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Dec 31, 2024

Franklin Resources Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Franklin Resources reported mixed results in Q1 2025, with improved long-term inflows offset by significant net outflows driven by Western Asset Management.

Key Takeaways

Franklin Resources reported a net income of $163.6 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Long-term net outflows were $50 billion, but excluding Western Asset Management, long-term net inflows were $18 billion. The company's AUM ended the quarter at $1,575.7 billion.

Net income was $163.6 million, or $0.29 per diluted share.

Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.59.

Long-term net outflows were $50 billion, but positive in equity, multi-asset and alternatives.

Total assets under management were $1,575.7 billion.

Total Revenue
$2.25B
Previous year: $1.99B
+13.1%
EPS
$0.59
Previous year: $0.65
-9.2%
Total AUM
$1.58T
Previous year: $1.46T
+8.3%
Equity AUM
$620B
Previous year: $468B
+32.6%
Fixed Income AUM
$470B
Previous year: $512B
-8.2%
Gross Profit
$1.07B
Previous year: $870M
+23.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.2B
Previous year: $5.6B
-7.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$218M
Previous year: -$272M
-19.7%
Total Assets
$1.58T
Previous year: $1.46T
+8.3%

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Forward Guidance

The company remains committed to strategically investing in the business to best serve clients while managing expenses and maintaining focus on enhancing shareholder value.

Positive Outlook

  • The company will integrate select corporate functions at Western Asset Management, creating efficiencies and giving access to broader resources.
  • The company's broad investment capabilities, extensive global distribution network and local asset management expertise continue to differentiate it in an increasingly competitive industry.
  • Long-term inflows improved by 34% from the prior year quarter (excluding reinvested distributions).
  • Alternatives fundraising generated $6 billion this quarter, of which $4.3 billion was in private market assets.
  • Institutional pipeline of won-but-unfunded mandates increased by $2.3 billion to $18.1 billion.

Challenges Ahead

  • This past year has presented significant challenges for Western Asset Management.
  • Long-term net outflows were $50 billion, inclusive of $67.9 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management.
  • Total assets under management (“AUM”) were $1,575.7 billion at December 31, 2024, down $102.9 billion during the quarter.
  • Net market change, distributions and other had a negative impact of $52.9 billion.
  • Adjusted operating income decreased by 1% year over year.

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