Franklin Resources (BEN) News Today

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) shares have moved today as investors digest recent strategic moves and fresh analyst coverage. Key developments include a major acquisition, several new ratings and price targets, as well as upcoming earnings and expert commentary.

• Positive Sentiment: Franklin Templeton completes acquisition of Apera Asset Management, adding over €5 billion in European private credit AUM to its platform. Acquisition of Apera Asset Management
• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets initiates coverage on BEN with an “outperform” rating and $26.00 price target, implying roughly 9% upside from current levels. BMO Coverage Initiation
• Positive Sentiment: TipRanks highlights BEN’s undervalued growth potential amid strong fundraising momentum, reflecting a new Buy rating from a BMO Capital analyst. TipRanks Growth Potential
• Neutral Sentiment: Franklin Resources will report its fourth quarter and full fiscal 2025 results on November 7 at 8:30 a.m. ET, with a live webcast hosted by CEO Jenny Johnson and CFO Matthew Nicholls. Q4 & FY2025 Results Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: The Analyst Verdict surveys eight experts on BEN’s outlook, offering a mix of bullish and cautious perspectives. The Analyst Verdict
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America lifts its price target to $22.00 but maintains an “underperform” rating, signaling roughly 7.5% downside. BofA Price Target & Rating
• Negative Sentiment: B of A Securities also maintains an underperform recommendation on Franklin Resources, underscoring lingering caution among some institutional investors. B of A Securities Underperform