BEN

In the past six months, Franklin Templeton's stock (BEN) has been influenced by several events. The company reported strong fiscal Q3 2026 performance on July 31, 2026, with adjusted EPS of $0.72 and revenue of $2.36 billion, surpassing estimates and contributing to investor confidence. Strategic expansion into alternatives and digital assets also acted as a positive catalyst, including the acquisition of a majority stake in Stoneshield Capital in September 2026 and continued initiatives in digital assets. However, in October 2026, Evercore ISI lowered its price target to $35 from $36 while maintaining an Underperform rating. Additionally, Franklin Templeton announced preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.79 trillion at September 30, 2026, a decrease from $1.83 trillion at August 31, 2026, primarily due to negative market impact partially offset by long-term net inflows. The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend of $0.33, paid on October 9th, 2026.