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

Aquatic Capital Management LLC lessened its holdings in Allegion PLC (NYSE:ALLE) by 16.4% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 42,854 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after selling 8,387 shares during the quarter. Aquatic Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Allegion were worth $7,600,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of ALLE. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB boosted its position in shares of Allegion by 16.5% during the 3rd quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 424 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $75,000 after acquiring an additional 60 shares in the last quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC raised its position in shares of Allegion by 2.7% during the 3rd quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,308 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $380,000 after acquiring an additional 60 shares in the last quarter. HM Payson & Co. lifted its stake in Allegion by 2.4% during the third quarter. HM Payson & Co. now owns 2,644 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $469,000 after purchasing an additional 63 shares during the last quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. lifted its stake in Allegion by 4.5% during the third quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 1,529 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $271,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Rovin Capital UT ADV boosted its holdings in Allegion by 1.6% in the third quarter. Rovin Capital UT ADV now owns 4,207 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock valued at $746,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. 92.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated a “positive” rating on shares of Allegion in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Allegion in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays dropped their target price on shares of Allegion from $180.00 to $176.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of Allegion from $190.00 to $180.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $175.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at Allegion

In other Allegion news, Director Sue Main purchased 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 11th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $149.61 per share, for a total transaction of $299,220.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 2,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $299,220. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible 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 stock was sold at an average price of $161.51, for a total transaction of $161,510.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 4,915 shares in the company, valued at $793,821.65. The trade was 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 owned by corporate insiders.

Key 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 Trading Down 0.3%

NYSE:ALLE opened at $145.39 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $12.52 billion, a PE ratio of 19.54, a P/E/G ratio of 3.14 and a beta of 1.03. Allegion PLC has a 52-week low of $116.57 and a 52-week high of $183.11. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $163.49 and its 200 day moving average price is $166.64. The company has a quick ratio of 1.16, a current ratio of 1.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96.

Allegion (NYSE:ALLE) last issued its quarterly earnings data 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 firm had revenue of $1.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.04 billion. Allegion had a net margin of 15.83% and a return on equity of 38.06%. Allegion’s quarterly revenue was up 9.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.86 EPS. Allegion has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.700-8.900 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Allegion PLC will post 7.77 EPS for the current year.

Allegion Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th will be given a $0.55 dividend. This is a positive change 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 yield of 1.5%. Allegion’s payout ratio is currently 29.57%.

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.