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Franklin Resources is a publicly owned asset investment manager that provides services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. As of January 31, 2026, the company managed $1.71 trillion ...

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5/ 10Mixed

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Strong near-term earnings momentum offset by persistent fund underperformance and analyst caution create a hold-rated investment...

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Industry Asset Management
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Cyborg Score recalibrated: June 15, 2026
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Franklin Resources, Inc. Overview

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Franklin Resources is a publicly owned asset investment manager that provides services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. As of January 31, 2026, the company managed $1.71 trillion in assets under management.

Strategic Profile

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Franklin is one of the 20 largest US-based asset managers with 71% of AUM from domestic clients and is the fifth-largest global manager of cross-border funds. The company operates multiple investment brands and is actively pursuing digital transformation through AI partnerships and expanding into alternative assets.

Competitive Landscape

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Franklin Resources ranks among the 20 largest US-based asset managers. Primary competitors include BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, and Invesco. Franklin differentiates through its multi-brand portfolio spanning Franklin, Templeton, Legg Mason, and specialty asset managers, though it faces competitive pressure from larger peers and faces persistent fund underperformance challenges.

Industry Context

Franklin Resources, Inc. operates in Asset Management.

Key facts

Founded: 1947 · Headquarters: San Mateo, California, US · Revenue: $2.33B · Market cap: $14.7B

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BlackRockWorld's largest asset manager by AUM→VanguardLeading index fund and passive investment provider→FidelityDiversified asset and wealth management→T. Rowe PriceActive asset management and retirement solutions→

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What does Franklin Resources, Inc. do?+
Franklin Resources is a publicly owned asset investment manager that provides services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. As of January 31, 2026, the company managed $1.71 trillion ...
What is Franklin Resources, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Franklin Resources, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 5/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
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Named competitors include BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity, T. Rowe Price. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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