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Franklin Resources - BEN Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Reduce
  • Consensus Price Target: $21.83
  • Forecasted Upside: -12.09%
  • Number of Analysts: 13
  • Breakdown:
  • 5 Sell Ratings
  • 5 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$24.84 As of 07/14/2025 12:33 PM ET
▼ -0.035 (-0.14%)

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Analyst Price Target for BEN

Analyst Price Target is $21.83
▼ -12.09% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 13 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Franklin Resources in the last 3 months. The average price target is $21.83, with a high forecast of $29.00 and a low forecast of $17.00. The average price target represents a -12.09% upside from the last price of $24.84.

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Current Consensus is Reduce

The current consensus among 13 investment analysts is to reduce stock in Franklin Resources. This rating has held steady since December 2023, when it changed from a Strong Sell consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 6 hold ratings
  • 5 sell ratings
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1/20/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 5 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
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4/19/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 5 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
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7/18/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 5 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/16/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 7 hold ratings
  • 4 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/14/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 5 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/14/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 5 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/13/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 5 sell ratings
Ratings as of
7/13/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 5 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
7/11/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$21.50 ➝ $26.00
7/10/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$18.00 ➝ $22.00
7/2/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$14.00 ➝ $19.00
6/27/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$29.00
6/16/2025CowenReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
5/14/2025CowenUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
5/14/2025TD CowenUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$27.00
5/5/2025CowenReiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold
5/5/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$19.00 ➝ $21.50
5/5/2025BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$17.00 ➝ $19.00
5/5/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$20.00 ➝ $21.50
4/16/2025BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$22.00 ➝ $17.00
4/14/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$21.50 ➝ $19.00
4/11/2025Evercore ISILower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$19.00 ➝ $17.00
4/9/2025TD CowenLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$20.00 ➝ $17.50
4/8/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$24.00 ➝ $20.00
4/7/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$18.00 ➝ $15.00
4/3/2025Bank of AmericaLower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$20.00 ➝ $17.00
2/3/2025BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$19.00 ➝ $22.00
2/3/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$19.00 ➝ $23.00
2/3/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$20.50 ➝ $24.00
2/3/2025BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$20.00 ➝ $23.00
2/3/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$19.00 ➝ $21.00
1/17/2025BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$21.00 ➝ $19.00
1/16/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$21.00 ➝ $19.00
1/14/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$22.50 ➝ $20.50
1/6/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$21.00 ➝ $22.00
12/20/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$18.00 ➝ $19.00
12/12/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$19.50 ➝ $22.50
12/9/2024BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$19.00 ➝ $21.00
11/5/2024TD CowenLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$20.00 ➝ $18.50
11/5/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$19.00 ➝ $19.50
11/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$22.00 ➝ $21.00
11/5/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiterated RatingUnderperform ➝ Underperform$20.00 ➝ $19.00
11/5/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$20.00 ➝ $19.00
10/22/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$24.00 ➝ $21.00
10/18/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$21.00 ➝ $19.00
10/14/2024BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$20.00 ➝ $19.00
10/9/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$20.00 ➝ $19.00
10/4/2024Evercore ISILower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$20.00 ➝ $19.00
9/30/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetSell ➝ Sell$23.75 ➝ $21.25
9/12/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$20.00
9/5/2024Evercore ISILower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$24.00 ➝ $20.00
8/27/2024BarclaysInitiated CoverageUnderweight$20.00
8/22/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiterated RatingUnderperform ➝ Underperform$23.00 ➝ $23.00
7/29/2024TD CowenBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$23.00 ➝ $24.00
7/29/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$24.00 ➝ $23.00
7/29/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$25.00 ➝ $23.00
7/29/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$27.00 ➝ $26.00
7/10/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$25.00 ➝ $24.00
7/8/2024TD CowenLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$25.50 ➝ $23.00
4/30/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$29.00 ➝ $24.00
4/30/2024TD CowenLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$29.00 ➝ $25.50
4/30/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$30.00 ➝ $27.00
4/30/2024Evercore ISILower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$29.00 ➝ $26.00
4/17/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$24.00 ➝ $25.00
1/30/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$30.00 ➝ $28.00
1/30/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$27.00 ➝ $30.00
1/19/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$22.00 ➝ $24.00
1/10/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$26.00 ➝ $30.00
1/8/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$24.00 ➝ $30.00
1/4/2024TD CowenInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$32.00
11/2/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$23.00 ➝ $22.00
10/12/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower Target$26.00 ➝ $24.00
10/11/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$26.00 ➝ $24.00
10/10/2023Jefferies Financial GroupLower Target$28.00 ➝ $27.00
10/6/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$24.00 ➝ $23.00
10/4/2023Bank of AmericaLower Target$24.00 ➝ $21.00
8/8/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$23.00 ➝ $24.00
8/1/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$21.50 ➝ $24.50
7/31/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$24.00 ➝ $27.00
7/25/2023Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingUnderweight ➝ Underweight$23.00
7/13/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$25.50 ➝ $26.00
5/2/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$19.00 ➝ $20.00
4/13/2023Evercore ISILower TargetUnderperform$27.00 ➝ $24.00
4/5/2023Bank of AmericaLower TargetUnderperform$28.00 ➝ $24.00
1/31/2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetUnderperform$26.00 ➝ $27.00
1/31/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$26.00 ➝ $27.00
1/31/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$27.00 ➝ $29.00
1/31/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$22.00 ➝ $23.00
1/23/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$23.00 ➝ $26.00
1/19/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$19.00 ➝ $23.00
12/14/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$26.00
11/23/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetSell$20.00 ➝ $23.00
11/15/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$20.00 ➝ $26.00
11/3/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform$23.00 ➝ $22.00
11/2/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$21.00 ➝ $20.00
10/20/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$20.00 ➝ $19.00
10/18/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$26.00 ➝ $24.00
10/18/2022Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$21.00
10/12/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$29.00 ➝ $21.00
10/3/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetSell$24.00 ➝ $21.00
10/3/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$21.00 ➝ $20.00
9/8/2022Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$28.00 ➝ $25.00
8/12/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$26.00 ➝ $29.00
8/1/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$24.00 ➝ $27.00
7/11/2022UBS GroupLower Target$27.00 ➝ $24.00
6/30/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$27.00 ➝ $21.00
6/28/2022Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform$28.00 ➝ $22.00
6/28/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageSell ➝ Sell$23.00
6/1/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower Target$29.00 ➝ $27.00
5/19/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$28.00 ➝ $25.00
4/12/2022CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$44.50 ➝ $28.00
4/12/2022Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$30.00
4/8/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$30.00 ➝ $28.00
4/7/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$33.00 ➝ $27.00
2/18/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$35.00 ➝ $33.00
12/16/2021BMO Capital MarketsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$38.00
12/16/2021Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral$38.00
11/3/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$26.00 ➝ $30.00
11/2/2021CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$32.50 ➝ $43.00
11/2/2021Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$35.00 ➝ $45.00
5/5/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperform$26.00 ➝ $27.00
5/5/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$24.00 ➝ $26.00
5/5/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$29.00 ➝ $33.00
4/9/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$26.00 ➝ $29.00
4/8/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$22.00 ➝ $24.00
3/29/2021BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$22.00 ➝ $36.00
2/4/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$21.00 ➝ $22.00
2/3/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperform$24.00 ➝ $25.00
1/25/2021BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight$21.00 ➝ $24.00
1/11/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$19.00 ➝ $21.00
1/5/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$24.00
12/18/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$21.00 ➝ $25.00
11/23/2020Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$23.00
11/11/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$19.00 ➝ $21.00
10/29/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$22.00 ➝ $19.00
10/29/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$20.00 ➝ $19.00
10/28/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetUnderweight$22.00 ➝ $20.00
10/28/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperform$21.00 ➝ $22.00
10/19/2020Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$24.00 ➝ $28.00
10/9/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Buy$26.00
9/29/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageNeutral$23.00
9/11/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingSell$20.00
9/3/2020Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$20.00
7/30/2020CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$20.00 ➝ $22.75
7/17/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingSell$19.00
(Data available from 7/14/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.79 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 43 very positive mentions
  • 38 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/15/2024
  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 23 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/14/2025
  • 38 very positive mentions
  • 52 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/13/2025
  • 29 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/15/2025
  • 43 very positive mentions
  • 21 positive mentions
  • 10 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/14/2025
  • 40 very positive mentions
  • 21 positive mentions
  • 4 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/14/2025
  • 43 very positive mentions
  • 19 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/13/2025
  • 24 very positive mentions
  • 28 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/13/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 24 very positive mentions
  • 28 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Franklin Resources logo
Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management holding company. 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, Canada; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Fort Lauderdale, United States; Hyderabad, India; London, United Kingdom; Rancho Cordova, United states; Shanghai, China; Singapore; Stamford, United States; and Vienna, Austria.
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Today's Range

