Franklin Resources stock rose 1.44 percent after analyst upgrade

Published on 09/28/2026 at 13:32 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Franklin Resources stock stood at USD 33.02 on September 25, 2026, with a USD 17.2 billion market value. Quarterly EPS reached USD 0.72 against USD 0.66 consensus.

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Franklin Resources stock (ISIN US3546131018) was last at USD 33.02 on the NYSE on September 25, 2026, up 1.44 percent from the prior close of USD 32.55. The move followed MarketBeat reporting on September 27, 2026, that Wall Street Zen upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy.

Analyst upgrade meets a Hold consensus

The upgrade stands against a broader consensus of Hold, based on four Buy ratings, six Holds and two Sells, according to MarketBeat on September 27, 2026. The same overview put the consensus price target at USD 33.10, only USD 0.08 above the September 25 last price.

Keefe, Bruyette and Woods initiated coverage with a Market Perform rating and a USD 38.00 price target on September 9, 2026, as MarketBeat reported. That target sits above the consensus figure, showing why the rating split matters more than the single upgrade.

Quarterly earnings beat expectations

Franklin Resources reported quarterly EPS of USD 0.72 against USD 0.66 consensus, while revenue reached USD 2.36 billion, according to MarketBeat on September 27, 2026. Revenue increased 14.30 percent year over year, while the prior-year quarterly EPS was USD 0.49.

The latest reported period was the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and the earnings release date was July 31, 2026. The comparison combines an earnings beat with double-digit revenue growth, giving investors a concrete operating counterweight to the neutral consensus rating.

Stock remains below its yearly high

Franklin Resources had a 52-week range of USD 21.11 to USD 36.28 as of September 25, 2026. Its USD 17.2 billion market capitalization and session volume of 3,546,988 shares place the September price 9.00 percent below the 52-week high.

Dividend date adds a near term checkpoint

The company declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.33, with September 30, 2026 set as the ex-dividend date, according to MarketBeat. The scheduled payment is USD 0.33 per share on October 9, 2026, giving the analyst debate an income component.

Franklin Resources stock last traded at USD 33.02

Franklin Resources stock was last at USD 33.02 on the NYSE on September 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, up 1.44 percent on the session. The price remains below the USD 36.28 52-week high while the latest quarterly revenue was USD 2.36 billion.