We recently published a list of 19 Mid- And Large-Cap Stocks Insiders Are Buying After Trump’s Tariff Rollout. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) stands against other mid- and large-cap stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout.
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” and signed Executive Order 14257, imposing a baseline 10% tariff on nearly all U.S. imports, effective April 5. Higher tariffs—ranging from 11% to 50%—were scheduled for 57 countries and territories, including the European Union, China, and Japan. These increased rates were set to begin April 9 but were postponed for 90 days, with the exception of China, which continued to face elevated tariffs.
In April, some insiders took advantage of the dip to buy shares, while others chose to sell. Analyzing insider trading can provide valuable insights: purchases often signal confidence in the company’s future, while sales may reflect personal or diversification choices. Therefore, insider trading should be evaluated in the context of the company’s financial health and overall market conditions.
Our Methodology
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders are buying in April. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified 19 mid- and large-cap companies where at least one insider bought shares between April 2 and April 14. From this list, we ranked the top 19 stocks based on the highest value of insider purchases during this period.
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Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN)
Market Cap: $9.49 billion
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) is a global asset management firm that offers investment services to individuals, institutions, and pension plans. The company provides mutual funds and invests in equity, fixed-income, and alternative markets. Founded in 1947, it is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with offices worldwide. It is also one of the 15 best dividend aristocrat stocks with over a 3% yield.
In April, one insider, a large shareholder at Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN), B Charles Johnson, bought $7,443 worth of the company’s shares at a price of $17.72 per share. On April 8, the stock hit its lowest price in more than four years, closing the session at $16.66 per share. Over the past 12 months, the stock has dropped 27.59%.
Based on the opinions of 12 analysts, Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) stock has an average “Sell” rating, with a 12-month price target of $19.38, representing a 7.31% increase from the latest price, according to StockAnalysis.
Overall, BEN ranks 18th on our list of mid- and large-cap stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout. While we acknowledge the potential of BEN, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than BEN but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
