inflows114.7 84.6 473.5 343.9 
Long-term outflows(93.9)(96.5)(389.4)(441.3)
Long-term net flows20.8 (11.9)84.1 (97.4)
Cash management net flows(6.0)7.2 (2.8)12.6 
Total net flows 14.8 (4.7)81.3 (84.8)
Acquisition (disposition)— — 6.2 (0.2)
Net market change, distributions and other 6
(11.3)54.1 46.4 67.6 
Ending AUM$1,795.1 $1,661.2 $1,795.1 $1,661.2 
Average AUM$1,801.8 $1,633.7 $1,735.4 $1,606.7 

AUM BY ASSET CLASS
(in billions)30-Sep-2630-Jun-26% Change31-Mar-2631-Dec-2530-Sep-25
Equity
$763.8 $756.9 1%$669.7 $697.2 $686.2 
Fixed Income427.6 441.4 (3%)434.3 437.7 438.7 
Alternative304.6 294.2 4%282.8 273.8 263.9 
Multi-Asset223.5 218.6 2%207.5 198.8 193.9 
Cash Management75.6 80.5 (6%)87.8 76.5 78.5 
Total AUM$1,795.1 $1,791.6 0%$1,682.1 $1,684.0 $1,661.2 
Average AUM for the Three-Month Period$1,801.8 $1,750.0 3%$1,701.6 $1,676.1 $1,633.7 

AUM BY SALES REGION
(in billions)30-Sep-2630-Jun-26% Change31-Mar-2631-Dec-2530-Sep-25
United States 7
$1,272.3 $1,267.8 0%$1,187.5 $1,195.7 $1,171.5 
International
Europe, Middle East and Africa
226.1 232.3 (3%)217.4 212.8 201.4 
Asia-Pacific 8
191.7 191.1 0%180.1 181.6 179.5 
Americas, excl. U.S. 7
105.0 100.4 5%97.1 93.9 108.8 
Total international522.8 523.8 0%494.6 488.3 489.7 
Total$1,795.1 $1,791.6 0%$1,682.1 $1,684.0 $1,661.2 
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AUM AND FLOWS BY ASSET CLASS

(in billions)
for the three months ended
September 30, 2026
Equity
Fixed
Income
Alternative 5
Multi-Asset
Cash
Management
Total
AUM at July 1, 2026$756.9 $441.4 $294.2 $218.6 $80.5 $1,791.6 
Long-term inflows
56.1 28.6 11.8 18.2 — 114.7 
Long-term outflows
(52.1)(29.2)(2.3)(10.3)— (93.9)
Long-term net flows4.0 (0.6)9.5 7.9 — 20.8 
Cash management net flows
— — — — (6.0)(6.0)
Total net flows
4.0 (0.6)9.5 7.9 (6.0)14.8 
Net market change, distributions and other 6
2.9 (13.2)0.9 (3.0)1.1 (11.3)
AUM at September 30, 2026$763.8 $427.6 $304.6 $223.5 $75.6 $1,795.1 

(in billions)
for the three months ended
June 30, 2026		EquityFixed
Income
Alternative 5
Multi-Asset
Cash
Management
Total
AUM at April 1, 2026$669.7 $434.3 $282.8 $207.5 $87.8 $1,682.1 
Long-term inflows
65.9 30.4 11.8 13.9 — 122.0 
Long-term outflows
(63.9)(27.8)(2.7)(9.2)— (103.6)
Long-term net flows2.0 2.6 9.1 4.7 — 18.4 
Cash management net flows
— — — — (7.0)(7.0)
Total net flows
2.0 2.6 9.1 4.7 (7.0)11.4 
Acquisition
— — 0.1 — — 0.1 
Net market change, distributions and other 6
85.2 4.5 2.2 6.4 (0.3)98.0 
AUM at June 30, 2026$756.9 $441.4 $294.2 $218.6 $80.5 $1,791.6 

(in billions)
for the three months ended
September 30, 2025		EquityFixed
Income
Alternative
Multi-AssetCash
Management		Total
AUM at July 1, 2025$656.6 $441.7 $258.4 $183.2 $71.9 $1,611.8 
Long-term inflows
32.9 33.6 5.7 12.4 — 84.6 
Long-term outflows
(39.8)(46.2)(2.5)(8.0)— (96.5)
Long-term net flows(6.9)(12.6)3.2 4.4 — (11.9)
Cash management net flows
— — — — 7.2 7.2 
Total net flows
(6.9)(12.6)3.2 4.4 7.2 (4.7)
Net market change, distributions and other 6
36.5 9.6 2.3 6.3 (0.6)54.1 
AUM at September 30, 2025$686.2 $438.7 $263.9 $193.9 $78.5 $1,661.2 

