Form 8-K

8-K — FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC

Accession: 0000038777-26-000100

Filed: 2026-04-28

Period: 2026-04-28

CIK: 0000038777

SIC: 6282 (INVESTMENT ADVICE)

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Regulation FD Disclosure

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2026

FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 001-09318 13-2670991

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 312-2000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share BEN New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 28, 2026, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the financial results for the Company’s second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company also posted a second quarter earnings commentary on its internet website, available via investors.franklinresources.com.

The contents of the Company’s website referenced herein and in the exhibit are not incorporated into this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in these Items 2.02 and 7.01, including the exhibits hereto, (x) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and (y) shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings (unless the Company specifically states that the information or exhibits in this particular report with respect to Item 2.02 or Item 7.01, as the case may be, are incorporated by reference).

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index are incorporated herein by reference.

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. Description

99.1

Press Release dated April 28, 2026 issued by Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.

Date: April 28, 2026 /s/ Matthew Nicholls

Matthew Nicholls

Co-President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

Date: April 28, 2026

/s/ Lindsey H. Oshita

Lindsey H. Oshita

Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

EX-99.1

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EXHIBIT 99.1

Contact: Franklin Resources, Inc.

Investor Relations: Selene Oh (650) 312-4091, selene.oh@franklintempleton.com

Media Relations: Jeaneen Terrio (212) 632-4005, jeaneen.terrio@franklintempleton.com

investors.franklinresources.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results

San Mateo, CA, April 28, 2026 – Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE: BEN] today announced net income1 of $268.2 million or $0.49 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $255.5 million or $0.46 per diluted share for the previous quarter, and $151.4 million or $0.26 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Operating income was $323.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $281.0 million for the previous quarter and $145.6 million for the prior year.

As supplemental information, the Company is providing certain adjusted performance measures which are based on methodologies other than generally accepted accounting principles. Adjusted net income2 was $384.5 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share2 was $0.71 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $378.4 million and $0.70 for the previous quarter, and $254.4 million and $0.47 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Adjusted operating income2 was $474.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $437.3 million for the previous quarter and $377.2 million for the prior year.

“Franklin Templeton delivered another strong quarter, with $17 billion in long-term net inflows across public and private markets, reflecting the strength of our diversified global platform,” said Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Resources, Inc. “We saw improved gross sales across all asset classes, and importantly, positive long-term net flows in every region, demonstrating the impact of our local client engagement and global reputation.

“In the second quarter, long-term inflows were $118 billion and, excluding reinvested distributions, increased 28% from prior quarter. We fundraised $14.3 billion in alternatives, including $13.2 billion in private market assets, which was diversified across alternative credit, secondary private equity, real estate and venture strategies. Fiscal year-to-date fundraising in private markets reached $22.7 billion. Strong momentum continued in public markets, highlighted by $9.5 billion in multi-asset net inflows, our 19th consecutive quarter of positive flows in that asset class.

“Our platform continues to scale across key growth areas. ETFs and Canvas reached record AUM, generating $4.5 billion and $5.3 billion in net inflows, respectively, with Canvas increasing 27% quarter over quarter. Investment performance remains competitive, supporting both client retention and organic growth, while we continue to manage expenses with discipline and invest in areas of opportunity.

“This quarter underscores the power of our multi-year strategy in action. While markets remain uncertain, our strategy is clear and we’re pleased to be ahead of plan. We are focused on delivering strong investment outcomes, deepening client relationships and continuing to evolve our capabilities to drive sustainable, long-term growth for our clients and shareholders.”

Quarter Ended % Change Quarter Ended % Change

31-Mar-26 31-Dec-25 Qtr. vs. Qtr. 31-Mar-25 Year vs. Year

Financial Results

(in millions, except per share data)

Operating revenues $ 2,294.9 $ 2,327.1 (1 %) $ 2,111.4 9 %

Operating income

323.3 281.0 15 % 145.6 122 %

Operating margin 14.1 % 12.1 % 6.9 %

Net income1

$ 268.2 $ 255.5 5 % $ 151.4 77 %

Diluted earnings per share

0.49 0.46 7 % 0.26 88 %

As adjusted (non-GAAP):2

Adjusted operating income $ 474.6 $ 437.3 9 % $ 377.2 26 %

Adjusted operating margin 27.1 % 25.0 % 23.4 %

Adjusted net income $ 384.5 $ 378.4 2 % $ 254.4 51 %

Adjusted diluted earnings per share 0.71 0.70 1 % 0.47 51 %

Assets Under Management

(in billions)

