Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)
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- symbol BEN
- Rev/Share 16.7623
- Book/Share 29.3351
- PB 0.9467
- Debt/Equity 1.0686
- CurrentRatio 3.9599
- ROIC 0.0222
- MktCap 11871519367.0
- FreeCF/Share 1.2607
- PFCF 18.1995
- PE 28.9094
- Debt/Assets 0.4124
- DivYield 0.0558
- ROE 0.0322
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | BEN | TD Cowen | Hold | Buy | -- | $27 | May 14, 2025 |
| Upgrade | BEN | Goldman | Sell | Neutral | $21 | $22 | Jan. 6, 2025 |
| Initiation | BEN | Wells Fargo | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $20 | Sept. 12, 2024 |
| Initiation | BEN | Barclays | -- | Underweight | -- | $20 | Aug. 27, 2024 |
News
Franklin Resources to Expand Alternatives Platform With Apera Acquisition
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
BEN is set to expand its alternatives platform with a majority stake in Apera, boosting global credit AUM to $87 billion.
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Franklin's May AUM Balance Rises on Positive Markets and Net Inflows
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
BEN's AUM rose to $1.57 trillion in May, driven by positive markets and net inflows despite outflows at Western Asset.
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5 Top S&P 500 Financial Stocks That Bucked the "Sell in May" Trend
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
COIN, NTRS, BK, BEN and BAC defied May's selloff mantra, riding strong fundamentals and sector tailwinds to gains.
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3 Investment Management Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
While rising expenses and pressure on margins are near-term concerns for the Investment Management industry, rising AUM balance and demand for higher-yielding investment vehicles will support Franklin (BEN), Affiliated Managers (AMG) and Federated (FHI).
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Franklin Shares Up 6.2% in the Past 3 Months: How to Play the Stock?
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
BEN gains 6.2% in three months on AUM growth and acquisitions, but rising costs and fee volatility keep the stock in hold territory.
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Franklin Equity Group Appoints New Head of Portfolio Construction and Quantitative Risk
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Equity Group Appoints New Head of Portfolio Construction and Quantitative Risk.
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3 Dividend Stocks Outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025
Published: May 13, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Many investors are de-risking their portfolios and moving their gains into dividend stocks.
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Franklin Resources: Attractively Priced And Potential Risk Premium
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Franklin Resources offers a significant risk premium over Treasuries, with a potential 39%-82% higher cash return if dividends grow modestly. Despite a "meh" financial performance, Franklin Resources' balance sheet is strong, securing the dividend for the intermediate term. Compared to a 4.4% 10-Year Treasury Note, Franklin Resources shares are attractively priced, making it a rare find in the current market.
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Franklin's April AUM Balance Declines Sequentially on Net Outflows
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
BEN's total AUM declined to $1.53 trillion, impacted by net outflows, though alternative assets reflected modest growth.
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Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 2, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Selene Oh - Chief Communications Officer & Head of Investor Relations Jenny Johnson - President & Chief Executive Officer Matt Nicholls - Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer Adam Spector - Head, Global Distribution Conference Call Participants Benjamin Budish - Barclays Capital Craig Siegenthaler - Bank of America Alexander Blostein - Goldman Sachs Dan Fannon - Jefferies Michael Cyprys - Morgan Stanley Bill Katz - TD Cowen Glenn Schorr - Evercore ISI Brian Bedell - Deutsche Bank Patrick Davitt - Autonomous …
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Franklin Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates, Costs & Revenues Fall, Stock Up
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
BEN's fiscal second-quarter earnings meet estimates on lower expenses, offset by lower revenues and AUM balances.
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Franklin Resources (BEN) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Franklin Resources (BEN) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Franklin Resources (BEN) Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Franklin Resources (BEN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.47 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.56 per share a year ago.
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5 Tariff Sell-Off Casualties That Now Pay 7% and Higher Dividends
Published: April 08, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors love dividend stocks, especially high-yield varieties, because they offer a significant income stream and have substantial total return potential.
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Franklin's March AUM Balance Declines Sequentially on Net Outflows
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
BEN's March AUM balance falls 2.4% sequentially on net outflows and negative markets.
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Dividend Kings Of The Future
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
A list of 9 companies that may reach Dividend King status in the near future. These companies span various sectors and offer investors a wide range of dividend growth rates and yields. A few of these companies have abnormally high payout ratios, which may hinder their ability to achieve Dividend King status.
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Franklin's February AUM Balance Declines Sequentially on Net Outflows
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
BEN's February AUM falls sequentially on long-term net outflows, partially offset by the impact of positive markets.
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My Best Dividend Aristocrats For March 2025
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF kicks off 2025 on a bright note with a gain of 2.81% in January. I present 3 strategies that can theoretically beat the dividend aristocrat index in the long term. After 43 months of tracking these strategies, one strategy is generating a CAGR superior to NOBL.
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About Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)
- IPO Date 1983-09-23
- Website https://www.franklinresources.com
- Industry Asset Management
- CEO Ms. Jennifer M. Johnson
- Employees 10000