Evercore Reiterates Sell on Franklin Resources (BEN) Amid Mixed Ratings

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-25T09:02:52+00:00

Analysts have differing views on Franklin Resources (BEN), with one reiterating a Sell rating at $28 and another maintaining a Buy at $36. The company reported a rise in AUM to $1.71 trillion, driven by market conditions and net inflows, despite some outflows.

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2026-02-25 09:02:52

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Evercore ISI analyst Glenn Schorr reiterated a Sell rating on Franklin Resources (BEN) with a $28 price target, while TD Cowen analyst William Katz maintained a Buy rating with a $36 price target on the same day. Franklin Resources reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.71 trillion as of January 31, 2026, an increase attributed to favorable market conditions and net inflows despite outflows from Western Asset Management. Morgan Stanley also reaffirmed an Underweight rating but raised its price target, citing optimism for future calendar years despite lowered Q4 EPS estimates.

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