Franklin Resources, Inc.

NYSE:BEN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$16.2b

Franklin Resources Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Franklin Resources's revenue is forecast to decline at 1.4% per annum while its annual earnings are expected to grow at 17.5% per year. EPS is expected to grow by 17.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 9.4% in 3 years.

Key information

17.5%

Earnings growth rate

17.72%

EPS growth rate

Capital Markets earnings growth11.8%
Revenue growth rate-1.4%
Future return on equity9.39%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated07 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Analysis Article • Aug 04

Franklin Resources, Inc. Just Missed EPS By 61%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Shareholders might have noticed that Franklin Resources, Inc. ( NYSE:BEN ) filed its third-quarter result this time...

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • May 01

Franklin Resources: Turning The Corner

Summary Franklin Resources has reignited growth through diversification, strong alternatives inflows, and improved operational leverage, following years of outflows and mixed M&A results. Fiscal Q2 2026 saw positive long-term net inflows of $16.9 billion, with alternatives contributing a record $14.3 billion and ex-Western flows gaining momentum. Operating margins are expanding, with management targeting high-29% exiting FY Q4 and >30% by 2027, supported by conservative assumptions and ongoing cost discipline. Key risks remain around capital misallocation via M&A, but dividend increases and a focus on bolt-on deals help mitigate this; catalysts include Lexington fundraising and margin updates. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 22

BEN: Modest Revenue Erosion And Lower P/E Assumptions Will Pressure Returns

Franklin Resources' updated analyst price target holds steady at $21.00, as recent mixed Street revisions, including both $1 and $3 moves in targets, reflect analysts balancing modest tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth expectations, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Franklin Resources has featured a mix of small upward and downward price target adjustments, with several bearish analysts trimming targets by $1 to $3.
Narrative Update • Apr 08

BEN: Weaker Revenue Profile And Compressed P/E Will Pressure Future Returns

Analysts trimmed their Franklin Resources fair value estimate by $1 to $21, reflecting refreshed price targets that weigh slightly weaker revenue assumptions against modestly stronger margin and P/E inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Franklin Resources has been mixed, with some firms lifting price targets and others trimming them by small amounts.
Narrative Update • Mar 25

BEN: AI Distribution Efficiencies Will Support Future Earnings Resilience

Analysts raised their average price target on Franklin Resources by a few dollars to account for recent upward revisions from firms such as Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen and Barclays, citing updated assumptions for discount rates and P/E expectations rather than major changes in fair value, revenue growth or profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution around Franklin Resources, with several firms adjusting their price targets by relatively small amounts.
Narrative Update • Mar 10

BEN: Higher P/E Assumptions Will Restrain Returns As Profitability Expectations Weaken

The analyst fair value estimate for Franklin Resources has shifted from $21.00 to $22.00, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions that have also informed recent price target changes cited across Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Franklin Resources has featured mixed views, with some firms adjusting price targets higher while others have taken a more cautious stance.
Narrative Update • Feb 24

BEN: Capital Returns And AI Initiatives Will Shape Future Earnings Resilience

Analysts have raised their price target for Franklin Resources from $24.73 to $27.36, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple as support for the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Franklin Resources reflects a mixed but generally constructive tone, with several firms adjusting price targets in both directions over a relatively short period.
Narrative Update • Feb 10

BEN: Higher Future P E And Buybacks Will Support Upside Repricing

Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their price target for Franklin Resources from about US$30 to roughly US$35. This change reflects updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and the P/E multiple following recent target revisions from several firms.
Narrative Update • Jan 27

BEN: Higher Future P E And Buybacks Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have adjusted their price targets for Franklin Resources recently, and the latest update reflects a fair value move to $30.00 as they balance softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions with a higher future P/E expectation and updated discount rate inputs. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Franklin Resources reflects a mix of cautious and constructive views, with the latest fair value work centering around the updated $30.00 target.
Narrative Update • Jan 13

BEN: Performance Fee Dependence Will Limit Upside As Near-Term Prospects Remain Weak

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Franklin Resources to US$25 from US$26, citing fiscal Q4 earnings that were helped by performance fees but with limited upside expected in the near term. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a cautious tone around Franklin Resources, even with fiscal Q4 earnings support from performance fees.
Narrative Update • Dec 24

BEN Performance Fee Reliance Will Constrain Future Upside Despite Market Tailwinds

Analysts have nudged our fair value estimate for Franklin Resources up to $21.00 from $19.00, reflecting slightly lower perceived risk, improved revenue growth and margin outlooks, and Street research that, while mixed on near term upside, has modestly increased price targets on the back of better earnings power for traditional asset managers. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Franklin Resources underscores a cautious stance despite some upward revisions to earnings estimates and price targets across traditional asset managers.
Analysis Article • Dec 21

Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.33

Franklin Resources, Inc. ( NYSE:BEN ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 9th of...
Narrative Update • Dec 10

BEN: Performance Fee Boost And Market Conditions Will Shape Near-Term Earnings Outlook

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Franklin Resources, trimming it by $1 to $25 per share. They point to limited near term upside despite recent earnings being aided by performance fees and improved broader market conditions.
Narrative Update • Nov 26

BEN: Q4 Earnings Stability And Market Trends Will Balance Q1 Outlook

Analysts have recently adjusted Franklin Resources' average price target modestly, reflecting both cautious optimism following Q4 earnings support from performance fees as well as rising EPS estimates tied to positive equity and bond market trends. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes reveal a mix of cautious optimism and lingering concerns regarding Franklin Resources as analysts digest the company's latest quarterly results and update market forecasts.
Narrative Update • Nov 10

