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Q1 2026 EPS beats at $0.70 vs $0.55; stock at $24.38 near 1-year high of $28.32

Franklin Resources reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.70, beating the $0.55 consensus by $0.15, with the stock trading at $24.38 on March 17, 2026, near its 1-year high of $28.32 and well above the $16.25 low. Cinctive Capital Management reduced its stake by 52.2% while Kettle Hill Capital Management increased holdings by 45.4%, reflecting mixed institutional sentiment. The company has a $12.70B market cap with a P/E ratio of 22.58 and a beta of 1.46.