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Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures
As supplemental information, we are providing performance measures for “adjusted operating income,” “adjusted operating margin,” “adjusted net income” and “adjusted diluted earnings per share,” each of which is based on methodologies other than generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP measures”). Management believes these non-GAAP measures are useful indicators of our financial performance and may be helpful to investors in evaluating our relative performance against industry peers.
“Adjusted operating income,” “adjusted operating margin,” “adjusted net income” and “adjusted diluted earnings per share” are defined below, followed by reconciliations of operating income, operating margin, net income attributable to Franklin Templeton, Inc. and diluted earnings per share on a U.S. GAAP basis to these non-GAAP measures. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as substitutes for, any financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Additional reconciling items may be added in the future to these non-GAAP measures if deemed appropriate.
Adjusted Operating Income
We define adjusted operating income as operating income adjusted to exclude the following:
•Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation of investment products.
•Acquisition-related items:
◦Acquisition-related retention compensation.
◦Other acquisition-related expenses including professional fees, technology costs and fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration assets and liabilities.
◦Amortization of intangible assets.
◦Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, if any.
•Special termination benefits and other expenses related to workforce optimization initiatives related to past acquisitions and certain initiatives undertaken by the Company.
•Impact on compensation and benefits expense from gains and losses on investments related to deferred compensation plans, which is offset in investment and other income (losses), net.
•Impact on compensation and benefits expense related to minority interests in certain subsidiaries, which is offset in net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests.
•Charges related to significant regulatory settlements.
Adjusted Operating Margin
We calculate adjusted operating margin as adjusted operating income divided by adjusted operating revenues. We define adjusted operating revenues as operating revenues adjusted to exclude the following:
•Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation of investment products.
•Acquisition-related performance-based investment management fees which are passed through as compensation and benefits expense.
•Sales and distribution fees and a portion of investment management fees allocated to cover sales, distribution and marketing expenses paid to the financial advisers and other intermediaries who sell our funds on our behalf.
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Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share
We define adjusted net income as net income attributable to Franklin Templeton, Inc. adjusted to exclude the following:
•Activities of CIPs.
•Acquisition-related items:
◦Acquisition-related retention compensation.
◦Other acquisition-related expenses including professional fees, technology costs and fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration assets and liabilities.
◦Amortization of intangible assets.
◦Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, if any.
◦Interest expense for amortization of debt premium from acquisition-date fair value adjustment.
•Special termination benefits and other expenses related to workforce optimization initiatives related to past acquisitions and certain initiatives undertaken by the Company.
•Net gains or losses on investments related to deferred compensation plans which are not offset by compensation and benefits expense.
•Net compensation and benefits expense related to minority interests in certain subsidiaries not offset by net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests.
•Unrealized investment gains and losses.
•Charges related to significant regulatory settlements.
•Net income tax expense of the above adjustments based on the respective blended rates applicable to the adjustments.
We define adjusted diluted earnings per share as diluted earnings per share adjusted to exclude the per share impacts of the adjustments applied to net income in calculating adjusted net income.
In calculating our non-GAAP measures, we adjust for the impact of CIPs because it is not considered reflective of our underlying results of operations. Charges related to significant regulatory settlements are excluded because they are not considered reflective of our underlying results of operations. Acquisition-related items and special termination benefits are excluded to facilitate comparability to other asset management firms. We adjust for compensation and benefits expense related to funded deferred compensation plans because it is partially offset in other income (expense), net. We adjust for compensation and benefits expense and net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests to reflect the economics of certain profits interest arrangements. Sales and distribution fees and a portion of investment management fees generally cover sales, distribution and marketing expenses and, therefore, are excluded from adjusted operating revenues. In addition, when calculating adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share we exclude unrealized investment gains and losses included in investment and other income (losses) because the related investments are generally expected to be held long term.
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The calculations of adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are as follows:
(in millions)Three Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
30-Sep-2630-Jun-2630-Sep-2530-Sep-2630-Sep-25
Operating income
$355.8 $215.8 $85.4 $1,175.9 $604.1 
Add (subtract):
Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation of investment products*
19.4 17.3 13.1 68.2 50.7 
Acquisition-related retention
32.6 (23.6)34.0 75.1 162.4 
Compensation and benefits expense from gains on deferred compensation, net6.1 17.8 18.8 41.3 23.4 
Other acquisition-related expenses46.4 5.9 10.8 63.3 41.4 
Amortization of intangible assets
42.0 50.7 69.2 198.4 406.5 
Impairment of intangible assets
— 33.0 202.2 33.0 226.6 
Special termination benefits
81.1 77.2 25.0 204.5 69.7 
Compensation and benefits expense related to minority interests in certain subsidiaries15.2 14.8 13.9 59.7 55.4 
Charges related to significant regulatory settlements— 100.0 — 100.0 — 
Adjusted operating income$598.6 $508.9 $472.4 $2,019.4 $1,640.2 
Total operating revenues$2,434.9 $2,358.4 $2,343.7 $9,415.3 $8,770.7 
Add (subtract):
Acquisition-related pass through performance fees
(9.6)(3.7)(22.0)(82.2)(109.4)
Sales and distribution fees
(403.9)(404.5)(382.4)(1,593.7)(1,474.7)
Allocation of investment management fees for sales, distribution and marketing expenses
(156.3)(150.9)(137.4)(606.8)(536.2)
Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation of investment products*
19.4 17.3 13.1 68.2 50.7 
Adjusted operating revenues$1,884.5 $1,816.6 $1,815.0 $7,200.8 $6,701.1 
Operating margin
14.6 %9.2 %3.6 %12.5 %6.9 %
Adjusted operating margin
31.8 %28.0 %26.0 %28.0 %24.5 %
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(in millions, except per share data)Three Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
30-Sep-2630-Jun-2630-Sep-2530-Sep-2630-Sep-25
Net income attributable to Franklin Templeton, Inc.$380.1 $171.5 $117.6 $1,075.3 $524.9 
Add (subtract):
Net (income) loss of consolidated investment products*
(1.5)— 7.8 (1.4)7.6 
Acquisition-related retention
32.6 (23.6)34.0 75.1 162.4 
Other acquisition-related expenses46.0 5.3 22.8 68.9 61.6 
Amortization of intangible assets
42.0 50.7 69.2 198.4 406.5 
Impairment of intangible assets
— 33.0 202.2 33.0 226.6 
Special termination benefits
81.1 77.2 25.0 204.5 69.7 
Net (gains) losses on deferred compensation plan investments not offset by compensation and benefits expense
(0.7)6.2 (0.9)4.0 (3.3)
Unrealized investment (gains) losses
(39.0)(3.5)(57.5)10.4 (57.7)
Interest expense for amortization of debt premium
(1.7)(1.7)(5.0)(12.8)(19.9)
Net compensation and benefits expense related to minority interests in certain subsidiaries not offset by net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
9.2 9.6 7.5 35.2 26.4 
Charges related to significant regulatory settlements— 100.0 — 100.0 — 
Net income tax expense of adjustments(54.7)(38.4)(65.2)(148.0)(209.0)
Adjusted net income$493.4 $386.3 $357.5 $1,642.6 $1,195.8 
Diluted earnings per share
$0.72 $0.31 $0.21 $1.97 $0.91 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
0.94 0.72 0.67 3.07 2.22 
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*    The impact of CIPs is summarized as follows:
(in millions)Three Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
30-Sep-2630-Jun-2630-Sep-2530-Sep-2630-Sep-25
Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation
$(19.4)$(17.3)$(13.1)$(68.2)$(50.7)
Other income, net169.6 74.4 59.4 395.0 11.0 
Less: income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests148.7 57.1 54.1 325.4 (32.1)
Net income (loss)$1.5 $— $(7.8)$1.4 $(7.6)
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Notes
1.Net income represents net income attributable to Franklin Templeton, Inc.
2.“Adjusted net income,” “adjusted diluted earnings per share,” “adjusted operating income” and “adjusted operating margin” are based on methodologies other than generally accepted accounting principles. See “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for definitions and reconciliations of these measures.
3.Average AUM is calculated as the average of month-end AUM for the trailing four months for quarterly periods and thirteen months for fiscal year periods.
4.Includes our direct investments in CIPs of approximately $1.3 billion, approximately $430 million of employee-owned and other third-party investments made through partnerships, approximately $605 million of investments that are subject to long-term repurchase agreements and other net financing arrangements, and approximately $407 million of cash and investments related to deferred compensation plans.
5.Beginning in fiscal year 2026, non-fee generating uncalled capital commitments, which were previously included in net market change, distributions, and other, are reflected in long-term inflows in the period the capital is committed. Prior periods have not been revised to reflect the current presentation.
6.Net market change, distributions and other includes appreciation (depreciation), distributions to investors that represent return on investments and return of capital, and foreign exchange revaluation.
7.Effective in fiscal year 2026, Cayman-domiciled money market fund assets are included in United States reflecting the underlying investor base. This change resulted in an 11% reduction of AUM in the Americas, excluding U.S.
8.Effective January 1, 2026, Asia-Pacific includes India. Prior periods have been revised to reflect the current presentation.

