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Financial Services - Asset Management - NYSE - US
$ 21.67
0.417 %
$ 11.3 B
Market Cap
25.49
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management holding company. 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 Hyderabad, India.[ Read More ]

The intrinsic value of one BEN stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 21.7 USD, Franklin Resources, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart BEN

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FINANCIALS
8.48 B REVENUE
8.01%
408 M OPERATING INCOME
-63.02%
608 M NET INCOME
-44.91%
971 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-14.70%
-2.42 B INVESTING CASH FLOW
32.34%
0 FINANCING CASH FLOW
0.00%
2.21 B REVENUE
5.37%
238 M OPERATING INCOME
-2.65%
174 M NET INCOME
48.72%
515 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
305.84%
-812 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-247.86%
274 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-24.04%
Balance Sheet Decomposition Franklin Resources, Inc.
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Current Assets 4.79 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 3.31 B
Receivables 1.48 B
Other Current Assets 0
Non-Current Assets 12.8 B
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 1.77 B
Other Non-Current Assets 11 B
Current Liabilities 1.37 B
Accounts Payable 0
Short-Term Debt 965 M
Other Current Liabilities 406 M
Non-Current Liabilities 16.5 B
Long-Term Debt 0
Other Non-Current Liabilities 16.5 B
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Franklin Resources, Inc.
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Revenue 8.48 B
Cost Of Revenue 1.86 B
Gross Profit 6.61 B
Operating Expenses 3.58 B
Operating Income 408 M
Other Expenses -200 M
Net Income 608 M
RATIOS
78.02% GROSS MARGIN
78.02%
4.81% OPERATING MARGIN
4.81%
5.48% NET MARGIN
5.48%
3.72% ROE
3.72%
1.43% ROA
1.43%
2.23% ROIC
2.23%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Franklin Resources, Inc.
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Net Income 608 M
Depreciation & Amortization 400 M
Capital Expenditures -177 M
Stock-Based Compensation 246 M
Change in Working Capital 0
Others -158 M
Free Cash Flow 794 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Franklin Resources, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for BEN of $24.5 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $19 to a high of $30 .
BEN Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
19 USD -12.32%
BEN Average Price Target Wall Street Target
24.5 USD 13.06%
BEN Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
30 USD 38.44%
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.00% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.31 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
5. COMPETITION
6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Franklin Resources, Inc.
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Sold
0-3 MONTHS
0 USD 0
3-6 MONTHS
0 USD 0
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
1.28 M USD 1
Bought
4.54 M USD 2
0-3 MONTHS
6.79 M USD 1
3-6 MONTHS
0 USD 0
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
Date Value Insider Amount Avg Price
2 months ago
Sep 11, 2024
Bought 1.91 M USD
JOHNSON CHARLES B
10 percent owner
+ 100000
19.0799 USD
2 months ago
Aug 29, 2024
Bought 1.98 M USD
JOHNSON CHARLES B
10 percent owner
+ 100000
19.842 USD
2 months ago
Aug 28, 2024
Bought 250 K USD
JOHNSON JENNIFER M
President and CEO
+ 12700
19.6644 USD
2 months ago
Aug 23, 2024
Bought 396 K USD
JOHNSON JENNIFER M
President and CEO
+ 18900
20.9535 USD
4 months ago
Jun 21, 2024
Bought 4.56 M USD
JOHNSON CHARLES B
10 percent owner
+ 200000
22.7952 USD
5 months ago
Jun 18, 2024
Bought 2.23 M USD
JOHNSON CHARLES B
10 percent owner
+ 100000
22.29 USD
11 months ago
Dec 14, 2023
Sell 644 K USD
Sethi Alok
EVP, Head of Global Operations
- 22000
29.2657 USD
11 months ago
Dec 05, 2023
Sell 634 K USD
Sethi Alok
EVP, Head of Global Operations
- 25000
25.3786 USD
1 year ago
Oct 10, 2023
Sell 144 K USD
Byerwalter Mariann H
Director
- 6011
24.01 USD
1 year ago
Feb 01, 2023
Sell 917 K USD
Sethi Alok
EVP, Technology and Operations
- 29503
31.0926 USD
2 years ago
Aug 16, 2022
Sell 1.59 M USD
JOHNSON JENNIFER M
President and CEO
- 55201
28.7533 USD
2 years ago
Aug 12, 2022
Sell 556 K USD
Plafker Jed A.
