Overall Rating


(3.1/5) Neutral

Franklin Resources (BEN)

Price*: $53.89 | Dividend: $0.80 | Dividend Yield: 1.48%

Recommendation Info
This stock has never had a high enough Dividend.com Rating to qualify for our Best Dividend Stocks list.
Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown
1. Relative Strength   What's This?

Stock is slightly underperforming.
2. Overall Yield Attractiveness   What's This?

Stock's dividend yield is below average.
3. Dividend Reliability   What's This?

This rating is directly related to the length and consistency of a company's dividend payouts.
4. Dividend Uptrend   What's This?

Dividend payouts are consistent, but increases small.
5. Earnings Growth   What's This?

Earnings estimates have been cut slightly.
Price and Dividend Info Price and Dividend Info
Franklin Resources (BEN)
Previous Day's Closing Price*
$53.89
Annual Stock Dividend
$0.80
Current Dividend Yield
1.48%

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Company Profile Company Profile

Franklin Resources- (BEN)- a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management solutions managed by its Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Fiduciary Trust, Darby and Bissett investment teams. The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 60 years of investment experience and over $591 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2008. Franklin Resources was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Dividend Stock Recommendation - Neutral Recommendation

Based on our rating criteria, this stock has achieved a "Neutral" rating. Stocks with a neutral rating are considered mediocre investments in terms of expected price growth and dividend payments.

Stock Notes Stock Notes

This large cap financial stock is not recommended for investment at this time.

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