Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) FCF Payout Ratio: 71.94%
Is Franklin Resources, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Franklin Resources, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 71.94% is 21% above its 5-year average of 59.32%, near the high end of its 5-year range (31.24%–82.65%).
8.73% below its 12-month average of 78.82%.
BEN FCF Payout Ratio Chart
BEN Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
BEN Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
BEN FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
71.94%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
78.82%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
63.37%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
59.32%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
55.28%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
49.90%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
44.51%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.73%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+13.53%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+21.28%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+30.14%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+44.16%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+61.62%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
71.9%
Earnings Payout Ratio
142.9%
Dividend Yield
4.05%
FCF Yield
5.58%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $911.60M | $683.70M | 75.0% |
| 2024 | $794.20M | $656.40M | 82.6% |
| 2023 | $940.40M | $607.30M | 64.6% |
| 2022 | $1.87B | $583.10M | 31.2% |
| 2021 | $1.17B | $559.70M | 48.0% |
| 2020 | $979.60M | $533.20M | 54.4% |
| 2019 | $34.80M | $518.60M | n/m |
| 2018 | $2.12B | $2.12B | 99.7% |
| 2017 | $1.06B | $441.20M | 41.6% |
| 2016 | $1.63B | $408.70M | 25.1% |
| 2015 | $2.18B | $666.40M | 30.5% |
| 2014 | $2.08B | $290.40M | 13.9% |
| 2013 | $1.97B | $882.70M | 44.7% |
| 2012 | $987.80M | $663.00M | 67.1% |
| 2011 | $1.49B | $216.30M | 14.5% |
| 2010 | $1.59B | $883.50M | 55.4% |
| 2009 | $596.75M | $192.78M | 32.3% |
| 2008 | $1.34B | $179.03M | 13.4% |
| 2007 | $1.58B | $142.75M | 9.0% |
| 2006 | $1.21B | $117.73M | 9.7% |
| 2005 | $775.06M | $598.66M | 77.2% |
| 2004 | $903.73M | $82.01M | 9.1% |
| 2003 | $483.76M | $75.44M | 15.6% |
| 2002 | $735.20M | $71.78M | 9.8% |
| 2001 | $445.86M | $63.47M | 14.2% |
| 2000 | $593.28M | $57.95M | 9.8% |
| 1999 | $449.30M | $54.28M | 12.1% |
| 1998 | $531.48M | $49.27M | 9.3% |
| 1997 | $345.56M | $40.39M | 11.7% |
| 1996 | $295.16M | $34.65M | 11.7% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Franklin Resources, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Franklin Resources, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The FCF payout ratio for BEN stock is 71.94%.
- Is Franklin Resources, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Franklin Resources, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 71.94% is 21% above its 5-year average of 59.32%, near the high end of its 5-year range (31.24%–82.65%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for BEN stock is 78.82%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for BEN stock is 63.37%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for BEN stock is 59.32%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for BEN stock is 55.28%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for BEN stock is 49.90%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for BEN stock is 44.51%.
Franklin Resources, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 75.00% |
| 2024-09-30 | 82.65% |
| 2023-09-30 | 64.58% |
| 2022-09-30 | 31.24% |
| 2021-09-30 | 48.00% |
| 2020-09-30 | 54.43% |
| 2018-09-30 | 99.70% |
| 2017-09-30 | 41.60% |
| 2016-09-30 | 25.07% |
| 2015-09-30 | 30.52% |
| 2014-09-30 | 13.93% |
| 2013-09-30 | 44.73% |
| 2012-09-30 | 67.12% |
| 2011-09-30 | 14.52% |
| 2010-09-30 | 55.44% |
| 2009-09-30 | 32.31% |
| 2008-09-30 | 13.37% |
| 2007-09-30 | 9.04% |
| 2006-09-30 | 9.74% |
| 2005-09-30 | 77.24% |
| 2004-09-30 | 9.07% |
| 2003-09-30 | 15.59% |
| 2002-09-30 | 9.76% |
| 2001-09-30 | 14.24% |
| 2000-09-30 | 9.77% |
| 1999-09-30 | 12.08% |
| 1998-09-30 | 9.27% |
| 1997-09-30 | 11.69% |
| 1996-09-30 | 11.74% |
About Franklin Resources, Inc.
Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly traded holding company specializing in investment management. Operating through its various subsidiaries, the firm provides a comprehensive range of financial services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, institutions, pension funds, trusts, and partnerships. It designs and offers a suite of mutual funds, spanning strategies in equity, fixed income, balanced portfolios, and multi-asset classes. The company actively allocates capital across public stock markets, bond markets, and alternative investment opportunities. Founded in 1947, Franklin Resources is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional operational center located in Hyderabad, India.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- Jennifer Johnson