BEN Dividend History & Yield
Franklin Templeton Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 248 days) | Jul 14, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 29, 2027 (in 339 days) | Oct 13, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from BEN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.32 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much BEN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 910 | $28,236 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,546 | $141,182 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,091 | $282,364 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.25%. $10,000 in BEN would currently pay about $425 a year ($35 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
BEN dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2026 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | — | $0.33 | +3.1% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | — | $0.32 | +3.2% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Jan 2, 2024 | — | $0.31 | +3.3% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.30 | +3.4% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.29 | +3.6% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.28 | +3.7% |
BEN dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | Raised 3.1% | $0.32 | $0.33 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
BEN scores 15/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Franklin Templeton Inc.
Franklin Templeton Inc. is a publicly owned asset investment manager. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. It launches equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds through its subsidiaries. The firm invests in the public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets. Franklin Resources, Inc.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Dec 26, 1985. 162 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
BEN dividend FAQ
When is BEN's next ex-dividend date?
BEN's next ex-dividend date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.33 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does BEN pay dividends?
BEN pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.33 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is BEN's dividend yield?
BEN's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.25%, based on $1.32 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $31.06. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.32 per share, is 4.25%.
How much does BEN pay per share?
BEN pays about $0.33 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.32 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $132.00 a year.
Has BEN grown or cut its dividend?
BEN has raised its annual dividend for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.3% a year (+3.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of BEN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.25%, you would need about 910 shares of BEN (roughly $28,236 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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