Ending $ 1,682.1 $ 1,684.0 0 % $ 1,540.6 9 %

Average3

1,701.6 1,676.1 2 % 1,570.5 8 %

Long-term net flows 16.9 28.0 (26.2)

Total AUM was $1,682.1 billion at March 31, 2026, down $1.9 billion during the quarter due to the negative impact of $30.2 billion of net market change, distributions, and other, partially offset by $16.9 billion of long-term net inflows, inclusive of $4.1 billion of long-term net outflows at Western, and $11.4 billion of cash management net inflows. Long-term net inflows for the quarter include $3.2 billion of long-term reinvested distributions.

Cash and cash equivalents and investments were $5.1 billion and, including the Company’s direct investments in consolidated investment products (“CIPs”), were $6.2 billion4 at March 31, 2026. Total stockholders’ equity was $13.1 billion and the Company had 519.6 million shares of common stock outstanding at March 31, 2026. The Company repurchased 2.3 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $57.1 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Conference Call Information

A written commentary on the results by Jenny Johnson, CEO; Daniel Gamba, Co-President and Chief Commercial Officer; and Matthew Nicholls, Co-President, CFO and COO; will be available via investors.franklinresources.com today at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Ms. Johnson and Messrs. Gamba and Nicholls will also lead a live teleconference today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to answer questions. Access to the teleconference will be available via investors.franklinresources.com or by dialing (+1) (877) 407-0989 in North America or (+1) (201) 389-0921 in other locations. A replay of the teleconference can also be accessed by calling (+1) (877) 660-6853 in North America or (+1) (201) 612-7415 in other locations using access code 13759733 after 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 28, 2026 through May 5, 2026, or via investors.franklinresources.com.

Analysts and investors are encouraged to review the Company’s recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and to contact Investor Relations at investorrelations@franklintempleton.com before the live teleconference for any clarifications or questions related to the earnings release or written commentary.

FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Unaudited

(in millions, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

Change

Six Months Ended

March 31,

Change

2026 2025 2026 2025

Operating Revenues

Investment management fees $ 1,819.3 $ 1,673.6 9 % $ 3,667.2 $ 3,472.9 6 %

Sales and distribution fees 396.6 364.9 9 % 785.3 740.4 6 %

Shareholder servicing fees 69.0 61.9 11 % 139.9 125.4 12 %

Other 10.0 11.0 (9 %) 29.6 24.3 22 %

Total operating revenues 2,294.9 2,111.4 9 % 4,622.0 4,363.0 6 %

Operating Expenses

Compensation and benefits 964.7 920.0 5 % 1,995.4 1,911.4 4 %

Sales, distribution and marketing 544.0 498.1 9 % 1,084.9 1,010.4 7 %

Information systems and technology 157.6 158.7 (1 %) 314.6 314.7 0 %

Occupancy 67.1 69.3 (3 %) 133.9 144.4 (7 %)

Amortization of intangible assets 50.6 112.5 (55 %) 105.7 225.1 (53 %)

Impairment of intangible assets

— 24.4 NM — 24.4 NM

General, administrative and other 187.6 182.8 3 % 383.2 368.0 4 %

Total operating expenses 1,971.6 1,965.8 0 % 4,017.7 3,998.4 0 %

Operating Income 323.3 145.6 122 % 604.3 364.6 66 %

Other Income (Expenses)

Investment and other income, net 56.0 94.1 (40 %) 136.3 104.6 30 %

Interest expense

(19.9) (20.8) (4 %) (40.3) (43.9) (8 %)

Investment and other income (losses) of consolidated investment products, net 96.5 (164.7) NM 221.4 (50.6) NM

Expenses of consolidated investment products

(10.2) (11.5) (11 %) (24.2) (18.8) 29 %

Other income (expenses), net 122.4 (102.9) NM 293.2 (8.7) NM

Income before taxes 445.7 42.7 944 % 897.5 355.9 152 %

Taxes on income 99.1 31.1 219 % 204.1 112.2 82 %

Net income 346.6 11.6 NM 693.4 243.7 185 %

Less: net income (loss) attributable to

Redeemable noncontrolling interests 23.9 (158.4) NM 63.6 (108.8) NM

Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests 54.5 18.6 NM 106.1 37.5 NM

Net Income Attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc. $ 268.2 $ 151.4 77 % $ 523.7 $ 315.0 66 %

