Franklin Resources (BEN) Reports $1.74T in AUM for February as Markets Lift Assets

Group 1 - Franklin Resources, Inc. reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.74 trillion as of February 28, 2026, an increase from $1.71 trillion a month prior, primarily due to stronger market performance [2] - The company experienced long-term net inflows of approximately $10 billion, which included around $1 billion of long-term net outflows from Western Asset Management; excluding these outflows, the net inflows were about $11 billion [2] - Western Asset Management reported preliminary AUM of $221 billion as of February 28, 2026, up from $216 billion at the end of January, with cash management net inflows of $5 billion [3] Group 2 - Franklin Resources operates globally under the Franklin Templeton brand, serving clients in over 150 countries and offering investment capabilities across various asset classes including equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions [4]