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Market sentiment signals for Franklin Templeton (BEN): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Equal-Weight
15 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
3.53
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$29
-12.4%
Highest Price Target
$40
+21.1%
Lowest Price Target
$19
-42.5%
Short Interest
4.2%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Michael Cyprys— | +6.0% | $34 → $35 | Maintained | Equal-Weight |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | David Motemaden— | +9.0% | $35 → $36 | Maintained | Underperform |