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Franklin Resources - BEN Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Strong Sell
  • Consensus Price Target: $24.75
  • Forecasted Upside: -3.62%
  • Number of Analysts: 9
  • Breakdown:
  • 6 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 0 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$25.68 As of 12/7/2023 01:00 AM ET
▲ +0.21 (0.82%)

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Analyst Price Target for BEN

Analyst Price Target is $24.75
▼ -3.62% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 9 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Franklin Resources in the last 3 months. The average price target is $24.75, with a high forecast of $27.00 and a low forecast of $21.00. The average price target represents a -3.62% upside from the last price of $25.68.

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Current Consensus is Strong Sell

The current consensus among 9 polled investment analysts is to strong sell stock in Franklin Resources. This Strong Sell consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 3 hold ratings
  • 6 sell ratings
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6/15/2022
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  • 6 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/13/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 6 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/12/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 6 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/12/2023
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  • 6 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/10/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 6 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/8/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 6 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/7/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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Ratings as of
12/7/2023

Latest Recommendations

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  • 6 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
11/2/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$23.00 ➝ $22.00N/A
10/12/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower Target$26.00 ➝ $24.00Low
10/11/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$26.00 ➝ $24.00Low
10/10/2023Jefferies Financial GroupLower Target$28.00 ➝ $27.00Low
10/6/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$24.00 ➝ $23.00Low
10/4/2023Bank of AmericaLower Target$24.00 ➝ $21.00Low
8/8/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$23.00 ➝ $24.00Low
8/1/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$21.50 ➝ $24.50Low
7/31/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$24.00 ➝ $27.00Low
7/25/2023Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingUnderweight ➝ Underweight$23.00Low
7/13/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$25.50 ➝ $26.00Low
5/2/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$19.00 ➝ $20.00Low
4/13/2023Evercore ISILower TargetUnderperform$27.00 ➝ $24.00Low
4/5/2023Bank of AmericaLower TargetUnderperform$28.00 ➝ $24.00Low
1/31/2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetUnderperform$26.00 ➝ $27.00Low
1/31/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$26.00 ➝ $27.00Low
1/31/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$27.00 ➝ $29.00Low
1/31/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$22.00 ➝ $23.00Low
1/23/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$23.00 ➝ $26.00Low
1/19/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$19.00 ➝ $23.00Low
12/14/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$26.00Low
11/23/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetSell$20.00 ➝ $23.00Low
11/15/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$20.00 ➝ $26.00Low
11/3/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform$23.00 ➝ $22.00Low
11/2/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$21.00 ➝ $20.00Low
10/20/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$20.00 ➝ $19.00Low
10/18/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$26.00 ➝ $24.00Low
10/18/2022Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$21.00Low
10/12/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$29.00 ➝ $21.00Low
10/3/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetSell$24.00 ➝ $21.00Low
10/3/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$21.00 ➝ $20.00Low
9/8/2022Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$28.00 ➝ $25.00Low
8/12/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$26.00 ➝ $29.00Low
8/1/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$24.00 ➝ $27.00Low
7/11/2022UBS GroupLower Target$27.00 ➝ $24.00N/A
6/30/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$27.00 ➝ $21.00Low
6/28/2022Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform$28.00 ➝ $22.00Low
6/28/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageSell ➝ Sell$23.00Low
6/1/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower Target$29.00 ➝ $27.00Medium
5/19/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$28.00 ➝ $25.00Low
4/12/2022CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$44.50 ➝ $28.00Low
4/12/2022Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$30.00Medium
4/8/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$30.00 ➝ $28.00Medium
4/7/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$33.00 ➝ $27.00Medium
2/18/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$35.00 ➝ $33.00Low
12/16/2021BMO Capital MarketsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$38.00High
12/16/2021Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral$38.00Medium
11/3/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$26.00 ➝ $30.00Low
11/2/2021CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$32.50 ➝ $43.00High
11/2/2021Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$35.00 ➝ $45.00High
5/5/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperform$26.00 ➝ $27.00Medium
5/5/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$24.00 ➝ $26.00High
5/5/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$29.00 ➝ $33.00High
4/9/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$26.00 ➝ $29.00Low
4/8/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$22.00 ➝ $24.00Low
3/29/2021BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$22.00 ➝ $36.00High
2/4/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$21.00 ➝ $22.00Low
2/3/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperform$24.00 ➝ $25.00Low
