Franklin Resources (BEN) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

For the quarter ended December 2025, Franklin Resources (BEN) reported revenue of $2.33 billion, up 3.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.70, compared to $0.59 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +8.45% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.15 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.55, the EPS surprise was +28.21%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Franklin Resources performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Total Net Flows: $26.80 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of $11.47 billion.Assets Under Management - Fixed income: $437.70 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of $444.07 billion.Assets Under Management - Multi-Asset: $198.80 billion versus $195.31 billion estimated by three analysts on average.Assets Under Management - Equity: $697.20 billion compared to the $681.88 billion average estimate based on three analysts.Assets Under Management - Total: $1,684.00 billion compared to the $1,664.05 billion average estimate based on three analysts.Assets Under Management - Alternative: $273.80 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of $267.81 billion.Assets Under Management - Cash Management: $76.50 billion compared to the $74.99 billion average estimate based on three analysts.EOP Net Flows - Alternatives: $6.60 billion versus $3.06 billion estimated by two analysts on average.Operating Revenues- Other: $19.6 million compared to the $12.72 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +47.4% year over year.Operating Revenues- Sales and distribution fees: $388.7 million compared to the $371.32 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +3.5% year over year.Operating Revenues- Shareholder servicing fees: $70.9 million compared to the $62.85 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +11.7% year over year.Operating Revenues- Investment management fees: $1.85 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of $1.7 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +2.7%.View all Key Company Metrics for Franklin Resources here>>>Shares of Franklin Resources have returned +8.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the months ahead. They includeStock #1: A Disruptive Force with Notable Growth and ResilienceStock #2: Bullish Signs Signaling to Buy the DipStock #3: One of the Most Compelling Investments in the MarketStock #4: Leader In a Red-Hot Industry Poised for GrowthStock #5: Modern Omni-Channel Platform Coiled to SpringMost of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +171%, +209% and +232%.See Our Newest 5 Stocks Set to Double Picks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks