Franklin Resources (BEN) Stock Movement Summary Morgan Stanley increased its price target for Franklin Resources to $22 from $21 while maintaining an "underweight" rating on the stock. On the same day, Evercore ISI analyst Glenn Schorr reiterated a "Sell" rating with a $28 price target. Conversely, TD Cowen analyst William Katz maintained a "Buy" rating with a $36 price target. Franklin Resources reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.71 trillion as of January 31, 2026. This AUM increase was attributed to favorable market conditions and net inflows, despite outflows from Western Asset Management. Morgan Stanley also reaffirmed its underweight rating on the stock.
Read full analysisFranklin Resources (BEN) Stock Movement Summary Morgan Stanley increased its price target for Franklin Resources to $22 from $21 while maintaining an "underweight" rating on the stock. On the same day, Evercore ISI analyst Glenn Schorr reiterated a "Sell" rating with a $28 price target. Conversely, TD Cowen analyst William Katz maintained a "Buy" rating with a $36 price target. Franklin Resources reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.71 trillion as of January 31, 2026. This AUM increase was attributed to favorable market conditions and net inflows, despite outflows from Western Asset Management. Morgan Stanley also reaffirmed its underweight rating on the stock.
Franklin Resources is one of the largest publicly traded asset managers, operating under the Franklin Templeton brand with approximately $1.71 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional investment strategies across equities, fixed income, and alternatives. Multiple analysts maintain bearish ratings on the stock, with Morgan Stanley's $22 price target sitting well below the current share price.