Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Shares Outstanding: 0.51
Is Franklin Resources, Inc.’s shares outstanding high or low?
Franklin Resources, Inc.'s shares outstanding of 0.51 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.50, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.49–0.51).
0.49% above its 12-month average of 0.51.
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BEN Average Shares Outstanding Chart
BEN Current vs Average Shares Outstanding Chart
BEN Shares Outstanding Metrics
SHARES OUTSTANDING
0.51
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM
0.51
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y
0.50
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y
0.50
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y
0.53
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y
0.56
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y
0.60
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.49%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.76%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+3.43%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-2.13%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-8.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-14.85%
Share Structure
Shares Outstanding
514.50M
Float Shares
N/A
Stock Price
$32.13
Market Cap
$16.7B
Annual Shares Outstanding History
| Year | Weighted Average Shares | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 514.50M | +0.98% |
| 2024 | 509.50M | +3.98% |
| 2023 | 490.00M | +0.27% |
| 2022 | 488.70M | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 489.90M | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 491.90M | -2.32% |
| 2019 | 503.60M | -6.29% |
| 2018 | 537.40M | -3.83% |
| 2017 | 558.80M | -4.28% |
| 2016 | 583.80M | -5.04% |
| 2015 | 614.80M | -1.60% |
| 2014 | 624.80M | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 633.10M | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 641.40M | -3.28% |
| 2011 | 663.12M | -2.24% |
| 2010 | 678.31M | -1.84% |
| 2009 | 691.00M | -2.56% |
| 2008 | 709.19M | -5.14% |
| 2007 | 747.59M | -2.29% |
| 2006 | 765.13M | +1.76% |
| 2005 | 751.87M | +0.72% |
| 2004 | 746.48M | -2.02% |
| 2003 | 761.86M | -2.57% |
| 2002 | 781.99M | +3.25% |
| 2001 | 757.38M | +2.40% |
| 2000 | 739.59M | -2.36% |
| 1999 | 757.48M | -0.10% |
| 1998 | 758.26M | +0.15% |
| 1997 | 757.09M | +1.95% |
| 1996 | 742.58M | - |
Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price
Key concepts:
- Float shares: Shares available for public trading
- Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
- Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
- Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap
Franklin Resources, Inc. Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition
Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Franklin Resources, Inc. Shares Outstanding FAQ
- What is the shares outstanding for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The shares outstanding for BEN stock is 0.51.
- Is Franklin Resources, Inc.'s shares outstanding high or low?
- Franklin Resources, Inc.'s shares outstanding of 0.51 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.50, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.49–0.51).
- What is the TTM average shares outstanding for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The TTM average shares outstanding for BEN stock is 0.51.
- What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 3Y average shares outstanding for BEN stock is 0.50.
- What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 5Y average shares outstanding for BEN stock is 0.50.
- What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 10Y average shares outstanding for BEN stock is 0.53.
- What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 15Y average shares outstanding for BEN stock is 0.56.
- What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 20Y average shares outstanding for BEN stock is 0.60.
Franklin Resources, Inc. Shares Outstanding History
| DATE | SHARES OUTSTANDING |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 0.51 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.51 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.49 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.49 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.49 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.49 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.54 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.58 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.61 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.62 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.63 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.68 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.71 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.75 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.77 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.75 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.75 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.76 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.78 |
| 2001-09-30 | 0.76 |
| 2000-09-30 | 0.74 |
| 1999-09-30 | 0.76 |
| 1998-09-30 | 0.76 |
| 1997-09-30 | 0.76 |
| 1996-09-30 | 0.74 |
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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