Barclays Cuts Allegion (NYSE:ALLE) Price Target to $165.00
by Doug Wharley · The Cerbat GemAllegion (NYSE:ALLE – Free Report) had its price objective reduced by Barclays from $176.00 to $165.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. Barclays currently has an equal weight rating on the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock.
A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Allegion in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Allegion from $190.00 to $180.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Allegion from $175.00 to $155.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $171.13.
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Allegion Stock Up 0.1%
Shares of NYSE ALLE opened at $141.16 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.97, a P/E/G ratio of 3.05 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $157.76 and a 200-day moving average price of $163.87. Allegion has a 1 year low of $116.57 and a 1 year high of $183.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 1.84 and a quick ratio of 1.16.
Allegion (NYSE:ALLE – Get Free Report) last posted its 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). The business had revenue of $1.03 billion during 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%.The company’s revenue was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.86 EPS. Allegion has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.700-8.900 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Allegion will post 7.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Allegion Increases Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th were given a $0.55 dividend. This represents a $2.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.6%. This is a positive change from Allegion’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.51. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 13th. Allegion’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.57%.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, Director Sue Main purchased 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 11th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $149.61 per share, with a total value of $299,220.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 2,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $299,220. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Steven Mizell sold 1,000 shares of the firm’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 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 position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Allegion
Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Hsbc Holdings PLC increased its holdings in shares of Allegion by 2.9% in the fourth quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 34,469 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $5,527,000 after buying an additional 956 shares during the period. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. increased its stake in shares of Allegion by 16.3% in the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 19,372 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $3,085,000 after buying an additional 2,717 shares during the period. PEAK6 LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Allegion during the fourth quarter worth about $366,000. Corient Private Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Allegion by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 7,413 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $1,180,000 after purchasing an additional 170 shares during the period. Finally, Compound Planning Inc. grew its stake in shares of Allegion by 11.5% in the fourth quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 2,515 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $400,000 after purchasing an additional 259 shares during the last quarter. 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.