BEN stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Franklin Resources, Inc. currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $35.09 — +4.5% versus the last price of $33.59. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
BEN historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in BEN.
BEN annual returns by year
Congress trading in BEN
8 members of Congress have disclosed trading BEN — 11 purchases and 5 sales worth an estimated $362,000. Most recent disclosure: Feb 16, 2021.
See who in Congress traded BEN →Insider activity in BEN
BEN's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 1 sale ($19.0M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jul 20, 2026.
| Jul 20, 2026 | Franklin Resources Inc | Insider | Sell | $19.0M |
About Franklin Resources, Inc.
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. Franklin Resources, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is based in San Mateo, California with an additional office in Calgary, Alberta; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Edinburgh, Midlothian; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Hyderabad, India; London, Greater London; Rancho Cordova, California; Shanghai, Shanghai Province; Singapore; Stamford, Connecticut; and Vienna.
BEN Key Statistics
BEN in plain English
- P/E ratio (22.7) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of BEN's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (7.89%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (8.72%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (3.96%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
BEN stock: frequently asked questions
What is Franklin Resources, Inc.'s stock price today?
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) last traded at $33.59 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $21.11 and $36.28.
Is BEN stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on BEN is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $35.09 — about +4.5% versus the current price of $33.59. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in BEN 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Franklin Resources, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $1,512 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 51%, or 4.2% per year.
Does BEN pay a dividend?
Yes. Franklin Resources, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 3.96% per year at today's share price.
What is BEN's P/E ratio?
BEN trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 22.7, and 10.6 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade BEN stock?
Yes — 8 members of Congress have disclosed trades in BEN under the STOCK Act, totaling 11 purchases and 5 sales worth an estimated $362,000.
What is Franklin Resources, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Franklin Resources, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol BEN on the NYSE.
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