iSAM Funds UK Ltd Invests $3.72 Million in Allegion PLC $ALLE

iSAM Funds UK Ltd acquired a new stake in Allegion PLC (NYSE:ALLE) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 20,982 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,721,000. Allegion makes up approximately 0.8% of iSAM Funds UK Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 24th largest holding.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of ALLE. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Allegion during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $2,838,000. Burney Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Allegion in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $9,297,000. Fusion Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Allegion in the third quarter valued at $4,406,000. Berkshire Hathaway Inc bought a new position in shares of Allegion in the second quarter valued at $112,433,000. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA increased its holdings in Allegion by 5.1% during the third quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 2,356,869 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock worth $417,991,000 after buying an additional 113,821 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.21% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity 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 shares were acquired at an average cost of $149.61 per share, for a total transaction of $299,220.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 2,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $299,220. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing 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 dated 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 approximately $793,821.65. This represents a 16.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Allegion News Summary

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have issued reports on ALLE. 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. Wells Fargo & Company restated a “positive” rating on shares of Allegion in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. 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 report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Allegion in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $175.00.

Allegion Trading Down 0.3%

Shares of Allegion stock opened at $145.39 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 1.84 and a quick ratio of 1.16. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $163.49 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $166.72. Allegion PLC has a 1 year low of $116.57 and a 1 year high of $183.11. The company has a market capitalization of $12.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.54, a P/E/G ratio of 3.15 and a beta of 1.03.

Allegion (NYSE:ALLE) last announced its quarterly earnings results 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.04 billion. Allegion had a net margin of 15.83% and a return on equity of 38.06%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.86 EPS. Allegion has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.700-8.900 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Allegion PLC will post 7.77 EPS for the current year.

Allegion Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.55 per share. This represents a $2.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. This is an increase from Allegion’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.51. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 13th. Allegion’s dividend payout ratio is 27.42%.

About Allegion

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.