Acuity Brands Inc (AYI)

Currency in USD
328.39
+12.43(+3.93%)
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328.00-0.39(-0.12%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
319.04330.76
52 wk Range
216.81380.17
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
315.96
Open
320.47
Day's Range
319.04-330.76
52 wk Range
216.81-380.17
Volume
409.61K
Average Volume (3m)
336.87K
1-Year Change
1.4457%
Book Value / Share
91.87
Fair Value
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Price Target
391.25
Upside
+19.14%
Members' Sentiments
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Acuity Brands Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Acuity Brands Inc Company Profile

Acuity Inc. provides lighting, lighting controls, building management system, and an audio, video, and control platform in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL); and the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS). The ABL segment provides lighting solutions and luminaires with advanced electronics under the Aculux, American Electric Lighting, Cyclone, Dark to Light, eldoLED, Eureka, Fresco, Gotham, Healthcare Lighting, Holophane, Hydrel, IOTA, Juno, Lithonia Lighting, Luminaire LED, Luminis, Mark Architectural Lighting, Nightingale, nLight, Peerless, RELOC Wiring Solutions, and SensorSwitch brand names. This segment serves electrical distributors, consumer retailers, large corporate accounts, and original equipment manufacturer customers. The AIS segment offers Distech Controls intelligent Building Management Systems (BMS), such as products for controlling heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, shades, refrigeration, and building access that prioritize end-user outcomes; Q-SYS, a full-stack audio, video, and control platform, and QSC Audio, an audio technology for live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals. This segment serves retail stores, airports, universities, enterprise campuses, sports venues, themed entertainment, and hospitality sectors through system integrators. It offers its products and solutions under the Atrius, Distech Controls, QSC, and KE2 Therm Solutions brands. Acuity Inc. was formerly known as Acuity Brands, Inc. and changed its name to Acuity Inc. in March 2025. Acuity Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Acuity Brands Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Acuity Brands reported Q1 2026 EPS of $4.69, exceeding forecasts by 2.4%, with revenue meeting expectations at $1.14 billion (up 20% YoY), despite a 4.95% pre-market stock decline.
  • Adjusted operating profit rose 24% to $196 million, with margins improving 50 basis points to 17.2%, driven by strong performance in Acuity Intelligence Spaces segment and the QSC acquisition.
  • CEO Neil Ashe emphasized the company's position as 'the best-performing lighting business in the world,' highlighting cross-sell opportunities as a key growth driver.
  • Management forecasts margin improvements of 50-100 basis points annually, with Q2 expected to follow typical seasonal patterns while exploring both organic and acquisition growth.
  • Despite positive results, market reaction reflects broader economic uncertainties including interest rate fluctuations, inflation concerns, and potential tariff regulation changes.
Last Updated: 2026-01-08, 08:54 a/m
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Metrics to compare
AYI
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
24.4x29.1x12.5x
PEG Ratio
−5.70−0.370.03
Price/Book
3.6x1.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.2x0.6x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
18.0%−2.0%15.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
10 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 391.25
(+19.14% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Buy410.00+24.85%425.00MaintainJan 12, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy385.00+17.24%405.00MaintainJan 09, 2026
Oppenheimer
Buy435.00+32.46%-MaintainJan 09, 2026
William Blair
Buy---MaintainDec 30, 2025
Oppenheimer
Buy435.00+32.46%-MaintainNov 14, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 13.00%
Dividend Yield
0.24%
Industry Median 1.91%
Annualized payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.51%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 08, 2026
EPS / Forecast
4.69 / 4.58
Revenue / Forecast
1.14B / 1.14B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

AYI Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Acuity Brands (AYI) Stock Price Today?

The Acuity Brands stock price today is 328.39

What Stock Exchange Does Acuity Brands Trade On?

Acuity Brands is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Acuity Brands?

The stock symbol for Acuity Brands is "AYI."

Does Acuity Brands Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Acuity Brands dividend yield is 0.24%.

What Is the Acuity Brands Market Cap?

As of today, Acuity Brands market cap is 10.00B.

What Is Acuity Brands's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Acuity Brands EPS (TTM) is 13.00.

When Is the Next Acuity Brands Earnings Date?

Acuity Brands will release its next earnings report on Apr 02, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AYI a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Buy.

How Many Times Has Acuity Brands Stock Split?

Acuity Brands has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Acuity Brands Have?

Acuity Brands has 13800 employees.

What is the current trading status of Acuity Brands (AYI)?

As of Feb 08, 2026, Acuity Brands (AYI) is trading at a price of 328.39, with a previous close of 315.96. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 319.04 to 330.76, while its 52-week range spans from 216.81 to 380.17.

What Is Acuity Brands (AYI) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Acuity Brands is USD391.25, with a high estimate of USD435 and a low estimate of USD342. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +19.14% Upside potential.

What Is the AYI After Hours Price?

AYI's last after hours stock price is 328.00, the stock has decreased by -0.39, or -0.12%.
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