Now: $24.84
Low: $24.68
High: $24.91

50 Day Range

MA: $22.50
Low: $20.02
High: $25.15

52 Week Range

Now: $24.84
Low: $16.25
High: $25.36

Volume

710,160 shs

Average Volume

4,507,964 shs

Market Capitalization

$13.05 billion

P/E Ratio

36.51

Dividend Yield

5.15%

Beta

1.45

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Franklin Resources?

The following equities research analysts have issued research reports on Franklin Resources in the last year: Bank of America Corporation, Barclays PLC, BMO Capital Markets, Cowen Inc, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Franklin Resources?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Franklin Resources in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $21.83, suggesting a possible downside of 12.2%. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has the highest price target set, predicting BEN will reach $29.00 in the next twelve months. Evercore ISI has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $17.00 for Franklin Resources in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Franklin Resources?

Franklin Resources currently has 5 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Reduce."
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What other companies compete with Franklin Resources?

Other companies that are similar to Franklin Resources include T. Rowe Price Group, Victory Capital, Virtus Investment Partners, AllianceBernstein and BlackRock. Learn More about companies similar to Franklin Resources.

How do I contact Franklin Resources' investor relations team?

Franklin Resources' physical mailing address is ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO CA, 94403. The closed-end fund's listed phone number is (650) 312-2000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Franklin Resources is www.franklinresources.com. Learn More about contacing Franklin Resources investor relations.