FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC. 10-K Report – AUM at $1.66 Trillion, Revenues Up 3%

By Tamara Parker • Monday, November 10 16:47 • Permanent Link

FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC. has recently released its 10-K report, providing a detailed look into the company's financial performance and operations. Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management holding company that provides services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. The firm offers a broad mix of equity, fixed income, alternative, multi-asset, and cash management asset classes and solutions.

In the report's "Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," Franklin disclosed that its total assets under management (AUM) were $1,661.2 billion at September 30, 2025, which is 1% lower than the previous year. The firm's operating revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, amounted to $8,770.7 million, marking a 3% increase from the prior year. Additionally, Franklin's net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc. was $524.9 million, reflecting a 13% increase from the previous year.

The AUM by asset class showed a 9% increase in equity, a 21% decrease in fixed income, a 6% increase in alternative, a 10% increase in multi-asset, and a 23% increase in cash management. The company reported that uncertainties regarding the global economy remain for the foreseeable future, and it remains focused on investment performance, high-quality service to clients, and strategic investments in systems and technology.

Furthermore, the report highlighted the performance of Franklin's mutual funds, with 60% of equity mutual fund AUM in the top two peer group quartiles and 53% of fixed income mutual fund AUM in the top two peer group quartiles. The firm's investment management fees, which are calculated as a percentage of AUM, increased by 2% to $6,981.8 million. Sales and distribution fees increased by 7% to $1,474.7 million, and shareholder servicing fees saw a significant 15% increase to $264.5 million.

Today the company's shares have moved 1.78% to a price of $22.625. For more information, read the company's full 10-K submission here.

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