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Franklin Resources (BEN)
NYSE:BEN
BEN Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$18.83 - $28.61
Previous CloseN/A
Volume783.68K
Average Volume (3M)4.55M
Market Cap
$10.79B
Enterprise Value$22.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.5
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
May 05, 2025EPS Estimate
0.5Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 31, 2025Dividend Yield5.97%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.65
Shares Outstanding525,397,950
10 Day Avg. Volume3,598,342
30 Day Avg. Volume4,548,511
Standard Deviation0.10
R-Squared0.55
Alpha-0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.23
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)-18.60
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.09
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.65
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.43
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$21.07Price Target Upside0.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering14
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AUM GrowthLong-term AUM rose 0.5% month-over-month, driven by positive market action.
Conference Call ImpactBEN shares rose sharply, up 10.4%, during the conference call due to management providing more detailed and less negative information about WAM than expected.
Expense ManagementA significant expense save plan of $200-$250M was announced, which is expected to provide a boost to margins.
Bears Say
EPS Estimate DeclineThe EPS estimate for C4Q24 declines by -11% due to lower average AUM and management fees.
Institutional Outflows RiskAn uptick in institutional outflows in Dec'24 remains a risk.
WAM OutflowsBEN's January long-term net outflows of $13B were hurt by $17B of net outflows at Western Asset, which has faced heightened outflows since news of a regulatory investigation.
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Ownership Overview
20.27% Insiders
9.91% Mutual Funds
11.66% Other Institutional Investors
35.75% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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BEN FAQ
What was Franklin Resources’s price range in the past 12 months?
Franklin Resources lowest stock price was $18.82 and its highest was $28.61 in the past 12 months.
What is Franklin Resources’s market cap?
Franklin Resources’s market cap is $10.79B.
When is Franklin Resources’s upcoming earnings report date?
Franklin Resources’s upcoming earnings report date is May 05, 2025 which is in 74 days.
How were Franklin Resources’s earnings last quarter?
Franklin Resources released its earnings results on Jan 31, 2025. The company reported $0.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.528 by $0.062.
Is Franklin Resources overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Franklin Resources’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Franklin Resources pay dividends?
Franklin Resources pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.319 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.97%. See more information on Franklin Resources dividends here
What is Franklin Resources’s EPS estimate?
Franklin Resources’s EPS estimate is 0.5.
How many shares outstanding does Franklin Resources have?
Franklin Resources has 525,397,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to Franklin Resources’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Franklin Resources reported an EPS of $0.59 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.528. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.372%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Franklin Resources?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BEN
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Franklin Resources Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$21.07 (0.91% Upside)
$21.07 (0.91% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BEN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Franklin Resources
Franklin Resources, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of investment management and related services. It offers its products and services under the brands of Franklin, Templeton, Franklin Mutual Series, Franklin Bissett, Fiduciary Trust, Darby, Balanced Equity Management, K2, LibertyShares, and Edinburgh Partners. The company was founded by Rupert H. Johnson, Sr. in 1947 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.
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BEN Company Deck
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BEN Earnings Call
Q1 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a balanced picture with significant achievements in global expansion, alternative fundraising, ETF and SMA growth, and the success of the Putnam acquisition. However, these positives were offset by challenges with Western Asset Management, including substantial outflows and a decrease in adjusted operating income. Overall, the sentiment is mixed, reflecting both progress and ongoing difficulties.Read More>---
BEN Revenue Breakdown
74.99% U.S.
14.60% Luxembourg
3.64% APAC
3.61% EMEA Excluding Luxembourg
3.16% Americas Excluding U.S.
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BEN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$21.07
▲(0.91% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering BEN
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
18/27 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+6.53%
reiterated a sell rating 18 days ago
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