The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) have been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the nineteen ratings firms that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, seven have issued a hold recommendation, eight have assigned a buy recommendation and three have given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $236.9286.

A number of research analysts have issued reports on ALL shares. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on Allstate from $235.00 to $244.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Mizuho initiated coverage on shares of Allstate in a report on Monday, December 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $254.00 price objective for the company. Zacks Research lowered Allstate from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “equal weight” rating and issued a $215.00 price objective (down from $245.00) on shares of Allstate in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Roth Capital lifted their price target on shares of Allstate from $230.00 to $240.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th.

More Allstate News

Here are the key news stories impacting Allstate this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bullish analyst/investor note highlights attractive valuation, recent dividend increase and a $1.5B buyback that support upside and income for shareholders — this can underpin the stock despite recent weakness. Allstate: Recent Underperformance Has Created A Buying Opportunity
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its Q4 2026 EPS forecast (to $7.21), a signal that some near-term quarterly outlooks are improving and could provide a modest positive offset to other cuts.
• Neutral Sentiment: Allstate-sponsored/promotional items (Allstate Sugar Bowl anthem and winter driving safety report) are PR positives for brand awareness but unlikely to move fundamentals materially. Irma Thomas to sing national anthem at 2026 Allstate Sugar Bowl Allstate Sugar Bowl announces Irma Thomas will perform national anthem
• Neutral Sentiment: Allstate’s consumer-facing winter driver report offers helpful safety guidance and modest reputational benefit, but it is not a driver of near-term earnings. Allstate’s winter driver report: Tips to stay safe during holiday travel
• Neutral Sentiment: Local community coverage (CTA holiday train story) is unrelated to company fundamentals and should have no material impact on the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple small downward revisions from Zacks to near-term and medium-term EPS estimates (Q1–Q3 2026, Q2/Q4 2026 movements, FY2026/FY2027 and FY2025 trims). While each cut is modest, the breadth of revisions increases short-term uncertainty around earnings momentum and likely pressured sentiment. (No direct link provided for Zacks notes.)
• Negative Sentiment: Local/regulatory and PR risk from planned homeowners insurance rate hikes in Illinois — media coverage and editorials highlight consumer and political backlash that could complicate rate approvals and reputation in a key market. These headlines can weigh on sentiment until the regulatory path and public response are clearer. Allstate plans to hike Illinois homeowners insurance rates Editorial: Another steep homeowners insurance rate hike from Allstate. How should Springfield react?

Allstate Trading Down 0.3%

Allstate stock opened at $208.96 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $203.73 and a 200 day moving average price of $202.43. The company has a market capitalization of $54.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 0.25. Allstate has a 52 week low of $176.00 and a 52 week high of $215.89. The company has a quick ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 0.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32.

Allstate (NYSE:ALL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 5th. The insurance provider reported $11.17 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.48 by $5.69. The business had revenue of $17.26 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.59 billion. Allstate had a net margin of 12.53% and a return on equity of 35.42%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.91 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Allstate will post 18.74 EPS for the current year.

Allstate Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 2nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 1st will be paid a dividend of $1.00 per share. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 1st. Allstate’s payout ratio is 12.95%.

Insider Activity at Allstate

In other Allstate news, insider Suren Gupta sold 3,786 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.13, for a total value of $814,482.18. Following the transaction, the insider owned 100,646 shares in the company, valued at approximately $21,651,973.98. This trade represents a 3.63% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders sold 28,807 shares of company stock worth $6,198,726 in the last three months. 1.70% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Arlington Trust Co LLC lifted its position in Allstate by 261.8% in the second quarter. Arlington Trust Co LLC now owns 123 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. raised its position in Allstate by 79.7% in the third quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 124 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Allstate by 112.3% during the third quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 138 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 73 shares during the period. Clearstead Trust LLC grew its stake in shares of Allstate by 3,800.0% in the second quarter. Clearstead Trust LLC now owns 156 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 152 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Palisade Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Allstate during the 3rd quarter worth about $31,000. 76.47% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Allstate Company Profile

Allstate Corporation is a publicly traded insurance company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, and is one of the largest personal lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. Founded in 1931 as a subsidiary of Sears, Roebuck and Co, Allstate has grown into a diversified insurer that serves millions of consumers and businesses through a mix of distribution channels and product offerings.

The company underwrites a broad range of insurance products, with primary emphasis on auto and homeowners coverage.