Allegion (NYSE:ALLE) Director Acquires $299,220.00 in Stock

Allegion PLC (NYSE:ALLE) Director Sue Main bought 2,000 shares of the 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 purchase, the director owned 2,000 shares in the company, valued at $299,220. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

Allegion Price Performance

Shares of ALLE stock opened at $145.39 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $163.49 and its 200 day moving average is $166.68. The company has a quick ratio of 1.16, a current ratio of 1.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. The stock has a market cap of $12.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.54, a PEG ratio of 3.14 and a beta of 1.03. Allegion PLC has a twelve month low of $116.57 and a twelve month high of $183.11.

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

Allegion Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors 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 an increase from Allegion’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.51. This represents a $2.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. Allegion’s payout ratio is presently 29.57%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

Key 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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Allegion

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Westside Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in Allegion by 100.0% in the 3rd quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 140 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Allegion by 255.6% in the 4th quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. now owns 160 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares in the last quarter. First Horizon Corp bought a new stake in shares of Allegion in the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its stake in shares of Allegion by 120.9% in the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 148 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 81 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new position in shares of Allegion during the third quarter valued at $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.21% of the company’s stock.

Allegion Company 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.