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Jun 30, 2021

Franklin Resources Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Franklin Resources' financial results improved, driven by positive net flows and strong investment performance.

Key Takeaways

Franklin Resources reported net income of $438.4 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Adjusted operating income increased by 3% to $601.2 million from the prior quarter. Total assets under management (AUM) were $1,552.1 billion at June 30, 2021.

Net income was $438.4 million, or $0.86 per diluted share.

Adjusted net income was $493.7 million, or $0.96 per diluted share.

Total AUM reached $1,552.1 billion.

Alternative net inflows were a record $3.1 billion, and fixed income net flows returned to positive territory at $2.1 billion.

Total Revenue
$2.17B
Previous year: $1.19B
+82.9%
EPS
$0.96
Previous year: $0.7
+37.1%
Total AUM
$1.55T
Previous year: $623B
+149.2%
Gross Profit
$871M
Previous year: $433M
+101.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.36B
Previous year: $7.5B
-41.9%
Free Cash Flow
$220M
Previous year: $494M
-55.5%
Total Assets
$23.1B
Previous year: $623B
-96.3%

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Forward Guidance

The document does not contain specific forward guidance, but it expresses confidence in the company's ability to invest in the business and maintain its leadership position.

Positive Outlook

  • Investment performance continues to strengthen across differentiated specialist investment managers.
  • Distribution teams' collective sales initiatives are resulting in deeper relationships and increased diversification in flows.
  • Positive net flows were seen into the majority of specialist investment managers.
  • Alternative net inflows were a record $3.1 billion.
  • Fixed income net flows returned to positive territory at $2.1 billion.

Challenges Ahead

  • Long-term net flows were negative at $(6.6) billion.
  • Cash management net flows were negative at $(2.2) billion.
  • General economic and market conditions could impact AUM and financial results.
  • Competition in the asset management industry remains strong.
  • Regulatory changes could increase compliance costs.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income