BEN Dividend History & Analysis | 5.8% Yield

BEN has a dividend yield of 5.8% and paid 1.29 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.76%
Payout Ratio 58.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.37%
Consistency Lifetime 83.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.18%
Payout FCF 58.6%
Streak Years 42
Dividend Rating 68.11%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 40%
Total Return 5y: 30.2%

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 5y
ECC 709 M 24.3% 44.7%
OXLC 1,177 M 28.3% 29.2%
ECAT 1,534 M 22.0% 36.5%
OCCI 129 M 24.3% 30.5%
BCAT 1,540 M 22.4% 31.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ECAT 1,534 M 144% 91.7%
FSCO 1,204 M 105% 90.0%
OPFI 831 M 108% 100%
SUNS 126 M 90.5% 100%
OWL 21,322 M 60.1% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

BUI
BlackRock Utility
 10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
 11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
 2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
 14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
 6.56% Yield

BEN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-30 2025-12-30 2026-01-09 Quarterly 0.33 3.1% 1.37%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-10 Quarterly 0.32 0% 1.39%
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% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
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 0% N/A

BEN Dividend FAQ

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) is a publicly traded asset-investment manager that offers equity, fixed-income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds through its subsidiaries to a broad client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships.

What is the Dividend Yield of BEN?

As of February 2026, BEN`s dividend yield is 5.76%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.29 USD by the current share price of 27.20.

Does BEN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, BEN paid a dividend of 1.29 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-30 and the payout was 0.33 USD.

How often does BEN pay dividends?

BEN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, BEN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-30.

BEN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for BEN for the next 4 payments are between 0.292 (-11.5%) and 0.532 (+61.2%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will BEN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.33 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Resources (BEN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for BEN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Resources (BEN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of BEN?

BEN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.37% 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 6.18%. If you bought BEN's shares at 20.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.29 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.18% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of BEN?

BEN Payout Consistency is 83.4%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Resources has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does BEN have a good Dividend Yield?

BEN`s 5.76% Dividend Yield is considered as good. 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 58.1%. 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 68.11%. 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?

Resources's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.78% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has BEN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 26, 2013 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 515,400,000 -0.54%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-29 02:39