Allegion(US:ALLE) ZACKSยท2025-07-24 15:21Core Insights - Allegion plc's second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $2.04, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2, marking a 4.1% year-over-year increase [1][8] - The company's revenues reached $1.02 billion, reflecting a 5.8% year-over-year growth, driven by strong performance in the non-residential business in the Americas [2][8] Revenue Details - Allegion's organic revenues increased by 3.2%, with acquired assets contributing 1.9% and foreign currency effects adding 0.7% [2] - Revenues from Allegion Americas rose 6.6% year over year to $821.5 million, accounting for 80.4% of total revenues, surpassing estimates [2] - Allegion International revenues were $200.5 million, up 2.9% year over year, but organic revenues declined by 2.2% [3] Margin Profile - Cost of revenues increased by 3.4% year over year to $555.5 million, while gross profit rose 8.9% to $466.5 million, resulting in a gross margin increase of 120 basis points to 45.6% [4] - Selling and administrative expenses increased by 12.5% to $246.8 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $258.1 million, reflecting a 5.9% year-over-year increase [4][5] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - At the end of Q2 2025, Allegion had cash and cash equivalents of $656.8 million, up from $503.8 million at the end of 2024, while long-term debt increased to $2.04 billion [6] - In the first half of 2025, net cash generated from operating activities was $314.2 million, a 40.2% increase year over year, with available cash flow at $275.4 million [7] 2025 Outlook - Allegion raised its 2025 revenue growth forecast to 6.5-7.5%, up from the previous 1-3% estimate, and adjusted EPS outlook to $8.00-$8.15 from $7.65-$7.85 [10] - The company expects organic revenue growth to be in the range of 3.5-4.5%, compared to the earlier expectation of 1.5-3.5% [10][11] Shareholder Returns - Allegion repurchased shares worth $80.0 million and paid dividends totaling $87.8 million, reflecting a 4.8% year-over-year increase [9]