Franklin's August AUM Rises on Market Gains Despite Outflows

Core Insights - Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $1.64 trillion as of August 31, 2025, reflecting a 1.7% increase from the previous month driven by positive market performance despite long-term net outflows of $3 billion [1][7] AUM Breakdown - Equity assets reached $673 billion, up 1.6% from the prior month [2] - Fixed income AUM was $442.7 billion, showing a marginal increase from the previous month [2] - Alternative AUM slightly increased to $260.9 billion [2] - Multi-asset AUM grew to $189.6 billion, a 2.6% rise from July 2025 [2] - Cash management balance increased by 9.3% to $78.7 billion [2] Market Performance - The total AUM growth in August was attributed to positive market conditions, despite the net outflows [3] - Franklin's inorganic expansion efforts are contributing positively to its financials [3] Stock Performance - Over the past six months, BEN shares have increased by 24.7%, outperforming the industry growth of 15.2% [4]