Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (NYSE:EMF) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks long-term capital appreciation and income by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located in emerging market countries. Managed by Franklin Templeton Investment Management, the fund employs a bottom-up, fundamental research approach to identify undervalued opportunities across local stock exchanges. Its emerging markets mandate spans a diverse range of industries, enabling investors to participate in the growth potential of developing economies.

The fund’s portfolio typically includes common stocks of issuers based in regions such as Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. By leveraging Franklin Templeton’s global research infrastructure and regional specialists, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund aims to uncover companies with solid earnings prospects, strong cash flows and attractive valuations. The portfolio may utilize modest leverage to enhance income and capital generation, reflecting a disciplined risk-management framework overseen by experienced portfolio managers.

Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, EMF provides investors with continuous market-based liquidity, allowing shares to trade throughout the day like a corporate stock. Distributions are made on a monthly basis, generally comprising net investment income and realized capital gains. The fund’s structure offers individual and institutional investors an accessible channel to gain diversified exposure to emerging economies, complemented by the governance and operational support of Franklin Templeton’s global investment platform.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $16.29 to $17.18
• 50-Day Range: $14.88 to $17.09
• 52-Week Range: $11.14 to $17.29
• Volume: 8,465 shs
• Average Volume: 16,088 shs
• Market Capitalization: $248.18 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 7.15%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

EMF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EMF shares performed this year?

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's stock was trading at $11.95 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, EMF stock has increased by 36.9% and is now trading at $16.36.

How do I buy shares of Templeton Emerging Markets Fund?

Shares of EMF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Templeton Emerging Markets Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Templeton Emerging Markets Fund investors own include Invesco QQQ (QQQ), SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA), SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), NVIDIA (NVDA) and AbbVie (ABBV).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 9/30 Dividend: 9/18/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend: 9/18/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/30/2025
• Today: 10/10/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 8/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - INVEST FUND
• Sub-Industry: Financial Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:EMF
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:EMF
• CIK: 809708
• Web: www.franklintempleton.com
• Phone: 65-6432-9400
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 15,170,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $248.18 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.78