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Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN)
BEN (NYSE:Financial Services)
$168.32
+2.37
+1.43%
Today's Range: 165.19 - 168.40 |
BEN Avg Daily Volume: 573,100
| Last Update: 05/17/13 - 4:04 PM EDT |
| Volume: 535,527 |
| YTD Performance: 32.02% |
| Open: $166.70 |
| Previous Close: $165.95 |
| 52 Week Range: $100.91 - $168.76 |
| Oustanding Shares: 212,609,362 |
| Market Cap: 35,282,523,624 |
Analysts Ratings
| Historical Rec | Current | 1 Mo. Ago | 2 Mo. Ago | 3 Mo. Ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Moderate Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Moderate Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mean Rec. | 2.00 | 1.93 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
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Average Earnings Estimates
| Qtr (06/13) | Qtr (09/13) | FY (09/13) | FY (09/14) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Estimate | $2.62 | $2.67 | $10.33 | $11.58 |
| Number of Analysts | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| High Estimate | $2.70 | $2.76 | $10.58 | $12.16 |
| Low Estimate | $2.45 | $2.45 | $9.75 | $10.88 |
| Prior Year | $2.12 | $2.31 | $8.95 | $10.33 |
| Growth Rate (Year over Year) | 23.41% | 15.50% | 15.47% | 12.02% |
SwingTradeAlert: RT @RatingsNetwork: Franklin Resources $BEN was upgraded by analysts at Citigroup from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating. http://t.co/moPaycHZSC
1 hour ago from stefanJobes
1 hour ago from stefanJobes
RatingsNetwork: Franklin Resources $BEN was upgraded by analysts at Citigroup from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating. http://t.co/moPaycHZSC
1 hour ago from Analyst Ratings Network
1 hour ago from Analyst Ratings Network
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1 day ago from StockTwits Web
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fafinder: RT @barronsonline: Actively managed ETFs are the biggest story that never happened. That's about to change. http://t.co/kuh1nLv8Ub $BLK $STT $BEN $TROW
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ReutersMoney: RT @barronsonline: Actively managed ETFs are the biggest story that never happened. That's about to change. http://t.co/kuh1nLv8Ub $BLK $STT $BEN $TROW
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LaurenYoung: RT @barronsonline: Actively managed ETFs are the biggest story that never happened. That's about to change. http://t.co/kuh1nLv8Ub $BLK $STT $BEN $TROW
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adomantholdings: RT @barronsonline: Actively managed ETFs are the biggest story that never happened. That's about to change. http://t.co/kuh1nLv8Ub $BLK $STT $BEN $TROW
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Franklin Resources upgraded at UBS
Shares of BEN were upgraded to Buy from Neutral, said UBS. BEN's diversified product offering, global scale and local distribution is powerful. Price target goes to $185.
Franklin Resources upgraded at Citi
Shares of BEN were upgraded to Buy from Neutral, said Citigroup. Global Bond flows are sustainable, the U.S. business is undervalued and the equities business is performing best in class. Price target goes to $200.
Franklin Resources downgraded at Sterne Agee
BEN was downgraded to Neutral, Sterne Agee said. Valuation call, based on a $170 price target.
Franklin Resources numbers upped at Jefferies
BEN estimates were boosted through 2014, Jefferies said. Company is leveraged to domestic equity market gains. Hold rating and new $155 price target.
Franklin Resources estimates raised at BMO
BEN estimates increased through 2014, BMO Capital Markets said. Better than expected flows qtd. $154 price target and Market Perform rating.
These two companies pass muster with my guru strategies.
Franklin Resources upgraded at KBW
BEN was upgraded from Market Perform to Outperform, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said. Valuation call, based on a $160 price target.
Here's a roundup of the analysts' actions.
I'm glad to have reserves to put to work if the market falls 10% or 15%.
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