Earnings per Share

Basic $ 0.49 $ 0.26 88 % $ 0.95 $ 0.55 73 %

Diluted 0.49 0.26 88 % 0.95 0.55 73 %

Dividends Declared per Share $ 0.33 $ 0.32 3 % $ 0.66 $ 0.64 3 %

Average Shares Outstanding

Basic 517.5 519.1 0 % 517.5 518.3 0 %

Diluted 518.2 519.9 0 % 518.3 519.0 0 %

Operating Margin 14.1 % 6.9 % 13.1 % 8.4 %

FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Unaudited

(in millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended %

Change

Three Months Ended

31-Mar-26 31-Dec-25 30-Sep-25 30-Jun-25 31-Mar-25

Operating Revenues

Investment management fees $ 1,819.3 $ 1,847.9

(2 %) $ 1,868.1 $ 1,640.8 $ 1,673.6

Sales and distribution fees 396.6 388.7 2 % 382.4 351.9 364.9

Shareholder servicing fees 69.0 70.9 (3 %) 79.2 59.9 61.9

Other 10.0 19.6 (49 %) 14.0 11.4 11.0

Total operating revenues 2,294.9 2,327.1 (1 %) 2,343.7 2,064.0 2,111.4

Operating Expenses

Compensation and benefits 964.7 1,030.7 (6 %) 1,005.7 901.1 920.0

Sales, distribution and marketing 544.0 540.9 1 % 519.8 480.7 498.1

Information systems and technology 157.6 157.0 0 % 166.2 162.7 158.7

Occupancy 67.1 66.8 0 % 72.4 69.5 69.3

Amortization of intangible assets 50.6 55.1 (8 %) 69.2 112.2 112.5

Impairment of intangible assets

— — NM 202.2 — 24.4

General, administrative and other 187.6 195.6 (4 %) 222.8 183.7 182.8

Total operating expenses 1,971.6 2,046.1 (4 %) 2,258.3 1,909.9 1,965.8

Operating Income

323.3 281.0 15 % 85.4 154.1 145.6

Other Income (Expenses)

Investment and other income, net 56.0 80.3 (30 %) 84.8 23.4 94.1

Interest expense (19.9) (20.4) (2 %) (25.2) (25.8) (20.8)

Investment and other income (losses) of consolidated investment products, net 96.5 124.9 (23 %) 123.1 35.9 (164.7)

Expenses of consolidated investment products

(10.2) (14.0) (27 %) (13.8) (11.0) (11.5)

Other income (expenses), net 122.4 170.8 (28 %) 168.9 22.5 (102.9)

Income before taxes

445.7 451.8 (1 %) 254.3 176.6 42.7

Taxes on income 99.1 105.0 (6 %) 65.8 59.9 31.1

Net income

346.6 346.8 0 % 188.5 116.7 11.6

Less: net income (loss) attributable to

Redeemable noncontrolling interests 23.9 39.7 (40 %) 36.1 20.0 (158.4)

Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests 54.5 51.6 6 % 34.8 4.4 18.6

Net Income Attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc. $ 268.2 $ 255.5 5 % $ 117.6 $ 92.3 $ 151.4

Earnings per Share

Basic $ 0.49 $ 0.46 7 % $ 0.21 $ 0.15 $ 0.26

Diluted 0.49 0.46 7 % 0.21 0.15 0.26

Dividends Declared per Share $ 0.33 $ 0.33 0% $ 0.32 $ 0.32 $ 0.32

Average Shares Outstanding

Basic 517.5 517.5 0% 514.5 515.7 519.1

Diluted 518.2 518.3 0 % 515.4 516.5 519.9

Operating Margin 14.1 % 12.1 % 3.6 % 7.5 % 6.9 %

AUM AND FLOWS

(in billions)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

Six Months Ended

March 31,

2026 5

2025

2026 5

2025

Beginning AUM $ 1,684.0 $ 1,575.7 $ 1,661.2 $ 1,678.6

Long-term inflows 118.2 86.8 236.8 183.7

Long-term outflows (101.3) (113.0) (191.9) (259.9)

Long-term net flows 16.9 (26.2) 44.9 (76.2)

Cash management net flows 11.4 2.7 10.2 2.7

Total net flows 28.3 (23.5) 55.1 (73.5)

Acquisition

— — 6.1 —

Net market change, distributions and other 6

(30.2) (11.6) (40.3) (64.5)

