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Franklin Resources, Inc.

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$31.06Today:- (-)1Y +39.04%

As of Oct 23, 2026 close

Market cap
$16.03B
P/E (TTM)
19.72
Forward P/E
40.10
Dividend yield
4.19%
52-week range
$21.11$36.28
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
4.12M

Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Franklin Resources, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 12 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 12 unique analysts
(23 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence2.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$35.73
+15.04% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest BEN Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Alexander Blostein
Goldman Sachs
BuyMaintains
$41.00 → $40.00
Benjamin Budish
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$36.00 → $34.00
Brennan Hawken
BMO Capital
BuyReiterates
$39.00
Michael Cho
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$34.00 → $35.00
William Katz
TD Cowen
BuyMaintains
$40.00 → $38.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Glenn Schorr
Evercore ISI Group
SellMaintains
$36.00 → $35.00
Alex Bond
KBW
HoldMaintains
$38.00 → $37.00
Michael Brown
UBS
BuyUpgrades
$23.00 → $40.00
William Katz
TD Cowen
BuyMaintains
$40.00
Glenn Schorr
Evercore ISI Group
SellMaintains
$36.00
Craig Siegenthaler
BofA Securities
SellReiterates
$26.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Michael Cyprys
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$35.00
Alex Bond
KBW
HoldInitiates
$38.00
William Katz
TD Cowen
BuyMaintains
$40.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Glenn Schorr
Evercore ISI Group
SellMaintains
$36.00
Brian Bedell
Deutsche Bank
HoldReiterates
$33.00 → $34.00
Alexander Blostein
Goldman Sachs
BuyReiterates
$38.00 → $41.00
Benjamin Budish
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$34.00 → $36.00
Michael Cho
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$34.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 14, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for BEN?

The analyst consensus rating for BEN is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 12 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for BEN?

The average 12-month price target for BEN is $35.73, representing an upside of 15.0% from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $31.06.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.