Every Form 4 that Franklin Templeton, Inc. (BEN) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow BEN and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full BEN filings page.
Franklin Resources Inc. executive chairman and director reported a routine equity transaction involving company stock. On 12/01/2025, the reporting person had 8,460 shares of common stock withheld at a price of $22.54 per share to cover tax liabilities tied to the vesting of an equity award issued under Rule 16b-3. After this withholding, the reporting person directly owned 2,686,282 shares of Franklin Resources common stock.
The filing also notes additional indirect ownership through various vehicles, including shares held in a 401(k) plan, business and venture limited partnerships under the reporting person’s control, and shares held by the reporting person’s spouse and children, some of which are disclaimed for beneficial ownership. Of the total beneficially owned securities, 54,324 shares are unvested restricted stock unit awards.
Franklin Resources Inc. reported an insider equity transaction by its Co-President, CFO & COO on 12/01/2025. The executive had 50,427 shares of Franklin Resources common stock withheld at $22.54 per share to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of equity awarded under Rule 16b-3. This was recorded as a disposition coded "F," which typically reflects tax withholding rather than an open-market sale.
Following this transaction, the executive beneficially owned 548,947 shares of Franklin Resources common stock, including 221,029 shares in the form of unvested restricted stock units. The filing indicates the holdings are directly owned.
Franklin Resources, Inc. executive vice president and general counsel reported a routine share withholding to cover taxes tied to an equity award. On 12/01/2025, the officer had 8,091 shares of common stock withheld at a price of $22.54 per share, in connection with the vesting of a security issued under Rule 16b-3.
After this transaction, the officer beneficially owns 92,612 shares of Franklin Resources common stock in direct form. This total includes 41,879 shares represented by unvested restricted stock units, which are scheduled to vest over time according to their award terms.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) reported an insider stock purchase by a director who is also a 10% owner. On 11/20/2025, the reporting person bought 50,000 shares of Franklin Resources common stock at a price of $21.20 per share in an open-market transaction coded as a purchase (P). After this transaction, the insider directly owned 90,137,677 shares of common stock.
In addition to the directly held shares, the insider also had 25,108.0143 shares held indirectly through the Franklin Templeton 401(k) Retirement Plan, based on a plan statement as of October 10, 2025, and 4,059,651 shares held indirectly through an IRA. No derivative securities were reported in this filing.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) reported an insider share purchase by a reporting person who is a 10% owner. On 11/18/2025, the reporting person purchased 50,000 shares of Franklin Resources common stock at a weighted average price of $21.4895 per share, with individual trades ranging from $21.43 to $21.57.
After this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 90,087,677 shares directly. They also held 25,108.0143 shares indirectly through the Franklin Templeton 401(k) Retirement Plan, based on a plan statement as of October 10, 2025, and 4,059,651 shares indirectly through an IRA.
Franklin Resources (BEN) reported that a director acquired 108.4599 deferred director’s fee units on 11/12/2025 at $23.05, as disclosed on Form 4. Following the transaction, directly held derivative units totaled 59,090.8761.
The award tracks the performance of Franklin Resources’ common stock and is payable in cash under the company’s 2006 Directors Deferred Compensation Plan. The instrument carries an expiration date of 01/20/2058, with exercisability and payout timing tied to separation from service per plan terms.
Franklin Resources (BEN) reported insider activity by its Chief Executive Officer and Director. On November 4, 2025, the reporting person acquired 306,552 shares of common stock at $22.59 per share. An additional 108,262 shares relate to prior performance‑based restricted stock units, with the Compensation Committee certifying achievement for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025; these are scheduled to vest on December 1, 2025.
Following these transactions, direct beneficial ownership was 3,371,787.0046 shares. The filer also reported indirect holdings, including 2,642.5854 shares via a 401(k) plan and stakes held through family and partnership entities.
Franklin Resources (BEN) Executive Chairman and director reported acquisitions of company stock. On 11/04/2025, he acquired 25,012 shares at $22.59 per share and reported 16,656 performance-based restricted stock units that are scheduled to vest on December 1, 2025 after the Compensation Committee certified fiscal 2025 performance.
Following these transactions, direct beneficial ownership was 2,694,742 shares. He also reported indirect holdings, including 7,679.7519 shares via a 401(k), 2,573,100 shares held by a business limited partnership, 396,000 shares by a venture limited partnership, 252,415 shares for children/trusts, and 26,444 shares by spouse.
Franklin Resources (BEN) disclosed a Form 4 for its Co‑President, CFO & COO. On 11/04/2025, the officer acquired 110,226 shares of common stock at $22.59 and 91,183 additional shares tied to performance-based RSUs. The compensation committee certified fiscal 2025 performance on 11/04/2025, and these RSUs are scheduled to vest on 12/01/2025. Following the transactions, beneficial ownership was 599,374 shares, of which 221,029 represent unvested RSU awards.
Franklin Resources (BEN): Form 4 insider activity — The company’s EVP and General Counsel reported two acquisitions on 11/04/2025. The filing shows 22,688 shares acquired at $22.59 per share and 16,494 restricted stock units tied to performance criteria certified by the Compensation Committee for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. These RSUs are scheduled to vest on December 1, 2025.
Following these transactions, beneficial ownership stands at 100,703 shares, which includes 41,879 unvested restricted stock units.
Franklin Resources (BEN): insider share acquisition disclosed. An officer listed as Co‑President, Public Markets acquired 46,730 shares of common stock at $22.59 on 11/04/2025. Following the transaction, direct beneficial ownership stands at 186,159 shares. Of this amount, 130,531 shares represent unvested restricted stock unit awards.