Franklin Templeton is a trusted investment partner, delivering tailored solutions that align with clients’ strategic goals. With deep portfolio management expertise across public and private markets, we combine investment excellence with cutting-edge technology. Since our founding in 1947, we have empowered clients through strategic partnership, forward-looking insights, and continuous innovation – providing the tools and resources to navigate change and capture opportunity.

To learn more, visit franklintempleton.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Franklin Templeton, Inc. [NYSE: BEN]
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Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements herein may include forward-looking statements that reflect our current views with respect to future events, financial performance and market conditions. Such statements are provided under the “safe harbor” protection of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts and generally can be identified by words or phrases written in the future tense and/or preceded by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “depends,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or other similar words or variations thereof, or the negative thereof, but these terms are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.
Forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from any future results or outcomes expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including market and volatility risks, investment performance and reputational risks, global operational risks, competition and distribution risks, third-party risks, technology and security risks, human capital risks, cash management risks, and legal and regulatory risks. While forward-looking statements are our best prediction at the time that they are made, you should not rely on them and are cautioned against doing so. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other possible future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them.
These and other risks, uncertainties and other important factors are described in more detail in our recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, in Risk Factors and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 and our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. If a circumstance occurs after the date of this press release that causes any of our forward-looking statements to be inaccurate, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, we undertake no obligation to announce publicly the change to our expectations, or to make any revision to our forward-looking statements, to reflect any change in assumptions, beliefs or expectations, or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any forward-looking statement is based, unless required by law.

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