BEN Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
12.55%
Last Quarter
$0.71
Past Year
$1.09
Growth Past 5yrs
-10.54%
Next Quarter
$0.58
Estimate Next Year
$16.28
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$37.00
17.87% Upside
Mean Price Target
$26.00
-17.17% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$19.00
-39.47% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 06, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
BEN Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, BEN (NYSE: BEN) reported an actual EPS of $0.71 for the quarter ending on Apr 28, 2026, compared to an estimated $0.55, resulting in a 29.09% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 30, 2026), BEN recorded an actual EPS of $0.7 with a 27.27% surprise. See BEN's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
BEN has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 28, 2026 showing a 29.09% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 30, 2026 recorded a 27.27% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 0.71 | 0.55 | +29.09% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 0.7 | 0.55 | +27.27% |
| Nov 07, 2025 | 0.67 | 0.57 | +17.54% |
| Aug 01, 2025 | 0.49 | 0.4826 | +1.53% |
| May 02, 2025 | 0.47 | 0.4737 | -0.78% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 0.59 | 0.56 | +5.36% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BEN stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given BEN stock an average recommendation of
Sell. 27 analysts have given their ratings
to BEN out of which
1 analysts have given strong buy call,
4 analysts have given buy call,
7 analysts rate it hold,
15 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$26.00 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -17.17% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for BEN highest price target?
Analysts suggest BEN's stock price would rise to a high of $37.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for BEN over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the BEN stock price could move to $19.00.
What is the average target price for BEN?
BEN stock has an average analyst estimate of $26.00.
At its current price, how far is BEN from its average target price?
BEN shares are currently trading -17.17% below this price target.
What were BEN’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.71 versus consensus estimates of $0.55, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.47.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
BEN's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.58 and $16.28 for the whole year.
What has BEN's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 12.55% EPS growth for BEN in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -10.54% in the past five years.