Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Franklin Resources shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Franklin Resources stock is Rupert Johnson20.51 %, with 104.2 million shares (20.51% of the company), worth about $3.56 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 65.5%.
In Q2 2026, 696 institutional holdings reports listed 283.0 million shares worth $9.39 billion, down 1.7% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 38 transactions in the last two years: 1 sale worth $7,379 and 4 purchases. The newest one on file is from February 4, 2026 (Noto Anthony J., Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through February 4, 2026.
Franklin Resources, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Franklin Resources shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rupert Johnson20.51 % | 104.2 million | 20.51% | $3.6B |
| Charles Bartlett Johnson18.54 % | 94.2 million | 18.54% | $3.2B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 25.7 million | 5.07% | $879.0M |
| Power Corporation Of Canada | 25.3 million | 4.99% | $865.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 20.1 million | 3.96% | $688.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 19.7 million | 3.88% | $674.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 13.7 million | 2.70% | $469.0M |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 12.1 million | 2.38% | $413.0M |
| DFA Australia Ltd. | 9.7 million | 1.90% | $330.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 7.9 million | 1.56% | $270.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Franklin Resources institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 696 | 283.0 million | $9.4B |
| Q1 2026 | 636 | 288.0 million | $6.8B |
| Q4 2025 | 606 | 277.0 million | $6.6B |
| Q3 2025 | 627 | 271.0 million | $6.3B |
| Q2 2025 | 601 | 294.0 million | $7.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 594 | 284.0 million | $5.5B |
| Q4 2024 | 602 | 275.0 million | $5.6B |
| Q3 2024 | 601 | 269.0 million | $5.4B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Franklin Resources insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noto Anthony J. | Feb 4, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 27.00 per share. | $205,011 |
| Byerwalter Mariann H | Feb 3, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 27.00 per share. | $205,011 |
| Thiel John W | Feb 3, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 27.00 per share. | $205,011 |
| Noto Anthony J. | Feb 3, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 27.00 per share. | $205,011 |
| Yang Geoffrey Y | Feb 3, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 27.00 per share. | $205,011 |
| Johnson Jennifer M | Jan 5, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Johnson Charles B | Dec 26, 2025 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Johnson Charles B | Dec 17, 2025 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Johnson Charles B | Nov 20, 2025 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase at price 21.20 per share. | $1.1M |
| Johnson Charles B | Nov 18, 2025 | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase at price 21.49 per share. | $1.1M |
| Johnson Gregory E | Nov 4, 2025 | Officer and Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 22.59 per share. | $565,021 |
| Johnson Jennifer M | Nov 4, 2025 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 22.59 per share. | $6.9M |
Newest 12 of 38 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Franklin Resources stock?
Rupert Johnson20.51 %, with 20.51% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Charles Bartlett Johnson18.54 % (18.54%) and BlackRock Advisors LLC (5.07%).
How many institutions own Franklin Resources stock?
696 institutional holdings reports listed Franklin Resources shares in Q2 2026, 283.0 million shares in all worth $9.39 billion.
Are Franklin Resources insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 1 sale and 4 purchases (38 transactions in all); the newest on file is from February 4, 2026.