BEN: Strong Q3 Market Momentum Will Drive Earnings Upside

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Franklin Resources from $25.45 to $24.73 per share. This change reflects updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and broader market performance.
Narrative Update • Oct 03

Uzbekistan And Saudi Arabia Expansion Will Unlock Future Diversification

Analysts have raised their price target for Franklin Resources from $19 to $22, citing stronger than expected performance across global equity and bond markets that lifted the firm's earnings outlook. Analyst Commentary In response to Franklin Resources' improved performance outlook, analysts have identified both strengths and ongoing concerns that may affect the company's valuation and growth trajectory in the near term.
Analysis Article • Aug 04

Franklin Resources, Inc. Just Missed EPS By 61%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Shareholders might have noticed that Franklin Resources, Inc. ( NYSE:BEN ) filed its third-quarter result this time...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 28

Franklin Resources: Struggles Continue Amidst Intensifying Flows And Market Headwinds

Summary Franklin Resources faces challenges with asset outflows and expensive products, despite continued M&A efforts. Sales and notably earnings have declined, a trend set to last into 2025. The company's strategy of using M&A to offset organic outflows raises concerns, especially with ongoing share dilution and capital allocation issues. Despite a low valuation and high dividend yield, I remain cautious due to persistent organic weakness and declining performance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 13

Franklin Resources: Deep Value Or Justified Discount?

Summary Franklin Resources has continued to struggle with net outflows despite multiple acquisitions over the last five years. Acquired businesses have increased investment management fees materially, but expenses have grown at an even more rapid rate, leading to significant operating margin decline. Franklin Resources should be able to improve its operating performance, but I lack confidence that the company will deliver on this potential. Taking into account downside risks relating to Western Asset Management and continued acquisition-related distractions, I rate Franklin Resources as a Hold, whilst acknowledging that the stock looks cheap on valuation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 16

Staying In Franklin Resources For The Dividend

Summary Franklin Resources Inc. has underperformed, with a 3.7% loss versus a 14.25% S&P 500 gain. Despite record sales, profitability has fallen, and the dividend payout ratio may be unsustainable at 141% of net income, raising concerns. The stock isn’t cheap, but the dividend yield is attractive, offering an 83% higher income over a decade compared to Treasury Notes. I’ll stay invested for the dividend, assuming it grows at a 7% CAGR, and I'll continue to monitor the company’s financial health closely. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 24

Franklin Resources: Not All Dips Should Be Bought

Summary Franklin’s acquisition spree hasn’t created much shareholder value at all. This leaves the manager exposed to a lot of headwinds. The stock isn’t quite cheap enough here. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:BEN - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
9/30/20288,9191,1089691,1382
9/30/20279,1809098751,0553
9/30/20269,0907407549123
3/31/20269,030678934979N/A
12/31/20258,846563874956N/A
9/30/20258,7714729121,066N/A
6/30/20258,6382711,4521,645N/A
3/31/20258,697358666891N/A
12/31/20248,7393398491,078N/A
9/30/20248,478432794971N/A
6/30/20248,2538101,0431,178N/A
3/31/20248,0998611,1361,304N/A
12/31/20237,8739299531,094N/A
9/30/20237,8498459401,089N/A
6/30/20237,8027851,0351,191N/A
3/31/20237,8658121,2661,357N/A
12/31/20228,0189621,4331,534N/A
9/30/20228,2751,2381,8661,957N/A
6/30/20228,5171,6521,4961,596N/A
3/31/20228,6591,826869970N/A
12/31/20218,6541,8571,0381,121N/A
9/30/20218,4261,7541,1661,245N/A
6/30/20217,9501,1881,0671,120N/A
3/31/20216,9381,0561,4381,489N/A
12/31/20206,1727681,2511,343N/A
9/30/20205,5677849801,083N/A
6/30/20205,2091,015619735N/A
3/31/20205,525971-337-102N/A
12/31/20195,6471,258N/A-21N/A
9/30/20195,6691,185N/A269N/A
6/30/20195,8491,383N/A891N/A
3/31/20195,9311,538N/A1,777N/A
12/31/20186,1151,605N/A2,164N/A
9/30/20186,205747N/A2,230N/A
6/30/20186,409668N/A1,686N/A
3/31/20186,464676N/A1,418N/A
12/31/20176,447663N/A1,010N/A
9/30/20176,3921,684N/A1,135N/A
6/30/20176,3871,731N/A1,521N/A
3/31/20176,4081,768N/A1,912N/A
12/31/20166,4211,708N/A1,879N/A
9/30/20166,6181,716N/A1,728N/A
6/30/20166,8801,603N/A1,603N/A
3/31/20167,2471,661N/A1,560N/A
12/31/20157,6421,906N/A1,975N/A
9/30/20157,9492,023N/A2,252N/A
6/30/20158,2302,304N/A2,542N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: BEN's forecast earnings growth (17.5% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: BEN's earnings (17.5% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (16.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: BEN's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: BEN's revenue is expected to decline over the next 3 years (-1.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: BEN's revenue is forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-1.4% per year).

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: BEN's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (9.4%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 18:55
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/09/30

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Franklin Resources, Inc. is covered by 29 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Roger FreemanBarclays
Benjamin BudishBarclays
Charles HintzBernstein