BEN · 10-K · 2026A · Full report

Capital Return Program

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INC · 2026-11-09 · Importance 63 · Surprise 64 · In source text

The Company repurchased 17.0 million shares for $533.2 million in fiscal 2026, compared with 10.7 million shares for $240.3 million in fiscal 2025, a 122% increase in repurchase spending. Fiscal 2026 purchases included 6.2 million shares from Great-West Lifeco for $208.0 million. In December 2025, the Board authorized up to 20.8 million additional repurchases, bringing the authorization to 40.0 million shares; 23.0 million shares remained available at September 30, 2026. Regular dividends were $1.32 per share in fiscal 2026, up from $1.28 in fiscal 2025, paid quarterly at $0.33 and $0.32 per share, respectively.

Key facts

• In December 2025, FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INC's Board authorized repurchase of up to an additional 20.8 million shares, bringing total shares available under the program to up to 40.0 million. source
• FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INC's fiscal 2026 share repurchases included 6.2 million shares repurchased from Great-West Lifeco Inc. for $208.0 million. source
• FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INC repurchased 17.0 million shares for $533.2 million in fiscal 2026 and 10.7 million shares for $240.3 million in fiscal 2025. source
• FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INC currently expects to continue paying comparable regular quarterly dividends, depending on earnings and other relevant factors. source
• At September 30, 2026, 23.0 million shares remained available for repurchase under FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INC's authorization. source
• FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INC declared regular dividends of $1.32 per share ($0.33 per share per quarter) in fiscal 2026 and $1.28 per share ($0.32 per share per quarter) in fiscal 2025. source

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