Franklin Resources (BEN, $35.74) cutting jobs to reduce costs
California-based Franklin Resources Inc. recently confirmed in a staff memo that the company is looking at reducing as much as 5% of its workforce in an effort to save at least $75 million in employee cost as the fund manager faces continued outflows and economic uncertainty.
However, the company will not be firing its employees directly, but will give them buyout offers eligible for employees who are older than 50 years and with an industry experience of more than 10 years. Those employees have until March 25 to respond to the offer. The firm had a headcount of 9,691 as of September 30, 2018 the end of its fiscal year.
The move came as the company is facing persistent pressure from the changing market scenario and so urgently needs to focus on value.
Other big asset management companies like BlackRock (BLK) and State Street Corp. (STT) have indicated towards job reductions in 2019 as cost-cutting is being driven by the 2018 market decline as well as industry automation and growing pressure to lower fees.
According to the company’s CEO Greg Johnson and President Jenny Johnson, the industry remains in the midst of rapid change and it has put pressure on our business in recent years. Therefore, these difficult decisions are but necessary ones for the long-term health and strength of the organization.
Franklin reported a preliminary assets under management of $712.3 billion as of March 31 2019, while it experienced net outflows in each fiscal year since 2014.
BEN's RSI Oscillator ascends from oversold territory
The RSI Indicator for BEN moved out of oversold territory on October 02, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 30 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 30 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BEN advanced for three days, in of 316 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
BEN may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 16, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on BEN as a result. In of 96 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for BEN turned negative on October 13, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 52 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 52 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
The 10-day moving average for BEN crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 16, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BEN declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for BEN entered a downward trend on October 10, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.964) is normal, around the industry mean (6.251). P/E Ratio (44.412) is within average values for comparable stocks, (37.901). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.352) is also within normal values, averaging (2.652). Dividend Yield (0.056) settles around the average of (0.081) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.358) is also within normal values, averaging (21.541).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. BEN’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 73, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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