Franklin Resources Stock - Weekly view on asset manager and peers
20.06.2026 - 19:41:57 | ad-hoc-news.de
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Franklin Resources (US3546131018) is one of the established US asset managers on the New York Stock Exchange. With no fresh company announcement or major analyst move on Saturday, the focus turns to a structured weekly review of the stock, its sector and its business model.
All news and data on Franklin Resources stock
Price data, regulatory filings and earlier articles on Franklin Resources stock are compiled on the dedicated topic page and the company’s investor relations site.
What the latest prices show
Franklin Resources stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BEN. According to MarketBeat data, the shares closed at $33.09 on 06/18/2026, almost unchanged on the day, implying a market capitalization in the low ten-billion-dollar range.
The stock has been shaped this year by the interest-rate backdrop and flows into active and passive funds. Asset managers such as Franklin typically see earnings leverage when markets rise and net inflows turn positive, but face margin pressure when fee competition intensifies.
Weekly view within the sector
In a weekly perspective, Franklin Resources sits alongside peers like T. Rowe Price and Invesco in the US asset-management segment. Investors often compare valuation multiples such as price-to-earnings and dividend yield across this group to gauge relative value.
The broader US equity market, including the Standard & Poor's 500 index, remains driven by expectations for future Federal Reserve moves and corporate earnings resilience. For Franklin, higher markets can support assets under management, while higher yields can weigh on some bond portfolios yet also make income products more attractive to clients.
Long-term business model and drivers
Franklin Resources, founded in 1947, generates most of its revenue from management fees on client assets across equity, fixed income, multi-asset and alternative strategies.
The company has expanded its reach over time through acquisitions and product diversification, building a global footprint under the Franklin Templeton brand. Fee rates, performance versus benchmarks and distribution reach into advisors and institutions remain central to its long-term earnings power.
How the company makes money
Franklin Resources earns recurring management fees as a percentage of assets under management, plus performance fees on selected mandates. The product range spans mutual funds and exchange-traded funds marketed globally under the Franklin Templeton name, as well as institutional and high-net-worth mandates.
Where the stock trades today
Franklin Resources shares (US3546131018) last traded on the New York Stock Exchange at $33.09 as of 06/18/2026, 18:26 Eastern Time.
Key facts on Franklin Resources stock
- Company: Franklin Resources Inc.
- ISIN: US3546131018
- WKN: 870315
- Ticker: BEN
- Venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 06/18/2026, 18:26 ET): 33.09 USD
- Market cap: roughly 16.9 billion USD (as of 06/18/2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financials / Asset Management & Custody Banks
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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