Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Stock Forecast
BEN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.38 / 5 from 13 analysts
- Price target
- $35.46 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +14.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 6, 2026 EPS estimate $0.77
- 52-week range
- $21.18 – $35.77
BEN analyst ratings
13 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
BEN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
BEN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.73 | $0.67 | $0.79 | $0.70 | +4.1% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $2.90 | $2.87 | $2.93 | $2.22 | +30.6% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.16 | $3.06 | $3.24 | $2.90 | +8.8% | 12 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
BEN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.15B | $1.91B | $2.38B | −7.8% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $8.81B | $7.17B | $9.40B | +0.4% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $8.89B | $7.71B | $9.87B | +0.9% | 5 |
BEN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
BEN revenue: reported and forecast
BEN EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.73 | −1.6% | 2 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $2.82 | $2.89 | $2.89 | $2.90 | $2.90 | +2.9% | 4 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.10 | $3.16 | $3.18 | $3.18 | $3.16 | +1.8% | 3 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
BEN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; BEN beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from BEN
13 analysts cover Franklin Templeton; their consensus rating is hold (3.38 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $35.46, 14.5% above the latest close of $30.98. Analysts expect earnings of $2.90 per share for FY2026, +30.6% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $3.16 per share on revenue of $8.9 billion. Franklin Templeton beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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BEN forecast FAQ
What is Franklin Templeton's price target?
The average analyst price target for Franklin Templeton is $35.46, 14.5% above the latest close of $30.98.
Is Franklin Templeton a buy, hold or sell?
Of 13 analysts covering Franklin Templeton, 4 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 7 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Franklin Templeton's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.90 per share for FY2026 (range $2.87 to $2.93); for FY2027 the estimate is $3.16.
What is Franklin Templeton's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $8.8 billion, growth of 0.4%; for FY2027 it is $8.9 billion.
When does Franklin Templeton report earnings?
Franklin Templeton is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 6, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.77.
Does Franklin Templeton usually beat earnings estimates?
Franklin Templeton reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.