For its first fiscal quarter (ending December 31), Franklin Resources Inc (NYSE: BEN) has reported a -42% decline in E.P.S. from $0.50 a year ago to $0.29 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $0.65 for the latest four quarters through December 31 versus $1.90 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -66%.
Recent Price Action
On 1/31/25, Franklin Resources Inc (NYSE: BEN) stock enjoyed a major increase of 10.4%, closing at $22.24. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was exceptionally high at 521% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been weak over the last nine months but has risen 11.3% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Franklin Resources has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). The Value Trend Rating reflects very contradictory signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Franklin Resources has a very high Appreciation Score of 90 but a slightly negative Power Rating of 40, and the Positive Value Trend Rating results.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and very positive price change we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of B. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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