Equity

FKGRX Franklin Growth Fund

Focus on capital appreciation. A portfolio of primarily U.S.-based companies with the potential for sustainable long-term growth earnings and cash flow growth.
Quality companies. The fund’s strategy emphasizes investing in quality companies with strong management teams and sustainable growth opportunities for multiple years.
Experienced portfolio management team. Actively managed by a seasoned portfolio management team that utilizes a distinct research structure with specialists organized into collaborative sector teams.

Overview

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Fund Facts

Fund description

The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing substantially in the equity securities of companies that are leaders in their industries, and which the managers believe are suitable for a buy-and-hold strategy.

Benchmark: S&P 500 Index
Additional Benchmark⁴: Russell 1000 Growth Index
Fund Inception Date: 03/31/1948
Dividend Frequency, if any: Annually
Portfolio Turnover: 8%

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 02/01/2026

Gross Expense Ratio⁵: 0.78%
Net Expense Ratio^5,6: 0.78%
Maximum Initial Charge: 5.50%
CDSC⁷: 1.00%
12b-1 Fee: 0.25%

Identifiers

Ticker: FKGRX
Fund Number: 106
CUSIP Code: 353496508

Average Annual Total Returns As of 01/31/2026

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Class A

With Sales Charge (POP)

Without Sales Charge (NAV)

7.20%1 Year
15.97%3 Years
9.00%5 Years
13.99%10 Years
10.53%Since Inception
03/31/1948

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.

Top Sectors

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As of 01/31/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Top Sectors
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment16.83%
Capital Goods14.44%
Software & Services13.93%
Financial Services9.55%
Media & Entertainment8.34%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date: 03/31/1948
Investment Style: Growth
Lipper Classification: Large-Cap Growth Funds
Morningstar Category⁸: Large Growth

Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Franklin Equity

Franklin Equity understands innovation from every angle—our decades of experience investing in complex change fuels a differentiated perspective on how public and private companies accelerate growth and unlock value. Leveraging fundamental depth and quantitative precision, we identify catalysts for transformation that reshape companies and industries. Our expertise, spanning from growth to value, brings together diverse perspectives that help us spot opportunities ahead of the market.

Commentary Highlights

12/31/2025

Markets: US equities delivered solid gains over the fourth quarter of 2025, maintaining their upward trajectory against a backdrop of generally robust corporate earnings, despite some mixed economic signals and investor concerns about stretched valuations in technology-related stocks. Continued monetary easing by the US Federal Reserve, along with a constructive shift in US–China relations, also underpinned investor sentiment. The outperformance of the Magnificent Seven mega-capitalization technology stocks during the quarter boosted returns for the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite Index, while the relatively strong performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average reflected the enduring strength of blue-chip companies. By investment style, value investing surpassed growth in the large-, mid- and small-capitalization tiers, with large-cap stocks performing better than their mid- and small-cap counterparts.
Detractors: The fund’s relative returns (Advisor Class without sales charges) lagged the benchmark as stock selection decisions worked against us, while allocation effects were mildly supportive. Stock selection in the information technology (IT) sector weighed most on relative performance, followed by stock selection and an overweight in the industrials sector and stock selection in the materials sector.
Contributors: Stock selection and an overweight in the health care sector contributed most to relative performance, followed by stock selection and an underweight in the consumer discretionary sector and stock selection in the communication services sector.
Outlook: Looking forward, we continue to have a balanced, yet constructive outlook as we closely monitor downside risks stemming from sticky inflation, policy uncertainty, divergent consumer behavior and high equity valuation multiples. We are equally, if not more, excited about the prospect for an innovation and capital expenditure boom throughout the economy in the coming years.

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Franklin Equity

Managed Fund Since 2025

Managed Fund Since 2021

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Latest Insights

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Global equity outlook 2026: Renewed tailwinds for quality growth

Performance

Calendar Year Returns

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As of 01/31/2026

Month End

Quarter End

Class A - With Sales Charge (POP) (%)

Class A - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%)

S&P 500 Index (%)

Russell 1000 Growth Index (%)

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

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Overall Morningstar Rating: Overall Morningstar Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
As of 01/31/2026

3 Years: 3 Years: 2 out of 5 stars
1002 Funds in category

5 Years: 5 Years: 3 out of 5 stars
935 Funds in category

10 Years: 10 Years: 3 out of 5 stars
757 Funds in category

Rating Category: Large Growth

The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics.

