Monitor the performance of the newly established and significantly increased positions, particularly in technology and healthcare, to gauge the firm's conviction. The debt refinancing and mixed earnings suggest a focus on balance sheet management, so watch for any further capital allocation changes in subsequent filings.
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Executive Summary
Franklin Resources Inc. filed its quarterly 13F-HR for the period ending June 30, 2026, revealing a portfolio with a total value of approximately $461.9 billion. The filing follows a mixed Q3 earnings report and a recent debt offering. Key portfolio moves include significant increases in positions like Alphabet Inc. and Amazon.com Inc., while notable decreases were seen in positions like Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. The filing also shows a rotation into sectors like technology and healthcare, while reducing exposure to consumer defensive and energy sectors. The portfolio changes are consistent with a large, diversified asset manager adjusting its holdings based on market conditions and client flows, rather than a single, high-conviction directional bet.
Key Facts
- Franklin Resources reported a 13F portfolio value of approximately $461.9 billion as of June 30, 2026.
- The filing follows a mixed Q3 earnings report (revenue up 14% YoY, but GAAP EPS down 37% QoQ) and a debt offering to refinance revolving credit facility borrowings.
- Top new positions include significant stakes in ACI Worldwide Inc., Aersale Corporation, and Aevi Corp.
- Significant increases (>20%) were observed in positions such as Alphabet Inc. (Class A and C), Amazon.com Inc., and Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
- Notable decreases were seen in Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., and NVIDIA Corp.
- The portfolio shows a rotation into technology and healthcare sectors, while reducing exposure to consumer defensive and energy sectors.
- The filing is a routine quarterly disclosure of a large asset manager's holdings, with no single, high-conviction directional bet.
- The cross-filing context includes a recent mixed earnings report and a debt refinancing, which provide context for the portfolio adjustments but do not change the neutral nature of the 13F filing itself.
Financial Impact
Portfolio value of approximately $461.9 billion as of June 30, 2026.
Risk Factors
- The 13F filing is backward-looking (as of June 30, 2026) and may not reflect current positions.
- Portfolio changes could be driven by client flows or rebalancing rather than a strong directional view.
- The mixed earnings report and debt offering introduce uncertainty about the firm's near-term financial performance.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 13F-HR Filing (Primary) | 0000038777-26-000222 |
| Document: 0000038777-26-000222-index.html | 0000038777-26-000222 |
| Document: 0000038777-26-000222.txt | 0000038777-26-000222 |
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Aug 13, 2026 7w ago | 13F-HR | $33.86 $33.65 | ▼ −0.62% | ▲ +1.13% | $32.81 (−3.10%) |
Aug 10, 2026 7w ago | 8-K | $33.36 $34.12 | ▲ +2.28% | ▲ +3.34% | $32.81 (−1.65%) |
Aug 5, 2026 8w ago | 424B5 | $34.92 $33.01 | ▼ −5.47% | ▼ −4.87% | $32.81 (−6.04%) |
Jul 31, 2026 9w ago | 8-K | $33.86 $34.65 | ▲ +2.33% | ▼ −0.65% | $32.81 (−3.10%) |
Jul 23, 2026 10w ago | 8-K | $32.29 $33.97 | ▲ +5.20% | ▲ +1.89% | $32.81 (+1.61%) |
Jun 11, 2026 16w ago | Institutional Cluster | $31.81 $33.68 | ▼ −5.88% | ▼ −3.99% | $32.81 (−3.14%) |
Jun 5, 2026 17w ago | 8-K | $31.33 $34.44 | ▲ +9.93% | ▲ +8.06% | $32.81 (+4.72%) |
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