Ending AUM $ 1,682.1 $ 1,540.6 $ 1,682.1 $ 1,540.6

Average AUM $ 1,701.6 $ 1,570.5 $ 1,689.6 $ 1,606.3

AUM BY ASSET CLASS

(in billions) 31-Mar-26 31-Dec-25 % Change 30-Sep-25 30-Jun-25 31-Mar-25

Equity

$ 669.7 $ 697.2 (4 %) $ 686.2 $ 656.6 $ 598.1

Fixed Income 434.3 437.7 (1 %) 438.7 441.7 446.0

Alternative 282.8 273.8 3 % 263.9 258.4 251.8

Multi-Asset 207.5 198.8 4 % 193.9 183.2 175.8

Cash Management 87.8 76.5 15 % 78.5 71.9 68.9

Total AUM $ 1,682.1 $ 1,684.0 0 % $ 1,661.2 $ 1,611.8 $ 1,540.6

Average AUM for the Three-Month Period $ 1,701.6 $ 1,676.1 2 % $ 1,633.7 $ 1,565.2 $ 1,570.5

AUM BY SALES REGION

(in billions) 31-Mar-26 31-Dec-25 % Change 30-Sep-25 30-Jun-25 31-Mar-25

United States 7

$ 1,187.5 $ 1,195.7 1 % $ 1,171.5 $ 1,114.9 $ 1,071.3

International

Europe, Middle East and Africa

217.4 212.8 8 % 201.4 193.9 183.3

Asia-Pacific 8

180.1 181.6 0 % 179.5 182.6 171.0

Americas, excl. U.S. 7

97.1 93.9 (11 %) 108.8 120.4 115.0

Total international 494.6 488.3 1 % 489.7 496.9 469.3

Total $ 1,682.1 $ 1,684.0 1 % $ 1,661.2 $ 1,611.8 $ 1,540.6

AUM AND FLOWS BY ASSET CLASS

(in billions)

for the three months ended

March 31, 2026

Equity

Fixed

Income

Alternative 5

Multi-Asset

Cash

Management

Total

AUM at January 1, 2026 $ 697.2 $ 437.7 $ 273.8 $ 198.8 $ 76.5 $ 1,684.0

Long-term inflows

53.6 31.9 14.3 18.4 — 118.2

Long-term outflows

(58.3) (32.2) (1.9) (8.9) — (101.3)

Long-term net flows (4.7) (0.3) 12.4 9.5 — 16.9

Cash management net flows

— — — — 11.4 11.4

Total net flows

(4.7) (0.3) 12.4 9.5 11.4 28.3

Net market change, distributions and other 6

(22.8) (3.1) (3.4) (0.8) (0.1) (30.2)

AUM at March 31, 2026 $ 669.7 $ 434.3 $ 282.8 $ 207.5 $ 87.8 $ 1,682.1

(in billions)

for the three months ended

December 31, 2025 Equity Fixed

Income

Alternative 5

Multi-Asset

Cash

Management

Total

AUM at October 1, 2025 $ 686.2 $ 438.7 $ 263.9 $ 193.9 $ 78.5 $ 1,661.2

Long-term inflows

61.1 33.5 10.8 13.2 — 118.6

Long-term outflows

(41.3) (35.9) (4.2) (9.2) — (90.6)

Long-term net flows 19.8 (2.4) 6.6 4.0 — 28.0

Cash management net flows

— — — — (1.2) (1.2)

Total net flows

19.8 (2.4) 6.6 4.0 (1.2) 26.8

Acquisition

— — 6.1 — — 6.1

Net market change, distributions and other 6

(8.8) 1.4 (2.8) 0.9 (0.8) (10.1)

AUM at December 31, 2025 $ 697.2 $ 437.7 $ 273.8 $ 198.8 $ 76.5 $ 1,684.0

(in billions)

for the three months ended

March 31, 2025 Equity Fixed

Income

Alternative

Multi-Asset Cash

Management Total

AUM at January 1, 2025 $ 620.0 $ 469.5 $ 248.8 $ 174.0 $ 63.4 $ 1,575.7

Long-term inflows

38.9 26.5 8.5 12.9 — 86.8

Long-term outflows

(44.3) (57.0) (2.1) (9.6) — (113.0)

Long-term net flows (5.4) (30.5) 6.4 3.3 — (26.2)

Cash management net flows

— — — — 2.7 2.7

Total net flows

(5.4) (30.5) 6.4 3.3 2.7 (23.5)

Net market change, distributions and other 6

(16.5) 7.0 (3.4) (1.5) 2.8 (11.6)

AUM at March 31, 2025 $ 598.1 $ 446.0 $ 251.8 $ 175.8 $ 68.9 $ 1,540.6

Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures

As supplemental information, we are providing performance measures for “adjusted operating income,” “adjusted operating margin,” “adjusted net income” and “adjusted diluted earnings per share,” each of which is based on methodologies other than generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP measures”). Management believes these non-GAAP measures are useful indicators of our financial performance and may be helpful to investors in evaluating our relative performance against industry peers.

