BEN Stock Chart & Stats
$565.47
-$4.36(-0.77%)
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$423.28 - $570.00
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)12.00
Market Cap
$295.19B
Enterprise Value$26.56K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.57B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.39B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.2
Beta-0.19
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
11.52Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.34
Shares Outstanding519,637,150
10 Day Avg. Volume37
30 Day Avg. Volume12
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.60
Price to Book (P/B)0.99
Price to Sales (P/S)1.36
P/FCF Ratio13.05
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSizable and growing free cash flow provides durable financial flexibility: supports dividends, buybacks, strategic investment in alternatives/AI, and funds operating needs without relying on external financing. Strong FCF relative to net income signals high earnings quality and long-term resilience.
Diversified AUM GrowthLarge, diversified AUM base—with rapidly growing alternatives, ETFs, and multi-asset flows—lowers revenue concentration risk and strengthens fee durability. Private markets and ETF momentum broaden fee mix, reduce sensitivity to any single market segment, and support multi-year organic growth.
Margin Expansion PlanExplicit margin targets plus disciplined expense guidance indicate sustainable operating leverage: management expects fee revenue to grow materially faster than expenses, which should translate into structurally higher profitability over the medium term if AUM and fee mix trends persist.
Bears Say
Compressed ProfitabilityMargins remain well below historical peaks, limiting return sensitivity to rising AUM. Structural fee pressure, higher near-term investments, and partial fee conversion in alternatives mean profitability recovery depends on execution and time, constraining near-term cash returns to shareholders.
Leverage And Debt VolatilityElevated leverage metrics and a sharp year-over-year debt swing create balance-sheet variability. While debt recently declined improving flexibility, persistent leverage near current levels could limit strategic optionality, increase interest exposure, and amplify earnings sensitivity to market shocks.
Regulatory And Fee-conversion RisksHeightened regulatory focus on private-market practices and tax treatments, plus ~20% of alternatives AUM not yet fee-generating, pose structural risks. Changes in rules or slower fee conversion could reduce revenue visibility and alter long-term economics of the fastest-growing business lines.
Franklin Resources News
BEN FAQ
What was Franklin Resources’s price range in the past 12 months?
Franklin Resources lowest stock price was $423.28 and its highest was $570.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Franklin Resources’s market cap?
Franklin Resources’s market cap is $295.19B.
When is Franklin Resources’s upcoming earnings report date?
Franklin Resources’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 6 days.
How were Franklin Resources’s earnings last quarter?
Franklin Resources released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $12.431 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $9.63 by $2.801.
Is Franklin Resources overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Franklin Resources’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Franklin Resources pay dividends?
Franklin Resources does not currently pay dividends.
What is Franklin Resources’s EPS estimate?
Franklin Resources’s EPS estimate is 11.52.
How many shares outstanding does Franklin Resources have?
Franklin Resources has 519,637,150 shares outstanding.
What happened to Franklin Resources’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Franklin Resources reported an EPS of $12.431 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $9.63. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Franklin Resources?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:BEN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Franklin Resources Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:BEN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 33%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
37.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Franklin Resources
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.