Executive Vice President
- 19166
29.0195 USD
2 years ago
Jun 15, 2022
Sell 73.3 K USD
Byerwalter Mariann H
director:
- 3135
23.37 USD
3 years ago
Nov 16, 2021
Sell 358 K USD
Shaneyfelt Gwen L
Chief Accounting Officer
- 10000
35.8246 USD
3 years ago
Nov 05, 2021
Sell 778 K USD
Plafker Jed A.
Executive Vice President
- 21705
35.861 USD
3 years ago
Aug 19, 2021
Sell 1.6 M USD
JOHNSON JENNIFER M
President and CEO
- 52789
30.37 USD
3 years ago
Aug 11, 2021
Sell 168 K USD
Shaneyfelt Gwen L
Chief Accounting Officer
- 5000
33.51 USD
3 years ago
Jun 15, 2021
Sell 81.4 K USD
Byerwalter Mariann H
Director
- 2400
33.91 USD
3 years ago
May 12, 2021
Sell 166 K USD
Shaneyfelt Gwen L
Chief Accounting Officer
- 5000
33.25 USD
3 years ago
Mar 24, 2021
Sell 596 K USD
Plafker Jed A.
Executive Vice President
- 20782
28.6683 USD
3 years ago
Mar 18, 2021
Sell 152 K USD
Shaneyfelt Gwen L
Chief Accounting Officer
- 5000
30.32 USD
3 years ago
Mar 02, 2021
Sell 1.08 M USD
Sethi Alok
Reg. S-K Executive Officer
- 39890
27.0932 USD
3 years ago
Feb 12, 2021
Sell 276 K USD
Sethi Alok
Reg. S-K Executive Officer
- 10000
27.6439 USD
3 years ago
Dec 15, 2020
Sell 43.8 K USD
Byerwalter Mariann H
Director
- 1826
23.97 USD
3 years ago
Nov 27, 2020
Sell 40.5 K USD
Byerwalter Mariann H
Director
- 1827
22.16 USD
4 years ago
Aug 17, 2020
Sell 40 K USD
Byerwalter Mariann H
Director
- 1827
21.9 USD
4 years ago
Jun 01, 2020
Sell 94.8 K USD
Tyle Craig Steven
EVP & General Counsel
- 5000
18.96 USD
4 years ago
Mar 02, 2020
Sell 110 K USD
Tyle Craig Steven
EVP & General Counsel
- 5000
21.95 USD
4 years ago
Dec 26, 2019
Sell 10.5 M USD
JOHNSON RUPERT H JR
Vice Chairman
- 400000
26.2625 USD
4 years ago
Dec 02, 2019
Sell 138 K USD
Tyle Craig Steven
EVP & General Counsel
- 5000
27.57 USD
5 years ago
Sep 03, 2019
Sell 130 K USD
Tyle Craig Steven
EVP & General Counsel
- 5000
26.01 USD
5 years ago
Jun 03, 2019
Sell 350 K USD
Tyle Craig Steven
EVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary
- 10924
32.0417 USD
5 years ago
Mar 01, 2019
Sell 350 K USD
Tyle Craig Steven
EVP and General Counsel
- 10663
32.8221 USD
5 years ago
Dec 03, 2018
Sell 350 K USD
Tyle Craig Steven
EVP and General Counsel
- 10216
34.2605 USD
5 years ago
Nov 23, 2018
Sell 10.5 M USD
JOHNSON RUPERT H JR
Vice Chairman
- 323000
32.42 USD
5 years ago
Nov 23, 2018
Sell 6.26 M USD
JOHNSON RUPERT H JR
Vice Chairman
- 193000
32.42 USD
6 years ago
Sep 21, 2018
Sell 158 K USD
Plafker Jed A.
