BEN Franklin Templeton (BEN) Q3 FY26 earnings call
Franklin Templeton delivered a strong quarter with record AUM and broad-based net inflows across all asset classes and geographies, driven by strategic investments and diversified capabilities. The firm is ahead of its five-year plan, demonstrating operating leverage and confidence in continued margin expansion, while also strategically investing in growth areas like private markets and digital assets. The company announced a corporate name change to Franklin Templeton, Inc. effective August 17, 2026, to align with its global brand.
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BEN operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | Mar 2026 Q2 FY26 | This call Jun 2026 Q3 FY26 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term net inflows | $16.9BThis was an excellent quarter for Franklin Templeton, with $16.9 billion in long-term net inflows across public and private markets, reflecting the strength and breadth of our diversified global platform.Source: earnings call transcript | $18.4BThe results we reported today reflect strong execution in the quarter with $18.4 billion in long-term net inflows bringing fiscal year-to-date long-term net inflows to $63.3 billion.Source: earnings call transcript | +8.9% |
| Assets under management (AUM) Alternative | $283BFranklin Templeton is a leading manager of alternative assets with $283 billion in alternative AUM.Source: earnings call transcript | $294BAlternative AUM reached a record $294 billion during the quarter after $3 billion of realizations and distributions.Source: earnings call transcript | +3.9% |
| Assets under management (AUM) ETF | $61.6BETF AUM reached a new high of $61.6 billion, a 67% increase from last year with $4.5 billion of net inflows, our 18th consecutive quarter of positive flows.Source: earnings call transcript | $75.6BOur ETF franchise reached a record $75.6 billion in AUM with $7.1 billion of net inflows during the quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | +22.7% |
| Assets under management (AUM) Retail SMAs | $168.3BA leader in retail SMAs, we managed $168.3 billion in AUM and generated $2.7 billion in net inflows during this quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | $187.6BOur retail SMA business reached a record $187.6 billion AUM with $4.4 billion of net inflows, while Canvas, our custom portfolio solutions platform grew to a record $30.3 billion in AUM with $3.7 billion of net inflows.Source: earnings call transcript | +11.5% |
| Assets under management (AUM) Canvas | $22.9BCanvas continues to gain momentum and reached record AUM of $22.9 billion, a 27% increase from the prior quarter with positive net flows of $5.3 billion, reflecting strong client interest and personalization and tax efficiency.Source: earnings call transcript | $30.3BOur retail SMA business reached a record $187.6 billion AUM with $4.4 billion of net inflows, while Canvas, our custom portfolio solutions platform grew to a record $30.3 billion in AUM with $3.7 billion of net inflows.Source: earnings call transcript | +32.3% |
| Assets under management (AUM) International | <$500BInternationally, Franklin Templeton manages nearly $500 billion in assets with a positive long-term net flows of $5.5 billion in aggregate.Source: earnings call transcript | ~$525BInternational AUM reached approximately $525 billion with positive long-term net flows in every region.Source: earnings call transcript | — |
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