Morningstar Style Box

As of 01/31/2026

Current Historical
			Large
			Medium
			Small
Value	Blend	Growth
Style

Size

Source: Morningstar®. The style box reveals a fund's investment style. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the long stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows the investment style (value, blend, or growth). For fixed income funds, the vertical axis shows the credit quality based on credit ratings and the horizontal axis shows interest-rate sensitivity as measured by effective duration. Placement is determined by fund portfolio holding figures most recently entered into Morningstar's database and corresponding market conditions. Shaded areas show the past 3 years of quarterly data. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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Portfolio

Assets

As of01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Total Net Assets: $17.70 Billion

Positions

As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers

Fund: 82
Benchmark: 503

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Portfolio Statistics

As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Price to Cash Flow

Fund: 26.56x
Benchmark: 19.03x

Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)

Fund: 30.15x
Benchmark: 24.07x

Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)

Fund: $1,330.36 Billion
Benchmark: $1,407.06 Billion

Price to Book

Fund: 8.03x
Benchmark: 5.45x

Asset Allocation

As of 01/31/2026 % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Asset Allocation
Holdings	Fund
Equity	99.56%
Cash & Cash Equivalents	0.44%

Holdings
As of 12/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

NVIDIA Corp COM USD.001

Microsoft Corp COM USD0.001

Amazon.com Inc COM USD.01

Amphenol Corp COM USD.001 CL A

Apple Inc COM USD.00001

Alphabet Inc COM USD.001 CL C

Mastercard Inc COM USD.0001 CL A

Broadcom Inc COM USD 1

Alphabet Inc COM USD.001 CL A

ASML Holding NV NY REGD USD.09

Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security.

Distributions & Tax

Federal ID Number 13-2573775

For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us

These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.

Distributions per Share ($)

Year

Tax Information
Record Date	Ordinary Dividends Dividends paid by a fund that are derived from interest, dividends, net short-term capital gains and other types of ordinary income earned by the fund. For a fund that elects to pass through its foreign taxes paid (a non-cash item), a shareholder's allotted share of foreign taxes has been added to the “Ordinary Dividends” cash distributions received by the shareholder. If the fund passed through foreign taxes paid and later is refunded any portion of those taxes by a foreign tax authority, any interest paid to the fund on that refund is also required to be included in “Ordinary Dividends”.	Qualified Dividends The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” that may be eligible for a reduced capital gain tax rate. To be eligible for the lower tax rates, certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the amount eligible for the reduced rate. This amount represents both cash distributions and non-cash amounts, such as foreign taxes paid, that have been allocated to shareholders.	Capital Gain Distributions	Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain	Non-Taxable Return Of Capital	Section 199a Dividends The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” generated by a real estate investment trust or earned by a fund from its investments in real estate investment trusts, subject to limitations. Individual (non-corporate) shareholders may be entitled to a special deduction from gross income for “Section 199A Dividends” received from a fund. To qualify for this deduction certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor.	Foreign Tax Paid	Exempt Interest Dividends	Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds
Dec 19	0.0319	0.0319	19.3167	—	—	—	—	—	—
	0.0319	0.0319	19.3167	—	—	—	—	—	—

Dec 19

Supplemental Tax Information

Foreign Source Income: —
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends: —
Direct U.S. Government Obligations The portion of “Ordinary Dividends” attributable to earnings from US Treasury and certain other government securities may be categorized as a fund containing US government obligations. This income may be exempt from state personal income taxes. The percentage for direct US government obligation interests available for tax-exempt treatment may be limited in states that require the fund to meet certain minimum thresholds. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the availability of exemptions in their state.: —
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest: —
Dividends Received Deduction: 100.00%
Section 163(j): —
Indiana Resident Taxable Income: —
Utah Resident Taxable Income The portion of “Exempt-Interest Dividends” subject to Utah income tax. Subject to certain exceptions, the state of Utah provides that income earned from non-federal government entities outside of Utah (non-Utah municipal bonds) is taxable to Utah resident shareholders. Income earned from states that do not tax Utah obligations are also exempt. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor about applicability.: —

