Franklin Templeton, Inc.

Stage 3 · Topping · week 2

As of Oct 22, 2026, Franklin Templeton is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 2 (since Oct 13, 2026). It closed at $31.52, 11.0% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Franklin Templeton Inc. is a publicly owned asset investment manager. More about the company

$31.52

-0.51% today

$16.0B · Large cap

Market Neutral — Building

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Our read

Topping: the uptrend is tiring

Setup score

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Momentum

Steady

Edge

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22

S4 25w

S4 17w

S2 16w

S2 13w

S2 24w

2023-08-162026-10-22

S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)

S2 5w → S3 1w → S4 11w → S1 3w → S2 10w → S3 10w → S4 25w → S1 10w → S4 17w → S1 3w → S2 16w → S3 12w → S2 13w → S3 4w → S2 24w → S3 1w current

Total tracked: 166 weeks across 16 stage runs.

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…10	BENFranklin Templeton, Inc.	Stage 3 · wk 2	84	−2.7%

vs 52W High

-11.0%

$20.18 lo$35.41 hi

11.0% below 52W high, weakening from peak

The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.

Stage Maturity

Week 2

1w13w26w

Week 2, early distribution

How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.

vs 200 DMA

6.8%

200 DMA: $29.52 · rising

Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.

Rel Volume

0.74x

vs 50-day avg

Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.

Trend Health

↓

Short-term trend rolling over

Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.

-2.7%

-2.0%

+19.9%

YTD

+37.1%

+46.0%

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Breakout Watch

Latest: 2025-06-10

10 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2019-03-15.

A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.

Recent Stage Timeline

2026-10-22S3

Wk 2 · Vol 0.74x

2026-10-21S3

Wk 2 · Vol 0.67x

2026-10-20S3

Wk 2 · Vol 0.71x

2026-10-19S3

Wk 1 · Vol 1.05x

2026-10-16S3

Wk 1 · Vol 1.20x

2026-10-15S3

Wk 1 · Vol 0.98x

2026-10-14S3

Wk 1 · Vol 1.36x

2026-10-13S32→3

Wk 1 · Vol 1.07x

2026-10-12S2

Wk 23 · Vol 0.79x

2026-10-09S2

Wk 23 · Vol 1.04x

2026-10-08S2

Wk 23 · Vol 1.39x

2026-10-07S2

Wk 22 · Vol 1.11x

Moving averages & range

50 DMA

$32.85

200 DMA

$29.52

52W High

$35.41

52W Low

$20.18

5D Low

$30.71

Resistance levels (recent highs)

20d High

$32.88

60d High

$35.41

120d High

$35.41

250d High

$35.41

Next resistance

+4.3%

to 20d High

P/E (TTM)

21.4

Forward 10.0

Earnings Growth (YoY)

+106.7%

Revenue +14.3%

ROE

+7.9%

Profit margin +8.7%

Dividend Yield

4.17%

P/B 1.4

Franklin Templeton: quick answers

What stage is Franklin Templeton in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Franklin Templeton (BEN) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Oct 13, 2026 and is in week 2. What the four stages mean

Is Franklin Templeton in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. Franklin Templeton is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 6.8% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Franklin Templeton from its 52-week high?

Franklin Templeton closed at $31.52 on Oct 22, 2026, 11.0% below its 52-week high of $35.41. Its 52-week low is $20.18.

How has Franklin Templeton performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Franklin Templeton is up 46.0% over the past year and up 37.1% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Franklin Templeton in?

Franklin Templeton is in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financials sector.

About this companyFinancials· Asset Management

Franklin Templeton Inc. is a publicly owned asset investment manager. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. It launches equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds through its subsidiaries. The firm invests in the public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets. Franklin Resources, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is based in San Mateo, California with an additional office in Calgary, Alberta; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Edinburgh, Midlothian; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Hyderabad, India; London, Greater London; Rancho Cordova, California; Shanghai, Shanghai Province; Singapore; Stamford, Connecticut; and Vienna.

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