1/25/2021BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight$21.00 ➝ $24.00Medium
1/11/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$19.00 ➝ $21.00Medium
1/5/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$24.00N/A
12/18/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$21.00 ➝ $25.00Low
11/23/2020Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$23.00Low
11/11/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$19.00 ➝ $21.00Medium
10/29/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$22.00 ➝ $19.00Medium
10/29/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$20.00 ➝ $19.00Low
10/28/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetUnderweight$22.00 ➝ $20.00Low
10/28/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperform$21.00 ➝ $22.00High
10/19/2020Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$24.00 ➝ $28.00Medium
10/9/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Buy$26.00High
9/29/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageNeutral$23.00Low
9/11/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingSell$20.00Low
9/3/2020Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$20.00Medium
7/30/2020CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$20.00 ➝ $22.75Low
7/17/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingSell$19.00Low
5/15/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$19.00 ➝ $18.00High
5/1/2020CfraLower TargetHold$29.00 ➝ $20.00High
4/16/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingSell$15.00Low
4/9/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$19.00 ➝ $17.00Medium
4/7/2020UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$27.00 ➝ $16.00High
3/31/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$22.00 ➝ $19.00Medium
3/23/2020Bank of AmericaLower TargetUnderperform$20.00 ➝ $16.00High
3/18/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$24.00 ➝ $22.00Medium
3/17/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingSell$17.00High
2/26/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperform$22.00 ➝ $24.00Medium
2/25/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$25.00 ➝ $28.00Medium
2/19/2020BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$20.00 ➝ $24.00Low
2/19/2020CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$26.00 ➝ $29.00High
2/18/2020CfraBoost TargetHold$27.00 ➝ $29.00Medium
2/2/2020Evercore ISIReiterated RatingSell$25.00Low
1/30/2020Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$25.00 ➝ $28.00High
1/2/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$25.00Medium
12/23/2019Standpoint ResearchInitiated CoverageAccumulateLow
12/19/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$29.00 ➝ $25.00Low
11/27/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$31.00 ➝ $29.00Low
11/13/2019Evercore ISIReiterated RatingSell$25.00Medium
10/9/2019BarclaysReiterated RatingSell$24.00Low
10/8/2019Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$31.00 ➝ $28.00Medium
10/7/2019BMO Capital MarketsInitiated CoverageUnderperform$16.00High
9/12/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$32.00Medium
7/31/2019BarclaysSet TargetSell$27.00Low
7/12/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweight$33.00 ➝ $34.00Low
7/9/2019CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$35.00 ➝ $37.00Low
4/29/2019Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform$34.00 ➝ $33.00High
4/15/2019CitigroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$28.00 ➝ $35.00Medium
4/9/2019Bank of AmericaSet TargetSell$32.00Low
3/14/2019CitigroupBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$25.00 ➝ $28.00Medium
2/26/2019Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiterated RatingHold$33.00Low
2/8/2019Morgan StanleySet TargetSell$28.00Low
1/14/2019Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingSell$23.00Low
1/14/2019CitigroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ SellLow
1/11/2019Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ UnderperformLow
1/10/2019BarclaysReiterated RatingSell$23.00Low
1/9/2019Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiterated RatingHold$28.00Low
1/9/2019Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingHold$30.00Low
1/8/2019Evercore ISIDowngradeIn-Line ➝ Underperform$30.19Medium
(Data available from 12/7/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.74 (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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  • 25 very positive mentions
  • 21 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/11/2023
  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 17 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 4 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/10/2023
  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/10/2023
  • 21 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/9/2023
  • 21 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/8/2023
  • 17 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/8/2023
  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/7/2023
  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 9 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/7/2023

Current Sentiment

  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 9 positive mentions
  • 3 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: $25.68
Low: $25.33
High: $25.76

50 Day Range

MA: $23.68
Low: $22.24
High: $25.68

52 Week Range

Now: $25.68
Low: $21.88
High: $34.37

Volume

1,919,376 shs

Average Volume

3,301,454 shs

Market Capitalization

$12.70 billion

P/E Ratio

14.93

Dividend Yield

4.68%

Beta

1.34

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 Co., BMO Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, StockNews.com, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Franklin Resources?

10 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Franklin Resources in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $24.75, suggesting a possible downside of 3.7%. BMO Capital Markets has the highest price target set, predicting BEN will reach $27.00 in the next twelve months. Bank of America Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $21.00 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 6 sell ratings and 3 hold ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Strong Sell."
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What other companies compete with Franklin Resources?

Other companies that are similar to Franklin Resources include Invesco, Affiliated Managers Group, Ameriprise Financial, The Carlyle Group and TPG. 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.