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Franklin ResourcesBEN +0.97%77 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BEN with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Asset Management companies, Franklin Resources ranks worse than 75.81% on this metric.
Franklin Resources's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.31.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.47.
During the past 12 months, Franklin Resources's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 30.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -15.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -6.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Franklin Resources's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 79.60% per year. The lowest was -24.00% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.
Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Franklin Resources Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Franklin Resources Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franklin Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Franklin Resources Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
BEN vs CG, CRBG, PS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Franklin Resources's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Franklin Resources PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Franklin Resources's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Resources's PE Ratio falls into.
Franklin Resources Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Franklin Resources's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.47
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.47 mean?
Franklin Resources (BEN) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.47 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Franklin Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Resources ranks #630 out of 831 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Franklin Resources' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Franklin Resources' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47. The Asset Management industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. Franklin Resources' value of $1.47 is 87.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Resources ranks #630 out of 831 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Resources has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Resources' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CG and CRBG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Franklin Resources ranks #630 out of 831 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Franklin Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. Franklin Resources' value of $1.47 is 87.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Asset Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Asset Management companies is 11.70, based on 831 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Franklin Resources's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.47 is 87.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Franklin Resources and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Resources's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Resources (BEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.74, compared to a current price of $34.19 — trading 50.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47 and 87.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 11.70. Franklin Resources' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Resources (BEN), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Franklin Resources (BEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $34.19 is trading 50.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.74.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BEN:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.47
GF Value™: $22.74 vs. price of $34.19 (50.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.4% below the Asset Management median (#630 of 831)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franklin Resources provides investment services for individual and institutional investors. At the end of May 2026, Franklin had $1.780 trillion in managed assets, composed primarily of equity (40%), fixed-income (26%), multi-asset/balanced (12%) funds, alternatives (17%), and money market funds (5%). Distribution tends to be weighted between retail investors (57% of assets under management) and institutional accounts (40%), with high-net-worth clients accounting for the remainder. Franklin is one of the more global of the US-based asset managers we cover, with 30% of its AUM invested in global/international strategies and 29% sourced from clients domiciled outside the United States.
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