Analysts Set Allegion PLC (NYSE:ALLE) PT at $175.00

Allegion PLC (NYSE:ALLE) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the ten brokerages that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $175.00.

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Allegion in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed a “positive” rating on shares of Allegion in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on Allegion from $190.00 to $180.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, Barclays reduced their price target on Allegion from $180.00 to $176.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, February 23rd.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Sue Main purchased 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 11th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $149.61 per share, for a total transaction of $299,220.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 2,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $299,220. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, 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 sale, the director directly owned 4,915 shares in the company, valued at $793,821.65. This represents a 16.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.23% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Allegion

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Boston Partners lifted its stake in Allegion by 1.0% during the third quarter. Boston Partners now owns 4,746,454 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $842,026,000 after purchasing an additional 48,199 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its stake in Allegion by 6.6% during the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 4,232,208 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $750,584,000 after purchasing an additional 260,973 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Allegion by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 2,693,831 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $427,521,000 after purchasing an additional 13,880 shares during the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA raised its holdings in shares of Allegion by 10.0% during the fourth quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 2,593,117 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $412,876,000 after purchasing an additional 236,248 shares during the period. Finally, Invesco Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Allegion by 12.7% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,402,682 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $223,335,000 after purchasing an additional 157,724 shares during the period. 92.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Allegion

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

Allegion Trading Down 0.3%

NYSE ALLE opened at $145.39 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $12.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.54, a PEG ratio of 3.14 and a beta of 1.03. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $163.49 and its 200-day simple moving average is $166.64. The company has a current ratio of 1.84, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. Allegion has a 52 week low of $116.57 and a 52 week high of $183.11.

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

Allegion Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.55 per share. This is an increase from Allegion’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.51. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 13th. This represents a $2.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.5%. Allegion’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.57%.

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.