Aquatic Capital Management LLC Reduces Stock Holdings in Allegion PLC $ALLE

Aquatic Capital Management LLC reduced its position in shares of Allegion PLC (NYSE:ALLE) by 16.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 42,854 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after selling 8,387 shares during the period. Aquatic Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Allegion were worth $7,600,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Westside Investment Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Allegion by 100.0% during the 3rd quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 140 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 70 shares during the period. First Horizon Corp purchased a new position in Allegion in the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its stake in Allegion by 120.9% during the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 148 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 81 shares during the last quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp purchased a new stake in Allegion in the third quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in shares of Allegion in the 2nd quarter valued at $33,000. 92.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Allegion Trading Down 0.3%

Shares of NYSE ALLE opened at $145.39 on Monday. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $12.52 billion, a PE 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. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $163.49 and a 200-day simple moving average of $166.64.

Allegion (NYSE:ALLE) last posted its 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 firm had revenue of $1.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 period in the previous year, the company posted $1.86 EPS. Allegion has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.700-8.900 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Allegion PLC will post 7.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Allegion Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be paid a $0.55 dividend. The ex-dividend date 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 dividend yield of 1.5%. Allegion’s payout ratio is 29.57%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Allegion

In related news, Director Sue Main bought 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 11th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $149.61 per share, with a total value of $299,220.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 2,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $299,220. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Steven Mizell sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $161.51, for a total value 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 position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Barclays cut their price objective on 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 research report on Tuesday, December 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of Allegion from $190.00 to $180.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Allegion in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $175.00.

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

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.