iSAM Funds UK Ltd Purchases New Holdings in Allegion PLC $ALLE

iSAM Funds UK Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Allegion PLC (NYSE:ALLE) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 20,982 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,721,000. Allegion makes up 0.8% of iSAM Funds UK Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 24th biggest holding.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Allegion during the 3rd quarter valued at $2,838,000. Burney Co. bought a new position in shares of Allegion in the third quarter worth $9,297,000. Fusion Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Allegion in the third quarter worth $4,406,000. Berkshire Hathaway Inc acquired a new position in Allegion in the second quarter valued at about $112,433,000. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA raised its stake in Allegion by 5.1% in the third quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 2,356,869 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $417,991,000 after purchasing an additional 113,821 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 92.21% of the company’s stock.

More Allegion News

Here are the key news stories impacting Allegion this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Director Sue Main bought 2,000 shares at ~$149.61 on March 11 — insider purchases can signal management confidence and help investor sentiment. Insider Buy Filing
• Positive Sentiment: Allegion raised its quarterly dividend to $0.55 (annualized $2.20), increasing yield and returning more cash to shareholders — supportive for income-focused investors and signals board confidence in cash flow. Dividend Announcement / MarketBeat
• Neutral Sentiment: Consensus broker rating remains “Hold” — implies limited analyst conviction for near-term upside despite mixed buy/hold split among firms. Consensus Recommendation
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative write-up contrasts Allegion with Halma (HLMAF) — useful context for valuation and sector positioning but not an immediate catalyst. Financial Contrast
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed its quarterly EPS estimate (Q4 FY26/quarter noted) from $2.23 to $2.19 — a downward revision to near-term earnings expectations that can weigh on the stock if further cuts follow. Zacks Estimate Cut
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage pieces urging investors to sell (e.g., “3 reasons to sell ALLE”) increase bearish sentiment and can pressure flows, especially given recent earnings miss and lowered guidance ranges. Sell Article

Insider Buying and Selling at Allegion

In other news, Director Steven Mizell sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $161.51, for a total transaction of $161,510.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 4,915 shares in the company, valued at approximately $793,821.65. This represents a 16.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Sue Main purchased 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 11th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $149.61 per share, with a total value of $299,220.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 2,000 shares in the company, valued at $299,220. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 0.23% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have issued reports on ALLE. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Allegion in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays dropped their target price on shares of Allegion from $180.00 to $176.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed a “positive” rating on shares of Allegion in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on shares of Allegion from $190.00 to $180.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Allegion has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $175.00.

Allegion Trading Down 0.3%

ALLE opened at $145.39 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $163.49 and its 200-day moving average is $166.72. Allegion PLC has a 1-year low of $116.57 and a 1-year high of $183.11. The company has a current ratio of 1.84, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. The company has a market cap of $12.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.54, a PEG ratio of 3.15 and a beta of 1.03.

Allegion (NYSE:ALLE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.01 by ($0.07). The company had revenue of $1.03 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.04 billion. Allegion had a net margin of 15.83% and a return on equity of 38.06%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.86 earnings per share. Allegion has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.700-8.900 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Allegion PLC will post 7.77 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Allegion Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.55 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 13th. This is a boost from Allegion’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.51. This represents a $2.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. Allegion’s payout ratio is presently 27.42%.

Allegion Profile

Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE) is a global provider of security products and solutions focused on ensuring the safety and security of people and property. The company was formed in December 2013 through a corporate spin-off from Ingersoll Rand and is head­quartered in Dublin, Ireland. Allegion’s core mission is to deliver innovative mechanical and electronic access control systems for a wide range of end markets, including commercial buildings, residential properties, institutional facilities, and industrial sites.

The company’s product portfolio spans mechanical locksets, door closers, exit devices, key systems and cylinders, as well as a growing suite of electronic and smart access control offerings.