Franklin Resources Inc (BEN)

Currency in USD
31.02
+0.16(+0.52%)
Closed·
31.19+0.17(+0.56%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
30.8431.16
52 wk Range
21.0632.44
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
30.86
Open
30.96
Day's Range
30.84-31.16
52 wk Range
21.06-32.44
Volume
2.48M
Average Volume (3m)
5.15M
1-Year Change
43.5447%
Book Value / Share
23.28
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
30.73
Downside
-0.94%
Members' Sentiments
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Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

Franklin Resources Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
5 Hold
3 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 30.73
(-0.94% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Hold31.00-0.06%21.00UpgradeMay 06, 2026
BofA Securities
Sell24.00-22.63%21.00MaintainApr 29, 2026
TD Cowen
Buy37.00+19.28%33.00MaintainApr 29, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold31.00-0.06%28.00MaintainApr 29, 2026
Barclays
Hold31.00-0.06%26.00UpgradeApr 29, 2026

Franklin Resources Inc SWOT Analysis


Strategic Expansion
Explore Franklin Resources' strategic moves, including the Apera acquisition and expansion into private markets, positioning the firm for diversified growth
Financial Resilience
Delve into Franklin Resources' financial performance, showcasing its ability to maintain profitability and dividends despite market challenges
Market Headwinds
Learn about the persistent outflows from WAMCO and analyst concerns, with price targets ranging from $17 to $23, reflecting ongoing industry challenges
Future Prospects
Discover Franklin Resources' initiatives to improve margins and expand its product suite, potentially offsetting traditional asset management hurdles
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Franklin Resources Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Franklin Templeton Q2 2026 EPS of $0.71 beat forecast by 26.79%; revenue of $2.29B exceeded expectations by 34.71%, driving 4.32% stock gain.
  • Assets under management reached $1.68T with long-term net inflows of $16.9B, marking consecutive quarters of positive flows across segments.
  • Company projects full-year fiscal 2026 margin of 27% with Q4 margins in high 29s; Q3 fee rate expected in mid-to-high 37 basis points range.
  • CEO Johnson emphasized strategic focus on innovation and global expansion, citing successful execution of growth strategies and diversified model.
  • Key risks include market volatility, regulatory changes, and intense competition in asset management potentially pressuring margins going forward.
Last Updated: 2026-04-28, 12:12 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 28, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.71 / 0.56
Revenue / Forecast
2.29B / 1.7B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.31%
Dividend Yield
4.23%
Industry Median 2.08%
Annualized payout
1.32
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+3.40%
Growth Streak

BEN Income Statement

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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
23.7x16.1x9.7x
PEG Ratio
0.270.520.03
Price/Book
1.3x3.3x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.8x2.1x2.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−0.6%4.8%17.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset investment manager. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. It launches equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds through its subsidiaries. The firm invests in the public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets. Franklin Resources, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is based in San Mateo, California with an additional office in Calgary, Alberta; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Edinburgh, Midlothian; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Hyderabad, India; London, Greater London; Rancho Cordova, California; Shanghai, Shanghai Province; Singapore; Stamford, Connecticut; and Vienna.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
137.22M26.41%4.23B
Other Institutional Investors
143.07M27.53%4.42B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
239.34M46.06%7.39B
Total
519.64M100.00%16.04B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.7.14%37,109,7861,145,208
Power Corporation of Canada6.07%31,557,117973,853

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FAQ

What Is the Franklin Resources (BEN) Stock Price Today?

The Franklin Resources stock price today is 31.02 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Franklin Resources Trade On?

Franklin Resources is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Franklin Resources?

The stock symbol for Franklin Resources is "BEN."

Does Franklin Resources Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Franklin Resources dividend yield is 4.26%.

What Is the Franklin Resources Market Cap?

As of today, Franklin Resources market cap is 16.12B USD.

What Is Franklin Resources's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Franklin Resources EPS (TTM) is 1.31.

When Is the Next Franklin Resources Earnings Date?

Franklin Resources will release its next earnings report on Jul 24, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is BEN a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Buy.

How Many Times Has Franklin Resources Stock Split?

Franklin Resources has split 14 times.

How Many Employees Does Franklin Resources Have?

Franklin Resources has 10000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Franklin Resources (BEN)?

As of May 22, 2026, Franklin Resources (BEN) is trading at a price of 31.02 USD, with a previous close of 30.86 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 30.84 USD to 31.16 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 21.06 USD to 32.44 USD.

What Is Franklin Resources (BEN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Franklin Resources is 30.73 USD, with a high estimate of 37 USD and a low estimate of 24 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 3 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -0.94% Downside potential.

What Is the BEN Premarket Price?

BEN's last pre-market stock price is 31.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 530.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.14, or 0.45%.

What Is the BEN After Hours Price?

BEN's last after hours stock price is 31.19 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.17, or 0.56%.
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