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Over the five-year period analyzed, Franklin Resources, Inc. experienced notable fluctuations across its income statement metrics. In 2020, the company generated revenue of approximately 5.57 billion USD with an operating income of 1.05 billion USD and net income of 0.80 billion USD. The 2021 financials show significant improvement—a near 51% increase in revenue to 8.43 billion USD and marked increases in profitability, with operating income rising to 1.88 billion USD and net income more than doubling to 1.83 billion USD compared to the previous year. This sharp improvement in 2021 may reflect favorable market conditions or strategic initiatives successfully implemented during that period, consistent with the asset management industry’s responsiveness to market recoveries. However, beginning in 2022, Franklin Resources faced a downturn, with revenue slightly contracting to 8.28 billion USD and more pronounced declines in both operating and net income. Operating income dropped to 1.77 billion USD in 2022 and continued to fall to 1.10 billion USD in 2023, while net income decreased from 1.83 billion USD in 2021 to 1.29 billion USD in 2022 and further to 0.88 billion USD in 2023. The most significant swing occurred in 2024, where despite a rebound in revenue to 8.48 billion USD, operating income plunged to only 407.6 million USD and net income moderated to 464.8 million USD. These declines—especially the over 60% drop in operating income from 2023 to 2024—suggest operational challenges that could be driven by cost pressures or shifts in market dynamics. Overall, while Franklin Resources showed robust recovery in 2021, its subsequent performance indicates underlying issues that may affect long-term financial sustainability unless addressed through operational or strategic adjustments.
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