Senior Vice President
- 4820
32.8455 USD
6 years ago
Sep 04, 2018
Sell 350 K USD
Tyle Craig Steven
EVP and General Counsel
- 11165
31.3483 USD
7. News
Franklin Resources (BEN) Stumbles Again After Shuttering $2 Billion Fund, Placing Co-CIO On Leave - Hagens Berman SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now. The firm also encourages persons with knowledge who may assist the investigation to contact its attorneys. globenewswire.com - 1 day ago
Franklin to Integrate Wamco Amid SEC Investigation & Heavy Outflows BEN is set to integrate Wamco into its larger operations as the unit faces massive outflows, the SEC probe and internal challenges. zacks.com - 1 day ago
100 November Sustainable Dividend Dogs: 50 'Safer' And 2 Ideal Buys Calvert Research and Management ranked the 100 most sustainable companies based on over 230 ESG indicators, including workplace diversity and greenhouse-gas emissions. Eight of 78 dividend-paying sustainable companies offer dividends exceeding their share prices, signalling potential buy opportunities for investors. Analysts estimate net gains of 17.47% to 69.69% for the top ten sustainable companies by November 2025, based on target prices and dividends. seekingalpha.com - 2 days ago
Levi & Korsinsky Announces an Investigation on Behalf of Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Shareholders Who May Have Been Affected by Fraud NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / November 14, 2024 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Franklin Resources, Inc. ("Franklin Resources, Inc.") (NYSE:BEN) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. Franklin subsidiary Western Asset Management Company issued a press release on August 21, 2024, announcing that co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Leech "is on a leave of absence, effective immediately" after "receiv[ing] a Wells Notice from the Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission". accesswire.com - 2 days ago
BEN INVESTOR NEWS: Franklin Resources, Inc. Investors that Suffered Losses are Encouraged to Contact RLF About Ongoing Investigation into the Company (NYSE: BEN) NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) resulting from allegations that Franklin Resources may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. globenewswire.com - 2 days ago
BEN Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results JACKSON, Wyo., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brand Engagement Network Inc. (“BEN”) (Nasdaq: BNAI), a global leader in secure and reliable conversational AI solutions, today announced its financial results and key business highlights for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. globenewswire.com - 2 days ago
Lost Money on Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)? Contact Levi & Korsinsky Regarding an Ongoing Investigation NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / November 14, 2024 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Franklin Resources, Inc. ("Franklin Resources, Inc.") (NYSE:BEN) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. Franklin subsidiary Western Asset Management Company issued a press release on August 21, 2024, announcing that co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Leech "is on a leave of absence, effective immediately" after "receiv[ing] a Wells Notice from the Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission". accesswire.com - 2 days ago
INVESTIGATION ALERT: Berger Montague is Investigating Potential Claims on Behalf of Shareholders of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berger Montague is currently investigating potential claims on behalf of shareholders of Franklin Resources, Inc. (“Franklin Resources or the Company”) (NYSE: BEN). globenewswire.com - 2 days ago
BEN STOCK ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Franklin Resources, Inc. Investors of an Ongoing Investigation NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / November 14, 2024 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Franklin Resources, Inc. ("Franklin Resources, Inc.") (NYSE:BEN) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. Franklin subsidiary Western Asset Management Company issued a press release on August 21, 2024, announcing that co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Leech "is on a leave of absence, effective immediately" after "receiv[ing] a Wells Notice from the Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission". accesswire.com - 2 days ago
BEN LEGAL UPDATE: Invest in Franklin Resources, Inc. and Lose Money? You may have been Affected by Fraud and are Urged to Contact BFA Law about its Investigation (NYSE:BEN) NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Franklin Resources, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/franklin-resources-inc. globenewswire.com - 2 days ago
Lost Money on Franklin Resources, Inc.(BEN)? Contact Levi & Korsinsky Regarding an Ongoing Investigation NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / November 13, 2024 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Franklin Resources, Inc. ("Franklin Resources, Inc.") (NYSE:BEN) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. Franklin subsidiary Western Asset Management Company issued a press release on August 21, 2024, announcing that co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Leech "is on a leave of absence, effective immediately" after "receiv[ing] a Wells Notice from the Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission". accesswire.com - 3 days ago
Franklin Resources, Inc. Investors: Company Investigated by the Portnoy Law Firm Investors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses globenewswire.com - 3 days ago
8. Profile Summary

Franklin Resources, Inc. BEN

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Asset Management
MARKET CAP $ 11.3 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management holding company. 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 Hyderabad, India.
Contact One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA, 94403 https://www.franklinresources.com
IPO Date Sept. 23, 1983
Employees 10200
Officers Ms. Adele Taylor Senior Vice President and Lead of Corporate Strategy & Corporate Development Mr. Sandeep Singh Regional Head of Central Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa and Senior Director Mr. Marc Weidner Managing Director Ms. Jennifer M. Johnson President, Chief Executive Officer & Director Mr. Rupert Harris Johnson Jr. Vice Chairman Mr. Adam Benjamin Spector Executive Vice President & Head of Global Distribution Mr. Avinash Deepak Satwalekar CFA President of India Ms. Lindsey Harumi Oshita Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer Ms. Selene Oh Head of Investor Relations Mr. Thomas Clifton Merchant Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary