Franklin Templeton, Inc.
BEN
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- Franklin Templeton has a strong position in the asset management industry, benefiting from a diversified investment strategy that appeals to a wide range of investors.
- The company reported a revenue increase of 3% in the latest quarter, reaching $2.4 billion compared to $2.3 billion in the previous quarter.
- Gross margin improved to 81.1%, up from 80% in the prior quarter, indicating better cost management and operational efficiency.
- The financial services sector is facing increasing competition, which could pressure Franklin Templeton's market share and profitability.
- The company's operating margin has compressed to 9.7%, down from 15.9% in the previous quarter, signaling potential challenges in maintaining profitability.
- Franklin Templeton's stock has a 'Strong Sell' signal with a score of -23.00, reflecting negative market sentiment and technical indicators.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $16.46B | Enterprise value | $20.03B | Trailing P/E | 22.04 | Forward P/E | 10.20 |
| PEG | 0.40 | Price / book | 1.40 | Beta | 1.58 | Dividend yield | 4.07% |
| Revenue growth | 14.3% | Earnings growth | 106.7% | Gross margin | 37.7% | Operating margin | 13.0% |
| Profit margin | 8.7% | ROE | 7.9% | ROA | 2.6% | Debt / equity | 0.25 |
| Current ratio | 5.49 | Free cash flow | -$2.99B | Analyst recommendation | hold | Mean target | $35.77 |
| 52w high | $36.28 | 52w low | $21.11 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.4B | $2.3B | $2.3B | $2.3B | $2.1B | — |
| Op margin | 9.7% | 15.9% | 15.8% | 14.5% | 9.9% | — |
| Net income | $172M | $268M | $256M | $118M | $92.3M | — |
| Gross margin | 81.1% | 80.1% | 81.6% | 81.8% | 79.3% | — |
| Gross profit | $1.9B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $1.9B | $1.6B | — |
| Operating income | $229M | $365M | $369M | $341M | $204M | — |
- Revenue +3% vs prior quarter ($2.4B vs $2.3B).
- Gross margin 81.1% (was 80% prior quarter).
- Operating margin compressed to 9.7%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.8B | $8.5B | $7.8B | $8.3B |
| Op margin | 12.5% | 13.7% | 18.3% | 23.5% |
| Net income | $525M | $465M | $883M | $1.3B |
| Gross margin | 80.3% | 80.1% | 80.9% | 82.8% |
| Gross profit | $7.0B | $6.8B | $6.3B | $6.8B |
| Operating income | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.9B |
No flags
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News
2026-10-09 · Why Franklin Templeton (BEN) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
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2026-10-07 · Franklin Templeton's Alternatives Push Is Turning Into Organic Growth, UBS Says
2026-10-07 · Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Adjusts Price Target on Franklin Resources to $37 From $38
2026-10-06 · BEN's AUM Falls 1.9% in September: Can Diversification Sustain Growth?
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