Why Franklin Resources is a Top 25 SAFE Dividend Stock (BEN)

Franklin Resources Inc (Symbol: BEN) has been named to the Dividend Channel ''S.A.F.E. 25'' list, signifying a stock with above-average ''DividendRank'' statistics including a strong 5.3% yield, as well as a superb track record of at least two decades of dividend growth, according to the most recent ''DividendRank'' report.

According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, Franklin Resources Inc is a member of the iShares S&P 1500 Index ETF (ITOT), and is also an underlying holding representing 0.39% of the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY), which holds $78,215,308 worth of BEN shares.

Franklin Resources Inc (Symbol: BEN) made the "Dividend Channel S.A.F.E. 25" list because of these qualities: S. Solid return — hefty yield and strong DividendRank characteristics; A. Accelerating amount — consistent dividend increases over time; F. Flawless history — never a missed or lowered dividend; E. Enduring — at least two decades of dividend payments.

The annualized dividend paid by Franklin Resources Inc is $1.28/share, currently paid in quarterly installments, and its most recent dividend ex-date was on 09/30/2025. Below is a long-term dividend history chart for BEN, which the report stressed as being of key importance.

BEN operates in the Asset Management sector, among companies like Blackstone Inc (BX), and Ameriprise Financial Inc (AMP).

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