About Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)
Franklin Resources, Inc. is a Asset Management company operating in the Financial Services sector.
BEN trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $23.90
- Market Cap
- $12.46B
- 52-Week High
- $28.32
- 52-Week Low
- $16.25
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
$1,000 Invested in Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)
How much would $1,000 invested in BEN be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in BEN 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) in 2025 would be worth $1,274 as of May 2026, representing a +27.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BEN 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) in 2023 would be worth $1,067 as of May 2026, representing a +6.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BEN 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) in 2021 would be worth $1,005 as of May 2026, representing a +0.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BEN 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) in 2016 would be worth $1,052 as of May 2026, representing a +5.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BEN at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) at IPO would be worth $886,392 as of May 2026, representing a +88539.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 42+ years (510 months), Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) has averaged a monthly return of +2.08% with a median return of +1.48%. The stock had 288 positive months (56%) and 217 negative months (43%). The best month in BEN's history was January 1985 with a +212.8% return, while the worst was December 1984 at -56.2%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +10.9%), and September the weakest (-1.8%).
BEN's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1985 with a cumulative return of +371.1%, and the worst was 2008 at -50.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 43 years of trading history, Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) has delivered an average annual return of +42.55% with a median return of +11.58%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.81%. The stock posted gains in 29 years (67%) and losses in 14 years (33%).
BEN's best year was 1985 with a +1183.37% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -43.72%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. BEN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 22 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.04% | $23.89 | $23.90 |
| 2025 | +24.76% | $19.15 | $23.89 |
| 2024 | -27.21% | $26.31 | $19.15 |
| 2023 | +16.96% | $22.49 | $26.31 |
| 2022 | -17.52% | $27.27 | $22.49 |
| 2021 | +38.88% | $19.63 | $27.27 |
| 2020 | +1.46% | $19.35 | $19.63 |
| 2019 | -9.29% | $21.33 | $19.35 |
| 2018 | -23.34% | $27.83 | $21.33 |
| 2017 | +11.58% | $24.94 | $27.83 |
| 2016 | +9.75% | $22.72 | $24.94 |
| 2015 | -32.51% | $33.67 | $22.72 |
| 2014 | -2.35% | $34.48 | $33.67 |
| 2013 | +38.89% | $24.82 | $34.48 |
| 2012 | +35.14% | $18.37 | $24.82 |
| 2011 | -10.92% | $20.62 | $18.37 |
| 2010 | +6.49% | $19.36 | $20.62 |
| 2009 | +71.80% | $11.27 | $19.36 |
| 2008 | -43.72% | $20.03 | $11.27 |
| 2007 | +4.41% | $19.18 | $20.03 |
| 2006 | +17.80% | $16.28 | $19.18 |
| 2005 | +39.72% | $11.65 | $16.28 |
| 2004 | +34.62% | $8.66 | $11.65 |
| 2003 | +53.90% | $5.63 | $8.66 |
| 2002 | -2.61% | $5.78 | $5.63 |
| 2001 | -6.89% | $6.20 | $5.78 |
| 2000 | +19.65% | $5.18 | $6.20 |
| 1999 | +0.91% | $5.14 | $5.18 |
| 1998 | -26.02% | $6.94 | $5.14 |
| 1997 | +91.64% | $3.62 | $6.94 |
| 1996 | +36.73% | $2.65 | $3.62 |
| 1995 | +42.66% | $1.86 | $2.65 |
| 1994 | -21.65% | $2.37 | $1.86 |
| 1993 | +31.99% | $1.80 | $2.37 |
| 1992 | +25.06% | $1.44 | $1.80 |
| 1991 | +89.13% | $0.76 | $1.44 |
| 1990 | +7.30% | $0.71 | $0.76 |
| 1989 | +93.17% | $0.37 | $0.71 |
| 1988 | +29.27% | $0.28 | $0.37 |
| 1987 | -32.59% | $0.42 | $0.28 |
| 1986 | +59.55% | $0.26 | $0.42 |
| 1985 | +1183.37% | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 1984 | -30.36% | $0.03 | $0.02 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BEN
What sector is BEN in? ▼
BEN operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Asset Management industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has BEN performed historically? ▼
Over 43 years of trading history, BEN has posted gains in 29 years (67% of the time). The best year was 1985 with a +1183.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BEN? ▼
You can invest in BEN through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BEN.
Last updated: 3/24/2026