--- title: "Franklin Resources: History & Research Timeline" description: "History & Research Timeline for Franklin Resources (BEN)." canonical: https://www.getswoopr.com/stocks/companies/franklin-resources/history/ source: "Swoopr Investment: https://www.getswoopr.com" --- # Franklin Resources: History & Research Timeline ## Direct answer Franklin Resources (BEN) is a Financials company and a constituent of the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index. This guide covers Franklin Resources's business model, financial metrics, competitive position, risk factors, and index membership as an educational business primer. It does not constitute personalized investment advice or a buy, sell, or price-target recommendation. ## What Has Franklin Resources Reported for Revenue Over Time? Franklin Resources reported revenue of $8.8 billion for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, against $8.3 billion for the year ended September 30, 2022. That is a compound annual growth rate of 2.0% over 3 years. The figures are as reported in its annual filings and are not adjusted for acquisitions, disposals or changes in accounting. | Fiscal year | Revenue | Growth | Operating income | Net income | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY2022ended September 30, 2022 | $8.3 billion | n/a | $1.8 billion | $1.3 billion | | FY2023ended September 30, 2023 | $7.8 billion | -5.1% | $1.1 billion | $883 million | | FY2024ended September 30, 2024 | $8.5 billion | +8.0% | $408 million | $465 million | | FY2025ended September 30, 2025 | $8.8 billion | +3.5% | $604 million | $525 million | ## Verified anchors - **1947** - founding or lineage field in the current constituent metadata. - **1998-04-30** - S&P 500 addition date for `BEN` in the constituent registry. - **2026-09-15** - current S&P 500 Equal Weight snapshot date used by Swoopr. ### Founding and predecessor businesses Research this stage specifically for Franklin Resources. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Initial public-market history Research this stage specifically for Franklin Resources. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Major products or market entries Research this stage specifically for Franklin Resources. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Transformative acquisitions and divestitures Research this stage specifically for Franklin Resources. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Restructurings and spin-offs Research this stage specifically for Franklin Resources. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Leadership transitions Research this stage specifically for Franklin Resources. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Regulatory or legal turning points Research this stage specifically for Franklin Resources. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Crises and recoveries Research this stage specifically for Franklin Resources. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Strategic pivots Research this stage specifically for Franklin Resources. Add an event only when a primary or high- quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Current-era operating model Research this stage specifically for Franklin Resources. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ## References - [SEC filings for Franklin Resources](https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=38777&owner=exclude) - [S&P 500 Equal Weight Index](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500-equal-weight-index/) - [S&P U.S. Indices Methodology](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/methodologies/methodology-sp-us-indices.pdf) [Return to the main Franklin Resources dossier](https://www.getswoopr.com/stocks/companies/franklin-resources/). **[Swoopr Editorial Team](https://www.getswoopr.com/authors/swoopr-editorial-team/)** Swoopr's editorial team produces independent investment education content reviewed for accuracy and clarity. 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