Franklin Resources stock stays near its 52-week high

Franklin Resources stock (ISIN US3546131018) traded at USD 34.63 on September 4, 2026, up 3.22 percent for the session and close to its 52-week high of USD 36.28. The same MarketBeat snapshot put market capitalization at USD 17.59 billion and volume at 4.85 million shares.

July 31 numbers matter

According to the MarketBeat earnings snapshot, Franklin Resources reported quarterly EPS of USD 0.72 on July 31, 2026, beating the USD 0.66 estimate by USD 0.06. Revenue reached USD 2.36 billion, up 14.3 percent from the same quarter a year earlier.

The same report showed net margin at 8.72 percent and return on equity at 11.55 percent for the quarter. Analysts on MarketBeat also showed a consensus Hold rating and an average price target of USD 32.44, below the recent trading level of USD 34.63.

Hold view, lower target

That gap is the key detail for investors: the shares were trading about 6.8 percent above the consensus target, while the stock still sat within a 50-day range of USD 32.22 to USD 35.73. The one-year range ran from USD 21.10 to USD 36.28, which leaves little room before the prior high comes back into view.

Trade data from September 4, 2026 also showed a P/E ratio of 23.56 and a dividend yield of 3.81 percent. The combination of higher earnings, a firm price and a conservative target explains why the market is still paying close attention.

Franklin Templeton products

Franklin Templeton's product lineup spans mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, separately managed accounts and sub-advisory services. MarketBeat's company profile says the firm serves institutional and individual investors across equities, fixed income, multi-asset strategies and alternatives.

Price and venue

Franklin Resources stock last traded on the NYSE under ticker BEN at USD 34.63 as of September 4, 2026. That price stood above the consensus target of USD 32.44 and below the 52-week high of USD 36.28.