Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 5,875 shares of the insurance provider’s stock, valued at approximately $1,398,000.
Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. State Street Corp grew its stake in Allstate by 3.7% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 12,297,551 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $2,571,600,000 after purchasing an additional 438,034 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its position in shares of Allstate by 8.1% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 7,913,320 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $1,640,748,000 after buying an additional 596,321 shares during the last quarter. GQG Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Allstate by 36.0% during the fourth quarter. GQG Partners LLC now owns 5,488,560 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $1,142,449,000 after buying an additional 1,452,993 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Allstate by 29.2% in the 4th quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 5,007,549 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $1,042,321,000 after buying an additional 1,131,172 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Boston Partners boosted its holdings in shares of Allstate by 14.9% in the 3rd quarter. Boston Partners now owns 3,050,780 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $654,652,000 after buying an additional 395,195 shares in the last quarter. 76.47% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Insider Transactions at Allstate
In related news, insider Mark Q. Prindiville sold 1,550 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $216.27, for a total value of $335,218.50. Following the sale, the insider owned 27,558 shares in the company, valued at $5,959,968.66. This represents a 5.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider John E. Dugenske sold 32,996 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $269.33, for a total transaction of $8,886,812.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 13,054 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,515,833.82. This trade represents a 71.65% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 92,996 shares of company stock worth $24,543,894. 1.55% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Allstate Price Performance
Allstate (NYSE:ALL – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The insurance provider reported $8.99 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.06 by $2.93. The company had revenue of $15.43 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.46 billion. Allstate had a return on equity of 41.64% and a net margin of 18.97%.The firm’s revenue was up 11.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $5.94 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that The Allstate Corporation will post 33.92 earnings per share for the current year.
Allstate Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Investors of record on Monday, August 31st will be issued a dividend of $1.08 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 31st. This represents a $4.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. Allstate’s payout ratio is 8.63%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research analysts recently commented on ALL shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Allstate from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Citigroup downgraded shares of Allstate from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating and raised their target price for the company from $226.00 to $240.00 in a research note on Tuesday. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $280.00 price target on shares of Allstate in a report on Friday, August 7th. Wells Fargo & Company downgraded Allstate from an “equal weight” rating to an “underweight” rating and upped their price target for the stock from $243.00 to $250.00 in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Allstate from $282.00 to $292.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $265.53.
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More Allstate News
Here are the key news stories impacting Allstate this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst earnings estimates were raised. Dowling & Partners increased its FY2026 EPS estimate for Allstate to $35.50 from $30.50, reinforcing expectations for continued profitability. FY2026 EPS estimates article
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan reportedly expects further upside. The analyst maintained an overweight rating and raised its price target to $292 from $282, supporting the bullish case following Allstate’s recent earnings beat. JPMorgan analyst article
- Positive Sentiment: Allstate is investing in quantum computing. CEO Tom Wilson said the insurer plans to expand its current 10-person quantum team so it can build expertise and potentially gain a competitive advantage as the technology matures. The investment is strategically positive, although financial benefits are likely long term. Allstate quantum computing article
- Positive Sentiment: Claims operations are receiving additional investment. Allstate opened a 33,000-square-foot training campus in Dallas for its 23,000 claims professionals. Improved claims accuracy and customer service could support retention and operating efficiency. Allstate Claims University announcement
- Neutral Sentiment: Recent earnings remain a major backdrop. Allstate’s latest quarter produced $8.99 in EPS versus the $6.06 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 11.8% year over year to $15.43 billion. However, the stock is trading near its 52-week high, increasing sensitivity to any signs that profitability may moderate.
- Negative Sentiment: Insiders sold substantial holdings. COO Mario Rizzo sold 56,225 shares for approximately $14.9 million, reducing his direct position by 40.6%. Separate reports also disclosed a sizable sale by John Dugenske, potentially weighing on investor sentiment. Allstate insider sales article
- Negative Sentiment: Allstate lost an Ontario coverage challenge. Definity prevailed in court over Allstate’s excluded-driver coverage position, creating a potential legal and claims-related concern in the Canadian market. Ontario court coverage challenge article
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns remain. One analysis argues Allstate’s share price assumes a 94.1% combined ratio that the company has never sustained, raising questions about whether its recent operating returns can persist.
Allstate Company Profile
Allstate Corporation is a publicly traded insurance company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, and is one of the largest personal lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. Founded in 1931 as a subsidiary of Sears, Roebuck and Co, Allstate has grown into a diversified insurer that serves millions of consumers and businesses through a mix of distribution channels and product offerings.
The company underwrites a broad range of insurance products, with primary emphasis on auto and homeowners coverage.
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