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Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Yield on Cost (YOC): 4.05%

The yield on cost (YOC) for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) is 4.05%.

BEN Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

4.05%

Yield on Cost for BEN

BEN now pays $1.30 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-10)$33.793.85%
5 years ago(2021-06-08)$35.123.70%
3 years ago(2023-06-08)$26.154.97%
1 year ago(2025-06-12)$22.605.75%
Buying today(at $32.13)$32.134.05%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 4.05% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 3.4% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

4.05%

In 3 years

4.62%

In 5 years

5.05%

In 10 years

6.29%

Yield on Cost Calculator

Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN).

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$32.13
$1.30
3.43%
15 Years

Starting Yield

4.05%

Ending YOC

6.71%

Year 15 Dividend

$2.16

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$25.81

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$1.304.05%$0.00
Year 1$1.34+3.43%4.18%$1.34
Year 2$1.39+3.43%4.33%$2.74
Year 3$1.44+3.43%4.48%$4.17
Year 4$1.49+3.43%4.63%$5.66
Year 5$1.54+3.43%4.79%$7.20
Year 6$1.59+3.43%4.95%$8.79
Year 7$1.65+3.43%5.12%$10.44
Year 8$1.70+3.43%5.30%$12.14
Year 9$1.76+3.43%5.48%$13.90
Year 10$1.82+3.43%5.67%$15.72
Year 11$1.88+3.43%5.86%$17.61
Year 12$1.95+3.43%6.06%$19.56
Year 13$2.02+3.43%6.27%$21.57
Year 14$2.08+3.43%6.49%$23.66
Year 15$2.16+3.43%6.71%$25.81

Franklin Resources, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Franklin Resources, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for BEN stock is 4.05%.

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.

San Mateo, CA
10,000 employees
Financial Services / Asset Management
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
CEO
Jennifer Johnson