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Why BEN Stock dropped -2.16% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$31.64 -2.16% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $31.46
Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $16.43B
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Is BEN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-02, Franklin Templeton Inc. (NYSE: BEN) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $31.64 (-2.16% 1D, market cap $16.43B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, BEN ranks #272 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does BEN compare to OWL and TPG in the Financials sector?
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Within the Financials sector (Investment Managers), BEN carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 31.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.0%. By comparison, OWL (Blue Owl Capital Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 53.1x, ROIC 6.3%, cap $16.23B) and TPG (TPG Inc.) posts a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 98.2x, ROIC 2.5%, cap $18.12B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CG leads on earnings multiple (17.9x) while OWL leads on capital efficiency (6.3% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BEN?
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Per BEN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000038777), Franklin Templeton Inc. generated $8.77B in revenue (+3.5% YoY), $524.9M in net income, and $911.6M in free cash flow against $32.55B in total assets and $8.17B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $31.46 (-0.58%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 10.4% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.2% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BEN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (65/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY BEN SCORES 65/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (23% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (23% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (53.6) create a -9 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$31.18+0.2% Next Q
57
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$31.24+0% Next Q
60
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C+$31.23+1.3% Next Q
62
CurrentGrade C$31.64+1.3% Hist 90D α
65
Trajectory: C (57) → C (65)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the BEN Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 65/100 (C) score, BEN faces multiple-compression risk if 31.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($32.69) or 200D SMA ($30.30) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($32.64) toward Bear Floor ($25.46).
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Why BEN Stock dropped -2.16% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) dropped -2.16% to $31.64, trading at 69% of its 52-week range ($21.11 – $36.28). Solid steady margins (3% return on capital), mixed timing at 31x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 69% of its 52-week range ($21.11 – $36.28) with RSI-14 at 53.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.1% around $31.64 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $911.6M annual free cash flow.
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BEN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +6.53%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $31.73H $32.34L $31.64C $31.64VOL 2.73M
RES: $35.99SUP: $29.74SMA50: $32.69SMA200: $30.30
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BEN Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
24.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +3.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (BEN)
Financials Rank #272 of 1096
⚔️ OWL vs BEN Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (BEN vs. OWL, TPG, CG, PS)
Industry: Investment Managers (79 Tracked Issuers)Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) ranks #272 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #128 by equity capitalization ($16.43B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CG leads on earnings valuation at 17.9x trailing P/E, while OWL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 6.3% ROIC and — gross margin. BEN currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 65/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Franklin Templeton Inc. | C | 65/100 | 31.3x | — | 3.0% | -2.16% | $16.43B | Benchmark Subject |
| OWL Blue Owl Capital Inc. | C | 65/100 | 53.1x | — | 6.3% | -0.77% | $16.23B | /owl-vs-ben → |
| TPG TPG Inc. | C | 64/100 | 98.2x | — | 2.5% | -2.63% | $18.12B | /tpg-vs-ben → |
| CG The Carlyle Group Inc. | E | 33/100 | 17.9x | — | 5.4% | -0.96% | $14.46B | /cg-vs-ben → |
| PS Pershing Square Inc. | D+ | 57/100 | — | — | — | -7.10% | $19.66B | /ps-vs-ben → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0000038777In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) reported GAAP revenue of $8.77B (+3.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $8.48B , and +11.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $524.9M, operating cash flow of $1.07B, and free cash flow of $911.6M (+14.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, BEN closed FY2025 with $32.55B in total assets against $8.17B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-09-30 | $8.77B | $524.9M | $1.07B | $911.6M | $32.55B | $8.17B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-30 | $8.48B | $464.8M | $971.3M | $794.2M | $32.39B | $7.67B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-30 | $7.85B | $882.8M | $1.09B | $736.0M | $9.42B | $2.20B |
3. BEN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs BEN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, Franklin Templeton Inc. (NYSE: BEN) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $31.64 (-2.16% 1D, market cap $16.43B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, BEN ranks #272 in composite RQD confidence.
