BEN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
BEN - Franklin Resources, Inc.
$33.97
0.04 (0.12%)
▲
5d:
+4.49%
30d:
+10.08%
90d:
+42.13%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 22, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 07, 2026
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Strength: 7.6/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: BEN trades at premium valuation expecting 6.5% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: BEN trades at premium valuation expecting 6.5% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$37.67
Based on 6.1% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$23.39
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 9.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: BEN is currently trading at $33.97, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $30.90 to $32.61. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 11.3) compared to its historical average (9.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 6.5% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BEN is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $34.42. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: BEN has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BEN is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $34.42. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: BEN has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$30.90 -
$32.61
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
53.8%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($31.59)
- NEUTRAL: Trading at premium valuation - market expects 6.5% growth which is achievable
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$30.90 -
$32.61
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$30.85
Resistance Level
$34.42
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 22, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
11.35
Wall Street Target
$31.59
(-6.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
8.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
87.2%
Profit Margin
8.1%
Valuation Premium vs History
+6.5% premium
PE vs Historical
11.4 vs 9.4
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+6.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$36.14
(+7%)
2-Year Target
$38.48
(+13%)
3-Year Target
$40.99
(+21%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$33.94
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 8.1%)
$82.28
(+143%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 11.4, Growth: 8.1%)
$42.88
(+26%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.4, Growth: 8.1%)
$35.51
(+5%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (25x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 25.23 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.31
Bull Case
$72.71
(+114%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 27.8
Base Case
$66.10
(+95%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 25.2
Bear Case
$22.47
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 21.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: June 23, 2026 11:40 AM ET
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1
Buys
2
Sells
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