Franklin Resources gets a Morgan Stanley lift, shares under a higher $34 target
26.06.2026 - 16:03:32 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 16:03.
Franklin Resources (US3546131018) draws a fresh look from Wall Street this week. Morgan Stanley raises its price target on the NYSE-listed asset manager to 34 US dollars from 31 dollars while keeping an Equalweight rating, according to a Marketscreener summary of the update.
What Morgan Stanley signals
Morgan Stanley’s move puts its target roughly in line with or slightly above the current share price, with Franklin Resources last quoted around 32.65 dollars in the summary of the note. The updated target implies limited upside versus the latest close, consistent with the Equalweight stance.
The analyst adjustment comes after Franklin Resources shares have already posted a marked recovery over the past year, with the data in the note showing a roughly 36 percent gain over 12 months for the stock. That performance places the asset manager firmly in the group of US-listed fund houses that have benefited from resilient equity markets and steady flows.
Consensus view on the asset manager
Across the broader analyst community, Franklin Resources draws a mixed but cautious picture, with average targets in the low-30-dollar range around 32.14 dollars per share as referenced in the Marketscreener compilation. This level suggests that several houses see the stock as fairly valued at present, with only modest upside priced in.
Compared with US peers such as T. Rowe Price or Invesco, Franklin Resources is often rated in the middle of the pack, reflecting its mature business profile and sensitivity to overall market levels. According to public consensus tables, the distribution of ratings for Franklin Resources tends to cluster around Hold or Equalweight, with fewer outright Buy calls than for some faster-growing asset managers.
All news and analysis on the Franklin Resources shares
More articles, background pieces and price data on Franklin Resources are available in the dedicated topic section and via the company’s own Investor Relations pages.
How Franklin Resources makes its money
Franklin Resources generates its revenues primarily through investment management fees on assets under management across mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional mandates. The firm’s flagship Franklin Templeton fund range spans global equity, fixed income and multi-asset strategies aimed at retail and professional investors.
Where the stock trades today
The Franklin Resources shares (US3546131018) trade on the NYSE at around 32.65 US dollars as of the latest analyst compilation on Marketscreener, with the company firmly part of the US asset management peer group.
Franklin Resources at a glance
- Company: Franklin Resources, Inc.
- ISIN: US3546131018
- WKN: 887711
- Ticker: BEN
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-25, 16:00): 32.65 USD
- Market cap: approximately 16 billion USD (as of June 2026)
- Sector / industry: Asset Management / Financial Services
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer to buy or sell securities. All data are based on sources believed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed; investors should conduct their own research or consult a professional advisor before making investment decisions.