How does BEN compare to OWL and TPG in the Financials sector?
Within the Financials sector (Investment Managers), BEN carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 31.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.0%. By comparison, OWL (Blue Owl Capital Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 53.1x, ROIC 6.3%, cap $16.23B) and TPG (TPG Inc.) posts a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 98.2x, ROIC 2.5%, cap $18.12B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CG leads on earnings multiple (17.9x) while OWL leads on capital efficiency (6.3% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BEN?
Per BEN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000038777), Franklin Templeton Inc. generated $8.77B in revenue (+3.5% YoY), $524.9M in net income, and $911.6M in free cash flow against $32.55B in total assets and $8.17B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is BEN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
BEN last traded at $31.64 (-2.16% on volume of 3,989,479 shares), positioning the stock -3.21% below its 50-day simple moving average ($32.69) and +4.42% above its 200-day simple moving average ($30.30). Across its 52-week range of $21.11 to $36.28, BEN sits at the 69.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 53.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.1% ($30.03 to $33.25).
BEN Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
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Why BEN Stock dropped -2.16% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (3% return on capital), mixed timing at 31x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 65/100 (C)
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BEN — Franklin Templeton Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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As of: 2026-11-02T15:14:21Z
Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, BEN scores 65 out of 100, grade C, labeled "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20 (ROIC 3%; FCF yield 5.55%); Whale 13F Flow 11/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 15/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 11/20 (Beta 0.95; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 15/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). For a prospective investor, the cash-generation pillar is the weakest link relative to valuation: a 3% ROIC paired with a 31.3x trailing P/E means the market is pricing in substantial improvement rather than current returns. The balance sheet and insider-activity pillars are the strongest supports in the rating. The Macro Regime Fit score reflects a beta near market levels, implying the stock is not a low-volatility holding relative to the broader market. Upside drivers in this framework depend on sustained FCF growth and ROIC expansion; valuation tradeoffs center on whether the current multiple leaves room for error. This is an analytical summary, not personalized financial advice.
Snapshot
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
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| FY 2025 | $8770.7M | $604.1M | $524.9M | N/A | $911.6M | N/A | $8170.5M |
| FY 2024 | $8478.0M | $407.6M | $464.8M | N/A | $794.2M | N/A | $7672.6M |
| FY 2023 | $7849.4M | $1102.3M | $882.8M | N/A | $736.0M | N/A | $2204.1M |
Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $7849.4M (FY 2023) to $8770.7M (FY 2025), while net income declined from $882.8M to $524.9M over the same span. Market data reports operating margin of 6.9%, net margin of 6%, and gross margin of 0%, with ROIC of 3%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.5. Reported debt rose from $2204.1M (FY 2023) to $8170.5M (FY 2025) per the SEC financials, a trend that the Debt/Equity figure alone does not explain.
Open Questions
- What is the source of the increase in reported debt from $2204.1M (FY 2023) to $8170.5M (FY 2025), and how does it relate to the declining net income?
- What are the FY cash balances, since the cash field is N/A across all reported periods?
- What specific insider, 13F, and Congressional transactions underlie the Insider Conviction and Whale Flow pillar scores?
- What analyst consensus and price targets exist for BEN?
- What product, client, and revenue-mix details explain the company's business model beyond its sector classification?
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📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is BEN (C • RQD 65/100) a Buy at $32.34?
Welcome to the BEN (Franklin Templeton Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 65/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Investment Managers. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (31.3x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $24.26 (-25.0%)
Spot @ $32.34 Pump the brakes on BEN — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on BEN, but look at what you are paying: 31.3x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Franklin Templeton Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $38.16 (+18.0%)
Spot @ $32.34 BEN cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on BEN, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Investment Managers and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $32.34 (52-wk range $21.11 - $36.28), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.