About Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN)
Franklin Templeton 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
- $31.64
- Market Cap
- $16.08B
- 52-Week High
- $36.28
- 52-Week Low
- $21.11
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
$1,000 Invested in Franklin Templeton 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 Templeton Inc. (BEN) in 2025 would be worth $1,458 as of November 2026, representing a +45.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BEN 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) in 2023 would be worth $1,630 as of November 2026, representing a +63.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BEN 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) in 2021 would be worth $1,304 as of November 2026, representing a +30.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BEN 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) in 2016 would be worth $1,515 as of November 2026, representing a +51.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in BEN at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) at IPO would be worth $1,214,818 as of November 2026, representing a +121381.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 43+ years (517 months), Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) has averaged a monthly return of +2.12% with a median return of +1.52%. The stock had 293 positive months (57%) and 219 negative months (42%). 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 Templeton Inc. (BEN) has delivered an average annual return of +43.41% with a median return of +16.96%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +17.57%. 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 23 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +37.11% | $23.08 | $31.64 |
| 2025 | +24.76% | $18.50 | $23.08 |
| 2024 | -27.21% | $25.41 | $18.50 |
| 2023 | +16.96% | $21.73 | $25.41 |
| 2022 | -17.52% | $26.34 | $21.73 |
| 2021 | +38.88% | $18.97 | $26.34 |
| 2020 | +1.46% | $18.69 | $18.97 |
| 2019 | -9.29% | $20.61 | $18.69 |
| 2018 | -23.34% | $26.88 | $20.61 |
| 2017 | +11.58% | $24.09 | $26.88 |
| 2016 | +9.75% | $21.95 | $24.09 |
| 2015 | -32.51% | $32.52 | $21.95 |
| 2014 | -2.35% | $33.30 | $32.52 |
| 2013 | +38.89% | $23.98 | $33.30 |
| 2012 | +35.14% | $17.74 | $23.98 |
| 2011 | -10.92% | $19.92 | $17.74 |
| 2010 | +6.49% | $18.71 | $19.92 |
| 2009 | +71.80% | $10.89 | $18.71 |
| 2008 | -43.72% | $19.35 | $10.89 |
| 2007 | +4.41% | $18.53 | $19.35 |
| 2006 | +17.80% | $15.73 | $18.53 |
| 2005 | +39.72% | $11.26 | $15.73 |
| 2004 | +34.62% | $8.36 | $11.26 |
| 2003 | +53.90% | $5.43 | $8.36 |
| 2002 | -2.61% | $5.58 | $5.43 |
| 2001 | -6.89% | $5.99 | $5.58 |
| 2000 | +19.65% | $5.01 | $5.99 |
| 1999 | +0.91% | $4.96 | $5.01 |
| 1998 | -26.02% | $6.71 | $4.96 |
| 1997 | +91.64% | $3.50 | $6.71 |
| 1996 | +36.73% | $2.56 | $3.50 |
| 1995 | +42.66% | $1.79 | $2.56 |
| 1994 | -21.65% | $2.29 | $1.79 |
| 1993 | +31.99% | $1.74 | $2.29 |
| 1992 | +25.06% | $1.39 | $1.74 |
| 1991 | +89.13% | $0.73 | $1.39 |
| 1990 | +7.30% | $0.68 | $0.73 |
| 1989 | +93.17% | $0.35 | $0.68 |
| 1988 | +29.27% | $0.27 | $0.35 |
| 1987 | -32.59% | $0.41 | $0.27 |
| 1986 | +59.55% | $0.25 | $0.41 |
| 1985 | +1183.37% | $0.02 | $0.25 |
| 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: 11/1/2026