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BEN Stock Forecast: Franklin Templeton, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$34
−0.03% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Franklin Templeton, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $36 — +7.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 86 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$17.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
86 / 100
Median analyst target
$36
Analysts covering
12
Revenue$2.4B+14.3% y/y
Operating income$228.9M
Net income$255.3M
Free cash flow$566.2M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.3%
1M
+0.9%
YTD
+44.3%
1Y
+42.5%
From 52W high
−5.9%
From 52W low
+65.0%
$20
$36
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

BEN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Franklin Templeton, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
86 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
95
Growth
93
Revisions
93
Value
84
Volatility
82
Quality
68
Issuance
40
Accruals
19
Size
11

Momentum (95): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Accruals (19): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (11): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

BEN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BEN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$25$30$35$40Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26BENHigh $41Median $36Low $26

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says12 analysts
3 Buy7 Hold2 Sell
Low $26Median $36High $41

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +7.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$34 → $36
3 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsUnderperform$35 → $36
14 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$31 → $34
14 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
10 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsUnderperform$32 → $35
10 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsUnderperform—
26 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
22 June 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
6 May 2026Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual-Weight—
29 Apr 2026BarclaysUpgradeEqual-Weight—
29 Apr 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsUnderperform—
29 Apr 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
29 Apr 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
29 Apr 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
17 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
10 Apr 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsUnderperform—
3 Feb 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
2 Feb 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsUnderperform—
15 Jan 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
14 Jan 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BEN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

BEN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Franklin Templeton, Inc. returned +42.5% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

BEN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26BENS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

BEN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+5.2%
Analysts raising
9
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Franklin Templeton, Inc. (BEN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
22.9×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.8×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

Price / book
1.5×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.5×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
14.3%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
85.8%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Gross margin
81.1%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Operating margin
13.0%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Net margin
8.7%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
7.9%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.6%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.9%

Higher than 76% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Franklin Templeton, Inc. (BEN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Franklin Templeton, Inc. has a market value of $17.1B and an enterprise value of $20.7B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.3B. The latest quarter grew 14.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.1B, a 12.2% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $231.6M.

  • Franklin Templeton, Inc. spent $511.9M on share buybacks and $693.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 507.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: 22.9×; forward P/E: 10.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.92%, paying out 89% of earnings.

  • Franklin Templeton, Inc. employs 10,100 people — $923K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

BEN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAsset Management
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
BENFranklin Templeton, Inc.$17.1B
86
TPGTPG, Inc.$18.3B
48
OWLBlue Owl Capital, Inc.$16.5B
37
CRBGCorebridge Financial, Inc.$15.8B
50
EQHEquitable Holdings, Inc.$15.3B
27
CGThe Carlyle Group Inc.$15.3B
33
PSPershing Square, Inc.$15.1B
4

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Franklin Templeton, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest BEN news & analysis

ETFs Open Up The World To Franklin Templeton Investors

Investors Business Daily · 11 Sept 2026positive

Investors poured money into international ETFs this year as they seek new opportunities abroad. The article notes that ETFs are opening up the world to Franklin Templeton investors.

Why it matters — A BEN watcher would care because growing investor demand for international ETFs highlights a fund category that Franklin Templeton participates in, potentially affecting its investor base and product line.

Franklin's Arm Set to Expand Alternative Platform With Stoneshield Deal

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Sept 2026positive

Franklin Templeton's arm is acquiring a majority stake in Stoneshield to expand its European alternatives platform. The deal is expected to push Franklin's alternatives assets under management above $300 billion.

Why it matters — A BEN watcher would care because the acquisition strengthens Franklin's alternatives business and grows its assets under management in that segment.

CFO Reduces Holdings of Financial Stock by More Than 61,000 Shares, Following 33% Rally

The Motley Fool · 7 Sept 2026neutral

Franklin Templeton CFO Matthew Nicholls sold 61,533 shares at $34.15 per share for a total transaction value of about $2.1 million. The sale represented roughly 8% of his direct equity holdings prior to the transaction and followed a 33% rally in the stock.

Why it matters — A BEN watcher would note this executive stock sale as a signal worth monitoring, particularly given that it occurred after a significant share-price rally.

BEN's AUM Rises in August: Will the Growth Momentum Continue?

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Sept 2026positive

Franklin Templeton (BEN) reported that its assets under management reached a record $1.83 trillion in August, driven by strong inflows and favorable market conditions. The growth momentum is attributed to ongoing investor inflows and supportive markets.

Why it matters — Growth in assets under management is a key driver of Franklin Templeton's management fee revenue, so record AUM is directly relevant to a BEN watcher's assessment of the firm's trajectory.

Franklin Templeton, Inc. Announces Preliminary Month-End Assets Under Management

Business Wire · 3 Sept 2026positive

Franklin Templeton, Inc. reported preliminary month-end assets under management of $1.83 trillion as of August 31, 2026, up from $1.79 trillion at July 31, 2026. The increase reflected the positive impact of markets and long-term net inflows of $8 billion, with asset-class breakdowns provided for equity and fixed income.

Why it matters — AUM growth driven by both market gains and net inflows signals expanding scale in the firm's core investment businesses, a key metric for BEN watchers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BEN stock

What is the BEN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Franklin Templeton, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $36, with estimates ranging from $26 to $41. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is BEN stock a buy right now?

Of the 12 analysts covering Franklin Templeton, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Franklin Templeton, Inc. 86 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BEN?

As at 12 Sept 2026, Franklin Templeton, Inc. ranks 86 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (95 of 100).

Will BEN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +7.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Franklin Templeton, Inc. 86 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BEN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Franklin Templeton, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BEN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $26 to $41 over the next 12 months.

How has BEN stock performed over the past year?

Franklin Templeton, Inc. returned +42.5% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Franklin Templeton, Inc. do?

Franklin Templeton Inc. is a global asset management company that provides investment solutions for individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships.

What is the latest news on BEN?

The most recent item we track (Investors Business Daily, 11 Sept 2026): "ETFs Open Up The World To Franklin Templeton Investors". Investors poured money into international ETFs this year as they seek new opportunities abroad. The article notes that ETFs are opening up the world to Franklin Templeton investors.

Company

About Franklin Templeton, Inc.

Franklin Templeton Inc. is a global asset management company that provides investment solutions for individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. The company offers a broad range of products and services across public and private markets, including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, retirement solutions, and alternative investments. Its capabilities span equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and private market strategies, supported by specialist investment teams operating under several established brand names. Franklin Templeton Inc. also serves clients through wealth management, fiduciary, and trust-related services, making it a diversified participant in the investment management industry. With a client base that reaches across many countries, the firm plays a significant role in delivering portfolio construction, market access, and long-term capital management solutions to a wide range of investors.

CEO Ms. Jennifer M. Johnson · 10,100 employees · United States · https://www.franklintempleton.com/corporate