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Valued at a market cap of $12.9 billion, Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) is a global investment management organization. Operating under various brand names, including Franklin, Templeton, and Legg Mason, the firm provides a wide range of investment advisory services and asset management solutions to individual and institutional clients worldwide. BEN is expected to announce its fiscal Q3 2025 earnings results before the market opens on Friday, Aug. 1.
Ahead of this event, analysts expect the San Mateo, California-based company to report adjusted earnings of $0.46 per share, down 23.3% from $0.60 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has surpassed or met Wall Street's earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters while missing on another occasion.
For fiscal 2025, analysts expect the investment manager to report an adjusted EPS of $2.02, down 15.5% from $2.39 in fiscal 2024. However, EPS is anticipated to grow 9.9% year-over-year to $2.22 in fiscal 2026.
Shares of Franklin Resources have risen 10.9% over the past 52 weeks, lagging behind both the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 11.9% gain and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLF) 26.8% return over the same period.
Shares of Franklin Resources climbed over 7% on May 2, driven by stronger-than-expected Q2 2025 revenue of $2.1 billion, which beat the estimate. The company also reported net income of $151.4 million, up 21.9% from the prior year, alongside a higher operating margin of 6.9%. Additionally, better-than-expected investment management fees of $1.67 billion and stable adjusted EPS of $0.47, which met consensus, supported investor confidence despite AUM and long-term net outflow challenges.
Analysts' consensus view on Franklin Resources’ stock is cautious, with an overall “Hold” rating. Among 12 analysts covering the stock, two recommend "Strong Buy," five "Holds," one suggests "Moderate Sell," and four "Strong Sells." As of writing, BEN is trading above the average analyst price target of $21.29.
