Company Overview - Allegion plc (ALLE) is valued at a market cap of $13.9 billion and is a global provider of security and access solutions, designing and manufacturing mechanical and electronic locks, door hardware, and access control systems for various markets [1] - The company is headquartered in Dublin and operates in over 130 countries, with major operations in the U.S., supported by well-known brands such as Schlage, Von Duprin, and CISA [1] Earnings Expectations - Allegion is expected to announce its fiscal Q4 earnings for 2025 soon, with analysts predicting a profit of $2.01 per share, which represents an 8.1% increase from $1.86 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For FY2025, analysts forecast Allegion to report a profit of $8.21 per share, up 9% from $7.53 per share in fiscal 2024, with further growth expected to $8.78 in fiscal 2026, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 6.9% [3] Stock Performance - Allegion's stock has rallied 24.9% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's 16.7% increase and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's 22.5% return during the same period [4] - Despite the positive price momentum, shares declined by 2.4% on December 16 after Wells Fargo cut its price target to $175 from $185 while maintaining an "Equal-Weight" rating, indicating a more cautious outlook [5] Analyst Ratings - Wall Street analysts have a moderately optimistic view on ALLE's stock, with an overall "Moderate Buy" rating; among 12 analysts, three recommend "Strong Buy" and nine suggest "Hold" [6] - The mean price target for ALLE is $182.70, indicating an 11.7% premium from current price levels [6]