The financial performance of Franklin Resources Inc. (NYSE:BEN) is capturing attention, demonstrating mixed results. The company announced an extensive share buyback, but this is offsetting decreasing profits. Despite Western Asset outflows of $3 billion, the company still managed to achieve a significant milestone as its Assets Under Management (AUM) reached $1.62 trillion. Moreover, the company's stock holdings were reduced by New Age Alpha Advisors LLC. Its third quarter earnings, while not fully living up to estimates, still demonstrated a robust strategic growth in alternatives and blockchain. The mixed analyst sentiment and reducing consensus rating by brokerages is posing a challenge. The company also missed the EPS by 61%, leaving analysts in speculation about its future performance. Its Q3 2025 earnings narrowly missed expectations, yet outflows eased quarter over quarter. BEN continued announcing steady earnings results and released a dividend, making it one of the safe dividend stocks with yields above 5%. However, there is a concern if it is a dividend trap to avoid. Notably, despite declining earnings, Franklin Resources is still seen as an attractive and potential risk premium.
Franklin Resources BEN News Analytics from Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT to Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:55:28 GMT - Rating 0 - Innovation -6 - Information 6 - Rumor -3
