FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 40 corporate insiders have executed 1042 transactions totaling $314.9M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$288.0M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 4, 2026 involved a transaction of 7,593 shares valued at $205.0K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for BEN in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for BEN in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for BEN is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 4/100 and a net flow of -$288.0M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 40 insiders are actively trading BEN stock, having executed 1042 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Charles B. Johnson (Executive), who has made 75 transactions totaling $391.4M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Noto Anthony | Executive | Award | 7,593 | $27.00 | $205.0K | |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Y. Yang Geoffrey | Executive | Award | 7,593 | $27.00 | $205.0K | |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Y. Kim John | Executive | Award | 7,592.59 | $27.00 | $205.0K | |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Matsushima King Karen | Executive | Award | 7,592.59 | $27.00 | $205.0K | |
| Feb 3, 2026 | S. Friedman Alexander | Executive | Award | 7,592.59 | $27.00 | $205.0K | |
| Feb 3, 2026 | H. Waugh Seth | Executive | Award | 7,592.59 | $27.00 | $205.0K | |
| Feb 3, 2026 | H. Byerwalter Mariann | Executive | Award | 7,593 | $27.00 | $205.0K | |
| Jan 11, 2026 | Matsushima King Karen | Executive | Award | 97.43 | $25.66 | $2.5K | |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Matsushima King Karen | Executive | Award | 1,439.08 | $23.80 | $34.3K | |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Y. Kim John | Executive | Award | 1,407.56 | $23.80 | $33.5K | |
| Dec 26, 2025 | B. Johnson Charles | Executive | Gift | 25,440 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 26, 2025 | E. Johnson Gregory | Executive | Gift | 2,544 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 26, 2025 | E. Johnson Gregory | Executive | Gift | 1,272 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 26, 2025 | E. Johnson Gregory | Executive | Gift | 1,272 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 26, 2025 | M. Johnson Jennifer | Executive | Gift | 1,272 | $N/A | $0 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 150 | $301.4M | 34.1% |
Award(A) | 308 | $219.9M | 24.9% |
Disposition(D) | 9 | $152.0M | 17.2% |
Other(J) | 8 | $128.2M | 14.5% |
Payment(F) | 187 | $52.9M | 6.0% |
Exercise(M) | 26 | $14.6M | 1.6% |
Purchase(P) | 9 | $13.5M | 1.5% |
Discretionary(I) | 1 | $195.2K | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 344 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC has increased, with 40 insiders executing 1042 transactions across all time. Total sales of $301.4M significantly outpace purchases of $13.5M, resulting in a net outflow of $288.0M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.