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Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)
$34.12-0.53 (-1.53%)
Franklin Resources, Inc.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Franklin Resources, Inc. in the Financial Services sector is trading at $34.12 with a market capitalization of $17.2B. Wall Street consensus targets $35.18 (11 analysts), implying a +3.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $36.28, remaining 20.7% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 7/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 85/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.36B↑ | $2.29B↓ | $2.33B↓ | $2.34B↑ | $2.06B |
| Gross Profit | $1.91B↑ | $1.84B↓ | $1.90B↓ | $1.92B↑ | $1.64B |
| Operating Income | $228.90M↓ | $365.40M↓ | $368.50M↑ | $340.90M↑ | $204.10M |
| Net Income | $171.50M↓ | $268.20M↑ | $255.50M↑ | $117.60M↑ | $92.30M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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 mul...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$17.20B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
23.03
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.57
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
3.84%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
6.92%
Volume
Today's trading volume
2.49M
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