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BEN today

$36.02+$0.16 (+0.43%)close Nov 13, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (starting)

4 hourLeaning Bearish

1 hourStrong Bullish

15 minBullish

5 minBullish

Daily trend turns down below $30.09

Key levels

Resistance$38.27

Resistance$36.28

Support$34.39

Support$32.83

Latest news & SEC filings

NewsFranklin Templeton Insider Sells $5.79 Million in Shares

SEC FilingFranklin Templeton Inc filed an insider trading report (Form 4)

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About Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton is a worldwide investment manager serving individual savers, pension funds, endowments, insurers, and wealthy families. It runs equity, bond, alternative, multi-asset, and cash strategies through mutual funds, ETFs, private funds, and separately managed accounts. Its investment groups include ClearBridge, Templeton, Putnam, Royce, Benefit Street Partners, Clarion Partners, and Lexington Partners. It also offers wealth management, trust, and custody services.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Nov 9, 2026.

NYSE · Financial

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INC (BEN)

$35.91+0.05 (+0.15%)
HOLDGrade: CRisk: MEDIUM
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
31.6832.8433.9935.1535.91Oct 13Oct 21Oct 29Nov 6
High36.17
Low35.41
Open36.11
Volume1.40M
Avg Vol3.78M
VWAP35.81
30d High36.30
30d Low30.53
30d Chg+9.23%

What Is the Price Target for BEN?

SEPT Low Target

$34.00

SEPT Mid Target

$35.50

SEPT High Target

$44.00

Analyst Consensus

$35.50

Current: $35.86Upside: -1.0%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is BEN a Buy or Sell Right Now?

42
Investability Score
HOLD12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 6▲ UpEarnings5 articles
Franklin Resources (BEN) shares jumped 4.01% to close at $33.73 after the asset manager reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue that both topped analyst estimates. The stock traded in a wide range on heavy volume of 6.82 million shares, touching a high of $34.02 and a low of $31.54. The bullish earnings surprise was the key catalyst, outweighing neutral news including the Q4 2026 earnings call, preliminary unaudited quarterly figures, an 8-K filing, and a dividend declaration from Franklin Templeton ICAV. The strong beat signals positive momentum for the stock.
Critical news
Nov 9HIGHEarnings: growth/beat
Nov 6HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 7.3% YoY with STABLE trend — consistent growth.
  • •SEC filings signal active product innovation — 1 new product/expansion keywords detected in 10-K. R&D investment stable.

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Is BEN Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

OVERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$34.33

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Moat Score

NONE

4/9

Piotroski Score

1.2

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with BEN?

Insider Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 3 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

LOW

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Nicholls MatthewofficerSale160,000$5.8MNov 11, 2026
Merchant Thomas CofficerBuy19,244$600KOct 13, 2026
Merchant Thomas CofficerBuy18,426-Oct 13, 2026
Murphy TerrenceofficerBuy137,589$4.3MOct 13, 2026
Murphy TerrenceofficerBuy3,689-Oct 13, 2026
Nicholls MatthewofficerBuy99,664$3.1MOct 13, 2026
Nicholls MatthewofficerBuy117,420-Oct 13, 2026
JOHNSON JENNIFER Mdirector officerBuy202,053$6.3MOct 13, 2026
JOHNSON JENNIFER Mdirector officerBuy146,521-Oct 13, 2026
JOHNSON GREGORY Edirector officerBuy23,814$743KOct 13, 2026

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BEN Growth Story

Revenue YoY

7.3%

3yr Revenue CAGR

6.3%

EPS Growth YoY

116.48%

FCF Growth YoY

-10.5%

Revenue Trend

STABLE

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
20:14:51$36.001,000$$36KSELL
20:14:51$36.011,000$$36KBUY
20:04:54$35.9137,230$$1.3MSELL
20:04:54$35.911,175$$42KSELL
20:04:54$35.9125,000$$898KMIDPOINT

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TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
CALL$37Dec 1835$$751SWEEP

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BEN — frequently asked questions

What is BEN stock price today?

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INC (BEN) is at $36.02, up 0.43% (+$0.16) at the Nov 13, 2026 close.

Why is BEN stock moving today?

Latest BEN news — Nov 12, 2026: Franklin Templeton Insider Sells $5.79 Million in Shares · Nov 12, 2026: Franklin Templeton Inc filed an insider trading report (Form 4)

Why did BEN stock move on Nov 6, 2026?

Franklin Resources (BEN) shares jumped 4.01% to close at $33.73 after the asset manager reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue that both topped analyst estimates. The stock traded in a wide range on heavy volume of 6.82 million shares, touching a high of $34.02 and a low of $31.54.

What is the BEN price target?

The average analyst price target for BEN is $35.50, ranging from $34 to $44, based on 8 analysts. Latest: Barclays maintains on Nov 9, 2026.

What do analysts rate BEN?

Analyst ratings for BEN: 1 Buy, 17 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did BEN beat earnings?

BEN last reported on Nov 6, 2026: EPS $0.94 vs $0.77 expected — a beat of 22.1%.

What is BEN's P/E ratio?

BEN trades at a P/E of 18.4 vs a Financial average of 11.8.

Does BEN pay a dividend?

Yes. BEN's dividend yield is 5.75%.

What are BEN support and resistance levels?

Support: $34.39, $32.83, $31.54. Resistance: $36.28, $38.27, $40.56.

What are insiders doing with BEN?

Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 0 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on BEN?

Nov 12, 2026: Franklin Templeton Insider Sells $5.79 Million in Shares · Nov 12, 2026: Franklin Templeton Inc filed an insider trading report (Form 4)