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Franklin Resources Inc. · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Franklin Resources announced second quarter results, reporting a decrease in net income due to mark-to-market losses in the investment portfolio, while adjusted EPS remained relatively stable.
Franklin Resources reported a net income of $79.1 million, a significant decrease compared to the previous quarter and the same quarter last year. However, adjusted EPS was $0.66, slightly lower than the previous quarter but higher than the same quarter last year. Total assets under management (AUM) decreased to $580.3 billion.
- Net income was $79.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, down from $367.5 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, year-over-year.
- Adjusted net income was $332.8 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, compared to $330.6 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, in the prior year.
- Assets under management (AUM) totaled $580.3 billion, a decrease of 19% year-over-year.
- The acquisition of Legg Mason is on track to close in the third quarter of the calendar year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Franklin Resources · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.34B
Revenue by segment
Franklin Resources · $1.34B total across 4 segments · Q2 2020
- Investment Mgmt Fees$908M—67.9%
- Sales & Distribution$342M—25.5%
- Shareholder Servicing$54.8M—4.1%
- Other Revenue$33.6M—2.5%
Forward guidance
Franklin Templeton's acquisition of Legg Mason remains on track to close in the third quarter of the calendar year. The combined company will offer a broader range of leading investment strategies, a more encompassing geographical presence, a diversified client base, and a resilient and adaptable platform.
Tailwinds
- Acquisition of Legg Mason remains on track.
- Combined company will offer a broader range of leading investment strategies.
- Combined company will have a more encompassing geographical presence.
- Combined company will have a diversified client base.
- Combined company will have a resilient and adaptable platform.
Headwinds
- Business and operations are subject to adverse effects from the outbreak and spread of contagious diseases such as COVID-19.
- Volatility and disruption of the capital and credit markets, and adverse changes in the global economy, may significantly affect results of operations.
- The amount and mix of AUM are subject to significant fluctuations.
- Subject to significant risk of asset volatility from changes in the global financial, equity, debt and commodity markets.
- Funds may be subject to liquidity risks or an unanticipated large number of redemptions.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2020
-0.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.3%
Avg return
30 days after
46%
33 / 72 earnings
Positive
+19.7%
Q4 2021
Best reaction
-18.4%
Q4 2020
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +0.1% | +8.2% | +12.0% | |
| Q1 2026 | +0.7% | +7.5% | +2.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | -4.5% | -0.9% | +0.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | +6.8% | +9.2% | +15.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +10.4% | +2.5% | +0.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | +0.5% | +1.0% | +8.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -4.5% | -3.3% | -11.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | -8.6% | -6.4% | -9.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.7% | -2.5% | -2.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.2% | +7.7% | +10.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +2.9% | -0.2% | -9.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | -6.2% | -5.0% | -10.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.6% | +8.3% | -5.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.8% | -0.5% | +16.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +7.9% | +7.7% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +5.8% | -1.3% | +6.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.6% | -2.7% | -8.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +19.7% | +13.9% | +1.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.8% | +6.3% | +9.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | +11.3% | +12.7% | +17.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.7% | -2.7% | -3.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -18.4% | -17.9% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.5% | +0.1% | +1.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | -2.5% | -2.9% | +2.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.9% | +3.0% | -12.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | +1.0% | -0.2% | -2.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | -5.7% | -9.1% | -23.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.6% | -4.0% | -6.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | -5.1% | -3.5% | +4.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.5% | +9.4% | +15.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | +4.8% | -0.9% | -0.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.1% | -1.6% | +1.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -6.0% | -9.4% | -15.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.9% | -4.6% | -6.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | -2.4% | -4.3% | -7.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | +1.1% | +1.1% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | -1.5% | -1.9% | +4.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | -1.1% | -3.3% | +12.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +3.8% | +0.6% | +3.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -7.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -0.1% | — | — |
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