Franklin Resources (BEN) Research & Development (2009 - 2026)
Franklin Resources' (BEN) quarterly Research & Development came in at $555.4 million in Q2 2026, up 15.54% year-over-year from $480.7 million in Q2 2025, and up 2.1% quarter-over-quarter from $544.0 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Franklin Resources (BEN) Research & Development (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Franklin Resources has disclosed Research & Development across 18 years of filings, most recently posting $555.4 million for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Research & Development rose 15.54% year-over-year to $555.4 million; the TTM figure through Jun 2026 stood at $2.2 billion (up 8.66% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $2.0 billion, up 7.93% from the prior year.
- Research & Development came in at $555.4 million for Q2 2026 at Franklin Resources, up from $544.0 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Research & Development ranged from a high of $555.4 million in Q2 2026 to a low of $388.6 million in Q4 2022.
- Average Research & Development over 5 years is $470.2 million, with a median of $481.8 million recorded in 2022.
- Year-over-year, Research & Development dropped 23.82% in 2022 and gained 27.82% in 2024.
- Over 5 years, Research & Development stood at $388.6 million in 2022, then grew by 3.14% to $400.8 million in 2023, then grew by 27.82% to $512.3 million in 2024, then rose by 5.58% to $540.9 million in 2025, then rose by 2.68% to $555.4 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Research & Development figures were $555.4 million in Q2 2026, $544.0 million in Q1 2026, and $540.9 million in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock | 164.98 Bn | 151.11 Bn | - | - |
| 2 | Spdr Gold Trust | 143.46 Bn | -414.54 Bn | - | - |
| 3 | Ishares Gold Trust | 30.01 Bn | -30.09 Bn | - | - |
| 4 | World Gold Trust | 29.01 Bn | -74.06 Bn | - | - |
| 5 | Principal Financial | 24.83 Bn | -28.13 Bn | 1.91 Bn | - |
| 6 | iShares Silver Trust | 21.45 Bn | -6.76 Bn | - | - |
| 7 | Franklin Resources | 17.39 Bn | 13.67 Bn | - | 555.40 Mn |
| 8 | Invesco | 14.41 Bn | 13.50 Bn | 1.79 Bn | - |
| 9 | Affiliated Managers | 9.35 Bn | 8.94 Bn | - | - |
| 10 | Voya Financial | 9.32 Bn | 6.97 Bn | 1.34 Bn | - |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 555.40 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 544.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 540.90 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 519.80 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 480.70 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 498.10 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 512.30 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 496.90 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 481.10 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 484.30 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 400.80 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 411.10 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 406.80 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 406.60 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 388.60 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 412.80 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 440.30 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 482.40 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 510.10 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 526.50 Mn |