“Adjusted operating income,” “adjusted operating margin,” “adjusted net income” and “adjusted diluted earnings per share” are defined below, followed by reconciliations of operating income, operating margin, net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc. and diluted earnings per share on a U.S. GAAP basis to these non-GAAP measures. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as substitutes for, any financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Additional reconciling items may be added in the future to these non-GAAP measures if deemed appropriate.

Adjusted Operating Income

We define adjusted operating income as operating income adjusted to exclude the following:

•Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation of investment products.

•Acquisition-related items:

◦Acquisition-related retention compensation.

◦Other acquisition-related expenses including professional fees, technology costs and fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration assets and liabilities.

◦Amortization of intangible assets.

◦Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, if any.

•Special termination benefits and other expenses related to workforce optimization initiatives related to past acquisitions and certain initiatives undertaken by the Company.

•Impact on compensation and benefits expense from gains and losses on investments related to deferred compensation plans, which is offset in investment and other income (losses), net.

•Impact on compensation and benefits expense related to minority interests in certain subsidiaries, which is offset in net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests.

Adjusted Operating Margin

We calculate adjusted operating margin as adjusted operating income divided by adjusted operating revenues. We define adjusted operating revenues as operating revenues adjusted to exclude the following:

•Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation of investment products.

•Acquisition-related performance-based investment management fees which are passed through as compensation and benefits expense.

•Sales and distribution fees and a portion of investment management fees allocated to cover sales, distribution and marketing expenses paid to the financial advisers and other intermediaries who sell our funds on our behalf.

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share

We define adjusted net income as net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc. adjusted to exclude the following:

•Activities of CIPs.

•Acquisition-related items:

◦Acquisition-related retention compensation.

◦Other acquisition-related expenses including professional fees, technology costs and fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration assets and liabilities.

◦Amortization of intangible assets.

◦Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill, if any.

◦Interest expense for amortization of debt premium from acquisition-date fair value adjustment.

•Special termination benefits and other expenses related to workforce optimization initiatives related to past acquisitions and certain initiatives undertaken by the Company.

•Net gains or losses on investments related to deferred compensation plans which are not offset by compensation and benefits expense.

•Net compensation and benefits expense related to minority interests in certain subsidiaries not offset by net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests.

•Unrealized investment gains and losses.

•Net income tax expense of the above adjustments based on the respective blended rates applicable to the adjustments.

We define adjusted diluted earnings per share as diluted earnings per share adjusted to exclude the per share impacts of the adjustments applied to net income in calculating adjusted net income.

In calculating our non-GAAP measures, we adjust for the impact of CIPs because it is not considered reflective of our underlying results of operations. Acquisition-related items and special termination benefits are excluded to facilitate comparability to other asset management firms. We adjust for compensation and benefits expense related to funded deferred compensation plans because it is partially offset in other income (expense), net. We adjust for compensation and benefits expense and net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests to reflect the economics of certain profits interest arrangements. Sales and distribution fees and a portion of investment management fees generally cover sales, distribution and marketing expenses and, therefore, are excluded from adjusted operating revenues. In addition, when calculating adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share we exclude unrealized investment gains and losses included in investment and other income (losses) because the related investments are generally expected to be held long term.

The calculations of adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are as follows:

(in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended

31-Mar-26 31-Dec-25 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-25

Operating income

$ 323.3 $ 281.0 $ 145.6 $ 604.3 $ 364.6

Add (subtract):

Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation of investment products*

15.5 16.0 13.1 31.5 25.6

Acquisition-related retention

30.4 35.7 34.7 66.1 80.5

Compensation and benefits expense from gains on deferred compensation, net 3.8 13.6 3.6 17.4 4.5

Other acquisition-related expenses 5.2 5.8 10.7 11.0 20.1

Amortization of intangible assets

50.6 55.1 112.5 105.7 225.1

Impairment of intangible assets

— — 24.4 — 24.4

Special termination benefits

30.2 16.0 17.4 46.2 17.8

Compensation and benefits expense related to minority interests in certain subsidiaries 15.6 14.1 15.2 29.7 27.4

