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Franklin Resources Inc (Symbol: BEN) has been included in the “S.A.F.E. 25” list by Dividend Channel, which highlights stocks with outstanding dividend metrics. BEN features a strong 5.3% yield and a history of over 20 years of consistent dividend growth.
The company pays an annualized dividend of $1.28 per share, distributed quarterly, with the most recent dividend ex-date on September 30, 2025. Franklin Resources Inc represents 0.39% of the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY), which holds approximately $78.2 million worth of BEN shares.
BEN operates within the Asset Management sector, alongside firms such as Blackstone Inc (BX) and Ameriprise Financial Inc (AMP).
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