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Franklin Resources ( (BEN) ) has provided an announcement.
On January 30, 2026, Franklin Resources reported a sharp improvement in profitability for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with net income rising to $255.5 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, more than doubling the prior quarter and significantly above the year-earlier period, while operating income climbed to $281.0 million and operating margin strengthened to 12.1%. The firm highlighted continued business momentum driven by $28.0 billion in long-term net inflows and record assets under management, underpinned by strong demand across equity, multi-asset, alternatives, ETFs, retail SMAs and the Canvas platform; alternatives remained a major growth engine with $10.8 billion raised, including substantial private market capital and a $4.6 billion close for Lexington Co-Investment Partners VI, alongside the integration of Apera Asset Management into its expanded Benefit Street Partners-branded credit platform and resilient performance at Clarion Partners, reinforcing Franklin’s strategic push into alternatives and its positioning to benefit from structural shifts in both public and private markets while maintaining expense discipline.
The most recent analyst rating on (BEN) stock is a Sell with a $21.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Franklin Resources stock, see the BEN Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on BEN Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BEN is a Outperform.
Franklin Resources’ overall score reflects strong earnings call performance and positive corporate events, offset by moderate financial performance and valuation. The company’s strategic focus on digital assets and technology positions it well for future growth, despite current profitability challenges.
To see Spark’s full report on BEN stock, click here.
More about Franklin Resources
Franklin Resources, Inc., which operates under the Franklin Templeton brand, is a global asset management company offering investment management and related services across public and private markets. Its diversified platform spans equity, multi-asset, fixed income and alternative strategies, including private credit, real estate, secondary private equity, as well as ETFs, retail separately managed accounts (SMAs) and customized solutions such as its Canvas platform, serving both institutional and wealth-channel clients worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 4,392,737
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $13.38B
See more insights into BEN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.