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Franklin Templeton (BEN) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 31, 2026
Franklin Templeton (BEN) reported revenue of $2.4B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +14% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.2%, net earnings $172M (7.3% of revenue).
Franklin Templeton, Q3 FY26: revenue $2.4B (+14% year over year), operating margin 9.2%, net earnings $172M, operating cash flow $581M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.4B | +3% | +14% |
| Operating profit | $216M | -33% | +40% |
| Net earnings | $172M | -36% | +86% |
| Operating cash flow | $581M | — | -55% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.4B in Q3 FY26, up 14% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. Investment management fees was the largest line at 79% of revenue. Investment management fees added $0.23B year over year (up 14%), 77% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.22B, a 9.2% margin (up 1.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 FY25, 21% reached operating profit, above the 7% margin then. Total costs grew 12% against revenue growth of 14%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+70%). Net earnings were $0.17B, up 86% year over year. The effective tax rate was 31.2%. Non-operating items added $0.16B, 42% of pre-tax earnings, so the bottom line overstates operating performance.
Operating cash flow was $0.58B (down 55% year over year), 228% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.03B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.27B.
Questions
What was Franklin Templeton's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Franklin Templeton (BEN) reported revenue of $2.4B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +14% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was Franklin Templeton profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $216M (9.2% of revenue) and net earnings $172M.
Source: Franklin Templeton 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.