Adjusted operating income $ 474.6 $ 437.3 $ 377.2 $ 911.9 $ 790.0

Total operating revenues $ 2,294.9 $ 2,327.1 $ 2,111.4 $ 4,622.0 $ 4,363.0

Add (subtract):

Acquisition-related pass through performance fees

(13.9) (55.0) (16.2) (68.9) (85.3)

Sales and distribution fees

(396.6) (388.7) (364.9) (785.3) (740.4)

Allocation of investment management fees for sales, distribution and marketing expenses

(147.4) (152.2) (133.2) (299.6) (270.0)

Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation of investment products*

15.5 16.0 13.1 31.5 25.6

Adjusted operating revenues $ 1,752.5 $ 1,747.2 $ 1,610.2 $ 3,499.7 $ 3,292.9

Operating margin

14.1 % 12.1 % 6.9 % 13.1 % 8.4 %

Adjusted operating margin

27.1 % 25.0 % 23.4 % 26.1 % 24.0 %

(in millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended

31-Mar-26 31-Dec-25 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-25

Net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc.

$ 268.2 $ 255.5 $ 151.4 $ 523.7 $ 315.0

Add (subtract):

Net (income) loss of consolidated investment products*

(0.6) 0.7 (8.3) 0.1 (4.1)

Acquisition-related retention

30.4 35.7 34.7 66.1 80.5

Other acquisition-related expenses 10.1 7.5 13.1 17.6 25.8

Amortization of intangible assets

50.6 55.1 112.5 105.7 225.1

Impairment of intangible assets

— — 24.4 — 24.4

Special termination benefits

30.2 16.0 17.4 46.2 17.8

Net (gains) losses on deferred compensation plan investments not offset by compensation and benefits expense

(5.0) 3.5 (1.1) (1.5) 0.2

Unrealized investment (gains) losses

32.7 20.2 (42.9) 52.9 (11.4)

Interest expense for amortization of debt premium

(4.4) (5.0) (5.0) (9.4) (9.9)

Net compensation and benefits expense related to minority interests in certain subsidiaries not offset by net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests

9.0 7.4 7.4 16.4 11.5

Net income tax expense of adjustments (36.7) (18.2) (49.2) (54.9) (100.0)

Adjusted net income $ 384.5 $ 378.4 $ 254.4 $ 762.9 $ 574.9

Diluted earnings per share

$ 0.49 $ 0.46 $ 0.26 $ 0.95 $ 0.55

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

0.71 0.70 0.47 1.41 1.06

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* The impact of CIPs is summarized as follows:

(in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended

31-Mar-26 31-Dec-25 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-25

Elimination of operating revenues upon consolidation

$ (15.5) $ (16.0) $ (13.1) $ (31.5) $ (25.6)

Other income, net

76.2 74.8 (129.8) 151.0 (68.3)

Less: income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 60.1 59.5 (151.2) 119.6 (98.0)

Net income (loss) $ 0.6 $ (0.7) $ 8.3 $ (0.1) $ 4.1

Notes

1.Net income represents net income attributable to Franklin Resources, Inc.

2.“Adjusted net income,” “adjusted diluted earnings per share,” “adjusted operating income” and “adjusted operating margin” are based on methodologies other than generally accepted accounting principles. See “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for definitions and reconciliations of these measures.

3.Average AUM is calculated as the average of the month-end AUM for the trailing four months.

4.Includes our direct investments in CIPs of $1.1 billion, approximately $385 million of employee-owned and other third-party investments made through partnerships, approximately $419 million of investments that are subject to long-term repurchase agreements and other net financing arrangements, and approximately $397 million of cash and investments related to deferred compensation plans.

5.Beginning in fiscal year 2026, non-fee generating uncalled capital commitments, which were previously included in net market change, distributions, and other, are reflected in long-term inflows in the period the capital is committed.

6.Net market change, distributions and other includes appreciation (depreciation), distributions to investors that represent return on investments and return of capital, and foreign exchange revaluation.

7.Effective in fiscal year 2026, Cayman-domiciled money market fund assets are included in United States reflecting the underlying investor base. This change resulted in an 11% reduction of AUM in the Americas, excluding U.S.

8.Effective January 1, 2026, Asia-Pacific includes India. Prior periods have been revised to reflect the current presentation.

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