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BEN Dividend History & Analysis | 7.2% Yield

BEN has a dividend yield of 7.2% and paid 1.59 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.16%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.59
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.43%
Overall Dividend Rating 87.00%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.61%
Payout Ratio 59.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.36%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 28.8% (S&P 500: 18.9%)
Total Return 5y: 47.2% (S&P 500: 111.4%)

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ECC 951 M 30.0% 62.8%
MSIF 799 M 17.2% 70.4%
OCCI 168 M 26.9% 44.1%
OXSQ 172 M 23.3% 41.0%
GGT 143 M 25.9% 32.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
ECAT 1,665 M 131% 80.0%
NOAH 807 M 130% 26.0%
FSCO 1,468 M 98.0% 75.0%
BCAT 1,602 M 91.1% 82.5%
MSIF 799 M 90.1% 100%

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BEN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2025-06-27 2025-06-27 2025-07-11 Quarterly 0.32 0% 1.34%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-11 Quarterly 0.32 0% 1.7%
2024-12-30 2024-12-30 2025-01-10 Quarterly 0.32 3.2% 1.59%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-11 Quarterly 0.31 0% 1.52%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-12 Quarterly 0.31 0% 1.39%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-12 Quarterly 0.31 0% 1.15%
2024-01-02 2024-01-03 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.31 3.3% 1.06%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.25%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.14%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.13%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.3 3.4% 1.15%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.29 0% 1.29%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.29 0% 1.21%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-14 Quarterly 0.29 0% 1%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.29 3.6% 0.86%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.91%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.86%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.94%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.28 3.7% 1.14%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% 1.34%
2020-07-14 2020-07-15 2020-07-27 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-13 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-10 Quarterly 0.27 3.8% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-11 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-12 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-12 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-11 Quarterly 0.26 13% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-12 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.23 -92.9% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-12 Quarterly 3.23 1304.3% N/A
2017-12-22 2017-12-26 2018-01-10 Quarterly 0.23 15% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-13 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.2 11.1% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2015-12-24 2015-12-29 2016-01-13 Quarterly 0.18 20% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.15 -76.9% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-09 Quarterly 0.65 441.7% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-10 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-11 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-11 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-10 Quarterly 0.12 20% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-11 Quarterly 0.1 3.4% N/A
2013-06-20 2013-06-24 2013-07-08 Quarterly 0.0967 0% N/A

BEN Dividend FAQ

Franklin Resources Inc (NYSE:BEN) is a leading global asset management company providing investment management services to individuals and institutions worldwide. The firms diverse product offerings include equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds, catering to a broad range of investor needs.

What is the Dividend Yield of BEN?

As of September 2025, BEN`s dividend yield is 7.16%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.59 USD by the current share price of 24.36.

Does BEN pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, BEN paid a dividend of 1.59 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-30 and the payout was 0.32 USD.

How often does BEN pay dividends?

BEN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BEN has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-30.

Will BEN pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Franklin Resources (BEN) is 2025-09-30.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BEN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Franklin Resources (BEN) is 2025-09-30.

What is the Dividend Growth of BEN?

BEN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.43% per year.
Strong growth: BEN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of BEN?

BEN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.61%. If you bought BEN's shares at 16.54 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.59 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.61% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BEN?

BEN Payout Consistency is 90.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Franklin Resources has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BEN have a good Dividend Yield?

BEN`s 7.16% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of BEN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of BEN is 59.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of BEN?

BEN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 87.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

BEN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in BEN`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Franklin Resources`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.51% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 46.2%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Franklin Resources ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2013-07-26 with a factor of 3:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 3.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 800,000,000
1986 665,000,000 -16.88%
1987 685,714,300 +3.11%
1988 682,500,000 -0.47%
1989 657,000,000 -3.74%
1990 690,000,000 +5.02%
1991 664,615,400 -3.68%
1992 696,000,000 +4.72%
1993 737,500,000 +5.96%
1994 730,384,600 -0.96%
1995 740,000,000 +1.32%
1996 759,473,700 +2.63%
1997 759,555,000 +0.01%
1998 761,022,200 +0.19%
1999 750,120,000 -1.43%
2000 735,073,800 -2.01%
2001 790,126,700 +7.49%
2002 765,767,400 -3.08%
2003 771,474,600 +0.75%
2004 782,572,800 +1.44%
2005 788,352,900 +0.74%
2006 766,706,600 -2.75%
2007 732,441,000 -4.47%
2008 698,064,000 -4.69%
2009 687,753,000 -1.48%
2010 672,759,000 -2.18%
2011 650,100,000 -3.37%
2012 635,400,000 -2.26%
2013 628,500,000 -1.09%
2014 620,200,000 -1.32%
2015 597,700,000 -3.63%
2016 565,200,000 -5.44%
2017 550,700,000 -2.57%
2018 510,800,000 -7.25%
2019 495,300,000 -3.03%
2020 491,700,000 -0.73%
2021 490,600,000 -0.22%
2022 490,200,000 -0.08%
2023 487,900,000 -0.47%
2024 518,200,000 +6.21%
2025 516,500,000 -0.33%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-15 04:00