Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.33
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.3%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
BEN Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.3% and trend is rising.
BEN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.3%
Trailing DPS$1.33
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout73.5%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR3.3%
5Y CAGR3.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield5.7%
1Y Total Return61.7%
5Y Total Return9.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,96510Y ago$12,47120Y ago$16,883
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BEN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
BEN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Franklin Resources, Inc. distributes 1.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 73.5%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BEN has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.3% and 5-year CAGR of 3.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BEN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.3% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 5.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 9.7%, with dividends contributing 18.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,471 today.
BEN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.10
Avg/Payment$0.3050
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.3300 | — | 5.50% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.3300 | ↑ +3.1% | 5.41% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 5.53% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 5.33% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 6.55% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.3200 | ↑ +3.2% | 6.22% | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.3100 | — | 6.15% | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.3100 | — | 5.50% | Jul 12, 2024 |
BEN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.3%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
6Y
3.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.7%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENFranklin Resources, … | $16.2B | 4.3% | 1.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
 IVZInvesco Ltd. | $12.2B | 3.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 TROWT. Rowe Price Group,… | $23.1B | 4.8% | 54.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 AMGAffiliated Managers … | $8.2B | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  VRTSVirtus Investment Pa… | $960M | 6.5% | 46.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
3rd  DHILDiamond Hill Investm… | $473M | 5.7% | 55.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 BLKBlackRock, Inc. | $166.5B | 1.9% | 48.7% | 15 | Sustainable |
 STTState Street Corpora… | $42.7B | 2.3% | 38.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  APAMArtisan Partners Ass… | $2.7B | 10.4% | 88.6% | 2 | At Risk |
BEN Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.33 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $1.29 | -17.3% | 4 | $0.91 | 141.8% | 0.71x | 5.3% |
| 2024 | $1.56 | 73.3% | 5 | $0.85 | 183.5% | 0.54x | 6.4% |
| 2023 | $0.90 | -23.1% | 3 | $1.72 | 52.3% | 1.91x | 3.7% |
| 2022 | $1.17 | 3.5% | 4 | $2.53 | 46.2% | 2.16x | 4.8% |
| 2021 | $1.13 | 3.7% | 4 | $3.57 | 31.7% | 3.16x | 4.6% |
| 2020 | $1.09 | 3.8% | 4 | $1.59 | 68.6% | 1.46x | 4.5% |
| 2019 | $1.05 | -73.4% | 4 | $2.35 | 44.7% | 2.24x | 4.3% |
| 2018 | $3.95 | 375.9% | 4 | $1.42 | 278.2% | 0.36x | 16.2% |
| 2017 | $0.83 | 12.2% | 4 | $3.01 | 27.6% | 3.63x | 3.4% |
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Start ComparisonBEN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BEN stock.
How much dividend does BEN pay per share?
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.33 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BEN's next ex-dividend date?
BEN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BEN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BEN's dividend safe?
BEN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.3% and FCF payout ratio of +73.5%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BEN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Franklin Resources, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.4%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does BEN pay dividends?
Franklin Resources, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.33 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BEN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BEN five years ago would be worth approximately $10,965 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BEN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BEN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.