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Pricing

Pricing History

As of 02/11/2026 (Updated Daily)

Time Period

From

From Date

To Date

Daily Fund Prices and Breakpoints

As of 02/11/2026

Share Prices

As of 02/11/2026

NAV ¹(Net Asset Value): $134.32
NAV Change ¹: $-0.55
NAV Change (%) ¹: -0.41%
POP ⁹(Public Offering Price): $142.14

POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints

Less than $25,000

$25,000 - $49,999

$50,000 - $99,999

$100,000 - $249,999

$250,000 - $499,999

$500,000 - $749,999

$750,000 - $999,999

52-Week Range

Highest NAV As of 10/28/2025: $157.32
Lowest NAV As of 04/08/2025: $112.72

Documents

Fund Literature

Fund Literature
Checkbox	Name	Download
Checkbox	Factsheet - Franklin Growth Fund	Download Document
Checkbox	Portfolio Holding Details - Franklin Growth Fund - 2/11/2026Mailed hardcopies unavailable.	Download Document
Checkbox	Product Commentary - Franklin Growth Fund	Download Document
Checkbox	Investor Guide - Franklin Growth Fund - Advisor Class	Download Document

Regulatory Documents

Regulatory Documents
Checkbox	Name	Download
Checkbox	Annual Report - Franklin Growth Fund - Class A	Download Document
Checkbox	Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Custodian Funds	Download Document
Checkbox	Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Growth Fund - Class A	Download Document
Checkbox	Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Custodian Funds	Download Document
Checkbox	Prospectus - Franklin Custodian Funds	Download Document
Checkbox	Summary Prospectus - Franklin Growth Fund	Download Document
Checkbox	Statement of Additional Information - Franklin Custodian FundsMailed hardcopies unavailable.	Download Document
Checkbox	Fiscal Q1 Holdings - Franklin Custodian FundsMailed hardcopies unavailable.	Download Document
Checkbox	Fiscal Q3 Holdings - Franklin Custodian FundsMailed hardcopies unavailable.	Download Document

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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. The investment style may become out of favor, which may have a negative impact on performance. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.

Important Information

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Total Returns include change in share price, assume reinvestment of all distributions, and reflect the deduction of fund expenses and applicable fees. Total returns, distribution rate, and yields reflect any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers; without these reductions, the results would have been lower.

Most funds offer multiple share classes. Share classes are subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance.

Certain share classes are only offered to eligible investors as stated in the prospectus. Different minimums may apply to clients of certain service agents. All classes of shares are not available through all distribution channels. See the Fund's prospectus for additional information.

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Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges.

Investors should carefully consider a fund's investment goals, risks, sales charges and expenses before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

The Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe.
Source: FTSE.

Footnotes

Net Asset Value - the amount per share you would receive if you sold shares that day. NAV Change indicates a change in the Net Asset Value from the previous business day.
Figures are aggregate total return figures, have not been annualized and represent the change in value of an investment over the period indicated.
The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or “star rating”, is calculated for managed products with at least a three-year history, and subject to change monthly. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total return, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total return. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Ratings do not take into account the effects of sales charges and loads. Morningstar Rating is for the specified share class(es) only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. ©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Effective February 1, 2023, the Russell 1000 Growth Index was added as an additional benchmark.
Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.
Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors.
For net asset value (NAV) purchases, a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) may apply to shares redeemed within 18 months.
©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Public Offering Price – the purchase price for each share of the fund on a given day. It includes the maximum initial sales charge, if any.
Prior to 9/10/18, these shares were offered at a higher initial sales charge of 5.75%; thus actual returns would have differed. Total returns with sales charges have been restated to reflect the current maximum initial sales charge of 5.50%.
Capitalization Rate is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.

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