Franklin Resources Inc (BEN) Stock Price & Analysis
Franklin Resources Inc (BEN) rose 1.31% to USD 31.8 as of June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
BEN last closed at USD 31.39; the session ranged USD 31.13–31.93 on volume of 3,086,129 shares. Market capitalization is $16.52B, with a 52-week range of USD 21.11–32.47 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC)
| Price | USD 31.8 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.31% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 31.39 |
| Open | USD 31.75 |
| Day Range | USD 31.13 – 31.93 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 21.11 – 32.47 |
| Volume | 3,086,129 shares |
| Market Cap | $16.52B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BEN)
Nexqual's technical model rates BEN "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 60.6 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 28.87) |
| MACD | 0.59 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (BEN)
Wall Street analysts rate BEN "Hold" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 31.23 (range USD 24–37), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 31.23 |
| High Target | USD 37 |
| Low Target | USD 24 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 5 / 3 |
Earnings (BEN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-04-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.64 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.30B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.71 vs est 0.55 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.7 vs est 0.55 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.67 vs est 0.59 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.49 vs est 0.5 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BEN)
| Total Revenue | $9.03B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +8.70% |
| Gross Margin | +37.36% |
| Operating Margin | +17.24% |
| Profit Margin | +8.12% |
| ROE | +6.70% |
| Debt / Equity | 23.47 |
| Current Ratio | 6.34 |
| Total Cash | $2.57B |
| Total Debt | $3.43B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-242.14M |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BEN)
Nexqual rates Franklin Resources Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.5% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 37%, operating 17% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $2.57B cash vs $3.43B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$242M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA 2.6% |
Ownership (BEN)
| Insider Ownership | +48.49% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +51.41% |
| Shares Outstanding | 519.64M |
| Float | 302.27M |
| Short % of Float | +5.10% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
Leadership (BEN)
Franklin Resources Inc is led by Jennifer M. Johnson (age 61), CEO & Non-Independent Director, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
| CEO & Non-Independent Director | Jennifer M. Johnson (age 61) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board & Non-Independent Director | Gregory Eugene Johnson (age 64) |
| Co-President, CFO & COO | Matthew Nicholls (age 52) |
| Co-President & Head of Public Market Investments | Terrence James Murphy (age 57) |
| Co-President & Chief Commercial Officer | Daniel Ernesto Gamba (age 57) |
Major Backers & Investors (BEN)
Notable institutional backers of Franklin Resources Inc include Power Corp of Canada, Invesco, Citadel, according to Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Power Corp of Canada | 6.07% |
| Invesco | 3.91% |
| Citadel | 2.18% |
| Goldman Sachs | 1.43% |
| ProShares Trust-ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 1.16% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 12.21% |
| BlackRock | 7.53% |
| State Street | 4.49% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.09% |
| Geode Capital | 1.5% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
From Franklin Resources Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2025-11-10)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset investment manager.
- 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.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 9, 2026 at 23:42 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.