Allegion PLC (NYSE:ALLE) Receives Average Recommendation of “Hold” from Brokerages

Allegion PLC (NYSE:ALLE) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the ten ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have assigned a buy recommendation to 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.

Several brokerages have recently commented on ALLE. Wells Fargo & Company restated a “positive” rating on shares of Allegion in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Allegion in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of Allegion from $180.00 to $176.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on Allegion from $190.00 to $180.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th.

Insider Activity at Allegion

In other news, Director Sue Main purchased 2,000 shares of Allegion stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 11th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $149.61 per share, for a total transaction of $299,220.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 2,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $299,220. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Steven Mizell sold 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $161.51, for a total value of $161,510.00. Following the sale, the director owned 4,915 shares in the company, valued at approximately $793,821.65. This trade represents a 16.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Allegion

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Westside Investment Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Allegion by 100.0% during the third 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. raised its holdings in Allegion by 255.6% during 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 during the last quarter. First Horizon Corp bought a new position in Allegion during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its position in shares of Allegion by 120.9% in the 3rd 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 period. Finally, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new stake in shares of Allegion in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Institutional investors own 92.21% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Allegion

Here are the key news stories impacting Allegion this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Director Sue Main bought 2,000 shares (~$149.61 each), a direct insider purchase that can be interpreted as management confidence in the business. SEC Form 4
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research issued a series of upward revisions to Allegion’s medium- to long‑term outlook (multiple quarter raises and FY2026, FY2027 and FY2028 increases — FY2026 to ~$8.71, FY2027 to ~$9.00, FY2028 to ~$9.95). These lifts suggest analysts see stronger underlying earnings power beyond the near term.
• Positive Sentiment: Allegion’s CFO will present at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference (Mar 18), giving management a forum to outline strategy and interact with institutional investors. Allegion to Attend 2026 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference
• Positive Sentiment: Allegion was featured in a Forbes piece highlighting companies growing dividends, which may attract income-focused investors. 2 Stocks Using Market Chaos To Grow Their Dividends
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed some near-term estimates — notably Q4 2026 EPS to $2.19 (from $2.23) and reduced Q1 2026 — indicating modest near-term pressure on results that can weigh on sentiment.
• Negative Sentiment: MSN ran a negative-themed piece (“3 reasons to sell ALLE…”) which can amplify short-term selling pressure from retail investors. 3 reasons to sell ALLE and 1 stock to buy instead

Allegion Stock Down 0.6%

NYSE ALLE opened at $145.77 on Friday. 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 $12.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.59, a PEG ratio of 3.17 and a beta of 1.03. The company has a 50 day moving average of $163.80 and a 200-day moving average of $166.89. Allegion has a 1-year low of $116.57 and a 1-year high of $183.11.

Allegion (NYSE:ALLE) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 17th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.94 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates 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 return on equity of 38.06% and a net margin of 15.83%.Allegion’s revenue was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.86 EPS. Allegion has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.700-8.900 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Allegion will post 7.77 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Allegion Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.55 per share. This is an increase from Allegion’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.51. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 13th. 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 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.