BEN
Franklin Resources
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: BEN
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 31, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.85%
Payout ratio: 99.2%
Franklin Resources's last dividend of $0.33 per share was on Mar 31, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $1.3 per share, the stock yields 3.83%.
BEN dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Franklin Resources Dividend yield
BEN has a dividend yield of 3.83% which is higher than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 2.59%, Franklin Resources's dividend yield is 48% higher. The historical 5-year average of BEN's dividend yield is 4.9%, which is higher than the current one.
BEN Dividend history
Franklin Resources has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of BEN show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 3.2% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 49% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 31%.
Franklin Resources Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.33 | 5.5% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.33 | 5.41% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.32 | 5.53% |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.32 | 5.33% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.32 | 6.55% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.32 | 6.22% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.31 | 6.15% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.31 | 5.5% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.31 | 4.42% |
| Jan 2, 2024 | $0.31 | 4.13% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.3 | 4.91% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.3 | 4.44% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.3 | 4.49% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.3 | 4.36% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.29 | 5.23% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.29 | 4.94% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.29 | 4.02% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.29 | 3.38% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.28 | 3.68% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.28 | 3.48% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.28 | 3.75% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.28 | 4.4% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.27 | 5.39% |
| Jul 14, 2020 | $0.27 | 5.15% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.27 | 5.97% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.27 | 4.07% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.26 | 3.63% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.26 | 2.91% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.26 | 2.98% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.26 | 3.26% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.23 | 2.96% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.23 | 2.8% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.23 | 2.52% |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.23 | 1.89% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.2 | 1.8% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.2 | 1.74% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.2 | 1.84% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.2 | 1.87% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.18 | 2.06% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.18 | 2.22% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.18 | 1.69% |
| Dec 24, 2015 | $0.18 | 1.7% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $0.15 | 2.59% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.15 | 1.82% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.15 | 1.74% |
Franklin Resources dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
BEN has a payout ratio of 99.2% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 34%, Franklin Resources's payout ratio is 192% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BEN dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| TROW Price T Rowe Group Inc | 4.85% | $5.14 | 55% |
| BEN Franklin Resources Inc | 3.85% | $1.3 | 99.2% |
| IVZ Invesco Ltd | 3.13% | $0.85 | N/A |
| BLK BlackRock Inc | 2.15% | $21.88 | 54.3% |
| AMG Affiliated Managers Group Inc | 0.01% | $0.04 | 0.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Franklin Resources pay a dividend?
Yes, Franklin Resources has been paying dividends for the last 32 years.
When was BEN's last dividend?
Franklin Resources's last regular dividend was on Mar 31, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.33 per share.
How much dividend does Franklin Resources pay (per share)?
BEN's annualized dividend per share is $1.3.
What is Franklin Resources's dividend yield?
Franklin Resources's current dividend yield is 3.83%.
How often does Franklin Resources pay dividends?
Franklin Resources has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Franklin Resources's dividend payout ratio?
Franklin Resources's dividend payout ratio is 99.2%.
Does Franklin Resources pay a good dividend?
Franklin Resources's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.