Franklin Resources Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Franklin Resources Inc (BEN)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 57.1% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 51.4%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 5.69 | 28,910,284 | +0.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Power Corporation of Canada | 4.99 | 25,340,031 | -19.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 3.96 | 20,135,638 | +0.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.88 | 19,733,211 | +0.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 2.70 | 13,735,521 | -0.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Amvescap Plc. | 2.38 | 12,091,225 | -10.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 2.01 | 10,224,825 | -5.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 1.56 | 7,910,758 | +1.3 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 1.90 | 9,653,847 | -2.5 | 09/30/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 1.52 | 7,737,741 | -5.0 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Resources Inc | Affiliate of Investment Adv. | 5,103,658 | 165,358,503 $ | Jul 20, 2026 | direct |
| Franklin Templeton Inc | Affiliate of Investment Adv. | 4,661,961 | 151,047,549 $ | Oct 19, 2026 | direct |
| Johnson Jennifer M | Chief Executive Officer | 4,425,109 | 143,373,532 $ | Oct 13, 2026 | both |
| Johnson Gregory E | Executive Chairman | 2,723,059 | 88,227,112 $ | Oct 13, 2026 | direct |
| Nicholls Matthew | Co-President, CFO & COO | 934,348 | 30,272,875 $ | Oct 13, 2026 | direct |
| Gamba Daniel | Co-President, Chief Commercial | 690,609 | 22,375,732 $ | Oct 13, 2026 | direct |
| Murphy Terrence | Co-President, Public Markets | 532,162 | 17,242,049 $ | Oct 13, 2026 | direct |
| Merchant Thomas C | EVP, General Counsel | 120,475 | 3,903,390 $ | Oct 13, 2026 | direct |
| Oshita Lindsey Harumi | Chief Accounting Officer | 32,624 | 1,057,032 $ | Oct 13, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Franklin Templeton Inc | Affiliate of Investment Adv. | Sell | 441,696 | 11.32 | 4,999,999 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Johnson Jennifer M | Chief Executive Officer | Other | 32,625 | – | – |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Merchant Thomas C | EVP, General Counsel | Other | 18,426 | – | – |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Merchant Thomas C | EVP, General Counsel | Other | 19,244 | 31.18 | 600,028 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Murphy Terrence | Co-President, Public Markets | Other | 3,689 | – | – |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Murphy Terrence | Co-President, Public Markets | Other | 137,589 | 31.18 | 4,290,025 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Nicholls Matthew | Co-President, CFO & COO | Other | 117,420 | – | – |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Nicholls Matthew | Co-President, CFO & COO | Other | 99,664 | 31.18 | 3,107,524 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Johnson Jennifer M | Chief Executive Officer | Other | 146,521 | – | – |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Johnson Jennifer M | Chief Executive Officer | Other | 202,053 | 31.18 | 6,300,013 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Johnson Gregory E | Executive Chairman | Other | 22,259 | – | – |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Johnson Gregory E | Executive Chairman | Other | 23,814 | 31.18 | 742,521 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Gamba Daniel | Co-President, Chief Commercial | Other | 82,025 | 31.18 | 2,557,540 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oshita Lindsey Harumi | Chief Accounting Officer | Other | 6,495 | 31.18 | 202,514 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Johnson Jennifer M | Chief Executive Officer | Other | 116,053 | 34.15 | 3,963,210 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Johnson Gregory E | Executive Chairman | Other | 10,568 | 34.15 | 360,897 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Oshita Lindsey Harumi | Chief Accounting Officer | Other | 2,598 | 34.15 | 88,722 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Nicholls Matthew | Co-President, CFO & COO | Other | 61,533 | 34.15 | 2,101,352 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Merchant Thomas C | EVP, General Counsel | Other | 9,807 | 34.15 | 334,909 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Murphy Terrence | Co-President, Public Markets | Other | 25,125 | 34.15 | 858,019 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Gamba Daniel | Co-President, Chief Commercial | Other | 64,136 | 34.15 | 2,190,244 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Murphy Terrence | Co-President, Public Markets | Other | 229,850 | 32.63 | 7,500,006 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Nicholls Matthew | Co-President, CFO & COO | Other | 229,850 | 32.63 | 7,500,006 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Gamba Daniel | Co-President, Chief Commercial | Other | 229,850 | 32.63 | 7,500,006 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Johnson Jennifer M | Chief Executive Officer | Other | 229,850 | 32.63 | 7,500,006 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Franklin Resources Inc | Affiliate of Investment Adv. | Sell | 1,682,905 | 11.29 | 18,999,997 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: November 3, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.