--- title: "Franklin Resources's Earnings: A Preview" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/274164165.md" description: "Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) is set to release its quarterly earnings report on January 30, 2026, with analysts expecting an EPS of $0.55. The company previously beat EPS estimates by $0.09, but shares dropped 0.0% the following day. Currently trading at $25.66, Franklin's shares have risen 15.38% over the past year. Analysts rate the company as Underperform, with a one-year price target of $25.5. Franklin's revenue growth is at 5.99%, but its net margin and return on equity are below industry averages, indicating potential profitability challenges." datetime: "2026-01-29T14:02:10.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/274164165.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/274164165.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/274164165.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/274164165.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/274164165.md) # Franklin Resources's Earnings: A Preview Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) will release its quarterly earnings report on Friday, 2026-01-30. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement. Analysts anticipate Franklin Resources to report an **earnings per share** (EPS) of $0.55. Anticipation surrounds Franklin Resources's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter. New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance. ### Past Earnings Performance Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.09, which was followed by a 0.0% drop in the share price the next day. Here's a look at Franklin Resources's past performance and the resulting price change: **Quarter** **Q4 2025** **Q3 2025** **Q2 2025** **Q1 2025** **EPS Estimate** 0.58 0.48 0.47 0.53 **EPS Actual** 0.67 0.49 0.47 0.59 **Price Change %** \-4.00 0.00 7.00 10.00 ![eps graph](https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/1769695327_0.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg) ### Tracking Franklin Resources's Stock Performance Shares of Franklin Resources were trading at $25.66 as of January 28. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 15.38%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. ### Analysts' Perspectives on Franklin Resources For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Franklin Resources. With 4 analyst ratings, Franklin Resources has a consensus rating of Underperform. The average one-year price target is $25.5, indicating a potential unchanged. ### Comparing Ratings with Competitors In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Invesco, SEI Investments and Blue Owl Capital, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning. - Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Invesco, with an average 1-year price target of $30.08, suggesting a potential 17.96% upside. - Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for SEI Investments, with an average 1-year price target of $104.5, suggesting a potential 309.8% upside. - Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Blue Owl Capital, with an average 1-year price target of $19.06, suggesting a potential 25.25% downside. ### Analysis Summary for Peers The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for Invesco, SEI Investments and Blue Owl Capital, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance. Company Consensus Revenue Growth Gross Profit Return on Equity Franklin Resources Underperform 5.99% $1.92B 0.88% Invesco Neutral 3.15% $560.50M \-10.21% SEI Investments Outperform 7.65% $310.27M 6.93% Blue Owl Capital Outperform 21.15% $386.62M 0.27% Key Takeaway: Franklin Resources ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. It is in the middle for Gross Profit. For Return on Equity, it is at the bottom. ### About Franklin Resources Franklin Resources provides investment services for individual and institutional investors. At the end of July 2025, Franklin had $1.617 trillion in managed assets, composed primarily of equity (41%), fixed-income (27%), multi-asset/balanced (11%) funds, alternatives (16%) and money market funds (5%). Distribution tends to be weighted between retail investors (56% of AUM) and institutional accounts (41%), with high-net-worth clients accounting for the remainder. Franklin is one of the more global of the US-based asset managers we cover, with 31% of its assets under management invested in global/international strategies and just as much sourced from clients domiciled outside the United States. ### Financial Insights: Franklin Resources **Market Capitalization Perspectives:** The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale. **Positive Revenue Trend:** Examining Franklin Resources's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of **5.99%** as of 30 September, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers. **Net Margin:** The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of **4.58%,** the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control. **Return on Equity (ROE):** The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of **0.88%,** the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders. **Return on Assets (ROA):** Franklin Resources's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of **0.33%,** the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns. **Debt Management:** Franklin Resources's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at **1.1**, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach. To track all earnings releases for Franklin Resources visit their earnings calendar on our site. _This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor._ ### Related Stocks - [Franklin Resources, Inc. 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