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Sep 30, 2024

Franklin Resources Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Franklin Resources reported a net loss for Q4 2024, but AUM reached a record high, driven by market rally and positive flows in key areas.

Key Takeaways

Franklin Resources reported a net loss of $84.7 million for Q4 2024, compared to a net income of $295.5 million in the same quarter last year. However, the company's AUM reached a record $1.6786 trillion, driven by a market rally and positive flows in alternative and multi-asset investment strategies. The acquisition of Putnam Investments has exceeded expectations, contributing to AUM growth and cost savings.

Net loss of $84.7 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to net income of $295.5 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, in Q4 2023.

Adjusted net income was $315.2 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, compared to $427.0 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, in Q4 2023.

Assets under management (AUM) reached a record $1.6786 trillion, up 22% year-over-year.

Long-term net outflows were $31.3 billion, including $37.0 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management.

Total Revenue
$2.21B
Previous year: $1.99B
+11.3%
EPS
$0.59
Previous year: $0.84
-29.8%
Total AUM
$1.68T
Previous year: $1.37T
+22.2%
Equity AUM
$632B
Previous year: $430B
+46.9%
Fixed Income AUM
$556B
Previous year: $483B
+15.2%
Gross Profit
$1.71B
Previous year: $1.16B
+47.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.41B
Previous year: $5.9B
-25.3%
Free Cash Flow
$488M
Previous year: $746M
-34.5%
Total Assets
$32.5B
Previous year: $1.37T
-97.6%

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Forward Guidance

The company did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report.

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