Franklin Resources Inc (BEN)
Who owns Franklin Resources Inc (BEN)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 56.9% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 51.4%.
Ownership Structure
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Corporation of Canada | 6.07 | 31,557,117 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 5.54 | 28,767,173 | -3.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 3.87 | 20,088,613 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.77 | 19,613,400 | -5.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 2.66 | 13,844,109 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Amvescap Plc. | 2.61 | 13,564,400 | +34.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Citadel Advisors Llc | 2.18 | 11,321,929 | +80.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 2.09 | 10,860,325 | -0.2 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Morn Total Stk Mkt Idx Investor | 1.91 | 9,905,616 | -0.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 1.53 | 7,964,135 | -1.0 | 06/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21. Jul 2026 | Murphy Terrence | Co-President, Public Markets | Other | 229,850 | 32.63 | 7,500,006 |
| 21. Jul 2026 | Nicholls Matthew | Co-President, CFO & COO | Other | 229,850 | 32.63 | 7,500,006 |
| 21. Jul 2026 | Gamba Daniel | Co-President, Chief Commercial | Other | 229,850 | 32.63 | 7,500,006 |
| 21. Jul 2026 | Johnson Jennifer M | Chief Executive Officer | Other | 229,850 | 32.63 | 7,500,006 |
| 20. Jul 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: July 31, 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.