Franklin Resources, Inc., operating under the name Franklin Templeton, announced its preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) figures for August 31, 2025. The company reported a total of $1.64 trillion in AUM, a modest increase compared to the $1.62 trillion reported at the end of July 2025.
This growth, however, was partially offset by net long-term outflows. The company experienced $3 billion in net outflows during the month. A significant portion of these outflows, totaling $6 billion, stemmed from the fulfillment of a large fixed income mandate.
Further analysis revealed that a subsidiary, Western Asset Management, contributed substantially to the overall outflows, reporting approximately $7 billion in net losses. However, excluding Western Asset Management‘s performance, Franklin Templeton saw net inflows of $4 billion.
A breakdown of AUM by asset class shows a mixed performance. Equity holdings reached $673 billion, fixed income assets totaled $442.7 billion, alternative investments reached $260.9 billion, and multi-asset holdings amounted to $189.6 billion. Cash management assets stood at $78.7 billion. Western Asset Management independently reported $233 billion in AUM, unchanged from the previous month. The firm attributed this stability to the positive impact of market conditions and net cash management inflows of $5 billion which offset the substantial outflows.
Franklin Templeton is a global investment management firm with operations spanning over 150 countries. The company employs over 1,500 investment professionals and boasts more than 75 years of experience in the field. It offers a wide range of investment solutions, including equity, fixed income, alternative, and multi-asset strategies. The firm is headquartered in California.
The company emphasized that the figures released are preliminary and subject to revision. It also cautioned that forward-looking statements included in the release are subject to various market risks, investment performance uncertainties, and other factors that could significantly impact actual results. More detailed information on these risks is available in the company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are encouraged to review these filings for a complete understanding of the company’s financial position and outlook. Franklin Templeton encourages investors to regularly check its investor relations website for updates.
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