In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global financial markets, the American investment giant Nuveen, the asset management arm of TIAA, announced today, February 12, 2026, a definitive agreement to acquire the historic British asset manager Schroders PLC (LON: SDR) for $13.5 billion (£9.9 billion). The
Franklin Resources posted a quarter that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, with the market reacting positively to the company's reported results. Management attributed this performance to broad-based net inflows across public and private markets, record asset under management in several business lines, and continued momentum in vehicles like ETFs and separately managed accounts. CEO Jenny Johnson highlighted the firm’s ability to meet evolving client needs for diversified, long-term investment solutions, noting strong client engagement across geographies and asset classes as a major contributor to this quarter’s outcome.
Global investment management firm Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 38.3% year on year to $2.33 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.70 per share was 27.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Global investment management firm Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 38.3% year on year to $2.33 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.70 per share was 27.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Franklin Resources has outpaced the broader market over the past year, and Wall Street analysts remain cautious about the company’s near-term performance and long-term outlook.
