Franklin Resources (BEN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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BEN Stock Forecast


Franklin Resources (BEN) stock forecast, based on 21 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $19.00, with a high of $19.00 and a low of $19.00. This represents a 7.89% increase from the last price of $17.61.

$15 $18 $21 $24 $27 $30 High: $19 Avg: $19 Low: $19 Last Closed Price: $17.61

BEN Stock Rating


Franklin Resources stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 21 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 4 Buy (19.05%), 15 Hold (71.43%), 2 Sell (9.52%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 21 0 2 15 4 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

BEN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockFranklin Resources7.89%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 15.02%
IndustryAsset Management Stocks29.52%

Price Target Trends


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--4
Avg Price Target--$22.00
Last Closing Price$17.61$17.61$17.61
Upside/Downside--24.93%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 25--72211
Mar, 25--91313
Feb, 25--92314
Jan, 25--92415
Dec, 24--82414
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 18, 2024Michael CyprysMorgan Stanley$19.00$20.67-8.08%7.89%
Aug 27, 2024Benjamin BudishBarclays$20.00$20.74-3.57%13.57%
Aug 22, 2024Aidan HallWells Fargo$23.00$19.7816.28%30.61%
Jul 26, 2024Etienne RicardBMO Capital$26.00$23.0812.65%47.64%
Apr 05, 2024Brian BedellDeutsche Bank$29.00$27.206.62%64.68%
Mar 14, 2024Catherine SeifertCFRA$30.00$27.0410.95%70.36%
Dec 15, 2022Wells Fargo$26.00$27.10-4.06%47.64%
Nov 23, 2022Goldman Sachs$23.00$26.42-12.94%30.61%
Nov 15, 2022Deutsche Bank$26.00$27.20-4.41%47.64%
Oct 03, 2022Morgan Stanley$20.00$22.23-10.03%13.57%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 03, 2025Evercore ISIUnderperformUnderperformhold
Feb 03, 2025BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Oct 22, 2024UBSUnderperformUnderperformhold
Oct 18, 2024Morgan StanleyUnderperformUnderperformhold
Oct 18, 2024Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Sep 30, 2024UBSUnderperformUnderperformhold
Sep 12, 2024Wells FargoMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Sep 12, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Aug 27, 2024BarclaysUnderweightinitialise
Aug 22, 2024UBSMarket PerformMarket Performhold

Financial Forecast


EPS Forecast

Sep 20 Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27
Sep 20Sep 21Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26Sep 27
Reported$1.59$3.58$2.53$1.80$0.91---
Avg Forecast$2.71$3.33$2.65$2.34$2.41$2.21$2.39$2.73
High Forecast$2.78$3.42$3.18$2.45$2.45$2.33$2.58$2.86
Low Forecast$2.66$3.26$2.11$2.22$2.38$2.09$2.15$2.58
Surprise %-41.33%7.51%-4.53%-23.08%-62.24%---

Revenue Forecast

$4B $5B $6B $7B $9B $10B Sep 20 Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27
Sep 20Sep 21Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26Sep 27
Reported$5.57B$8.43B$8.28B$7.85B$8.48B---
Avg Forecast$3.84B$6.26B$8.23B$6.03B$6.56B$6.60B$6.84B$7.10B
High Forecast$3.92B$6.38B$9.87B$6.05B$6.60B$6.83B$7.09B$7.35B
Low Forecast$3.78B$6.16B$6.58B$6.02B$6.53B$6.33B$6.58B$6.80B
Surprise %44.93%34.60%0.57%30.07%29.19%---

Net Income Forecast

$0 $400M $800M $1B $2B $2B Sep 20 Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27
Sep 20Sep 21Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26Sep 27
Reported$798.90M$1.83B$1.29B$882.80M$464.80M---
Avg Forecast$682.76M$1.43B$1.34B$928.80M$1.23B$1.14B$1.20B$1.39B
High Forecast$819.31M$1.71B$1.61B$1.11B$1.25B$1.19B$1.32B$1.46B
Low Forecast$546.21M$1.14B$1.07B$743.04M$1.21B$1.07B$1.10B$1.32B
Surprise %17.01%28.31%-3.42%-4.95%-62.23%---

BEN Forecast FAQ


Is Franklin Resources stock a buy?

Franklin Resources stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 21 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 15 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Franklin Resources is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Franklin Resources's price target?

Franklin Resources's price target, set by 21 Wall Street analysts, averages $19 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $19 at the low end to $19 at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.89% change from the previous closing price of $17.61.

How does Franklin Resources stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Franklin Resources's stock forecast shows a 7.89% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (15.02%) and underperforming the asset management stocks industry (29.52%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Franklin Resources over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 63.64% Hold, 18.18% Sell, 18.18% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 69.23% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 23.08% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 64.29% Hold, 14.29% Sell, 21.43% Strong Sell.

What is Franklin Resources’s EPS forecast?

Franklin Resources's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in September 2025 is $2.21, marking a 142.86% increase from the reported $0.91 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $2.39 in 2026, and $2.73 in 2027.

What is Franklin Resources’s revenue forecast?

Franklin Resources's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in September 2025 is $6.6B, reflecting a -22.14% decrease from the reported $8.48B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $6.84B, and $7.1B for 2027.

What is Franklin Resources’s net income forecast?

Franklin Resources's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in September 2025 stands at $1.14B, representing an 144.90% increase from the reported $464.8M in 2024. Projections indicate $1.2B in 2026, and $1.39B in 2027.