Acuity Brands Inc (AYI)

Currency in USD
329.76
-9.49(-2.80%)
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329.760.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
327.38338.72
52 wk Range
257.04380.17
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
339.25
Open
334.29
Day's Range
327.38-338.72
52 wk Range
257.04-380.17
Volume
387.09K
Average Volume (3m)
407.93K
1-Year Change
8.438%
Book Value / Share
94.69
Fair Value
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Price Target
398.29
Upside
+20.78%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
5 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Acuity Brands Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
8 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 398.29
(+20.78% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Buy410.00+24.33%400.00MaintainJul 01, 2026
Oppenheimer
Buy465.00+41.01%435.00MaintainJun 26, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Hold358.00+8.56%295.00MaintainJun 26, 2026
Baird
Hold390.00+18.27%315.00MaintainJun 26, 2026
TD Cowen
Buy410.00+24.33%335.00MaintainJun 25, 2026

Acuity Brands Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Acuity Brands Q3 adjusted EPS of $5.31 beat estimates of $5.16; revenue of $1.2B topped forecasts by 1.7%, driving shares up 5.23% premarket.
  • Acuity Intelligent Spaces surged 15% in sales to $304M, offsetting a 2% decline in lighting segment revenue to $905M; gross margin improved to 50.1%.
  • Management said lighting demand is firming with orders improving; Q4 lighting sales expected to rise, though below typical seasonal patterns.
  • Company generated $520M operating cash in nine months, repurchased 766K shares YTD for $230M, raised dividend 18%, and repaid $200M in debt.
  • CEO emphasized Acuity Intelligent Spaces expansion beyond controls into platform technology; remains open to disciplined AIS acquisitions.
Last Updated: 2026-06-25, 08:58 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jun 25, 2026
EPS / Forecast
5.31 / 5.16
Revenue / Forecast
1.2B / 1.18B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 15.06%
Dividend Yield
0.24%
Industry Median 2.09%
Annualized payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.31%
Growth Streak

AYI Income Statement

Compare AYI to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
AYI
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
21.0x28.7x12.4x
PEG Ratio
1.120.240.03
Price/Book
3.5x2.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.2x1.3x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
17.2%21.8%25.0%
Fair Value Upside
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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.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
17.53M58.96%6.21B
Other Institutional Investors
13.40M41.04%4.75B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
30.93M100.00%10.96B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
FMR LLC12.08%3,591,9881,272,390
BlackRock, Inc.10.30%3,062,8781,084,963

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FAQ

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

The Acuity Brands stock price today is 329.76 USD.

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 9.86B USD.

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

The Acuity Brands EPS (TTM) is 15.06.

When Is the Next Acuity Brands Earnings Date?

Acuity Brands will release its next earnings report on Oct 07, 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 Neutral.

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 Jul 08, 2026, Acuity Brands (AYI) is trading at a price of 329.76 USD, with a previous close of 339.25 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 327.38 USD to 338.72 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 257.04 USD to 380.17 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Acuity Brands is 398.29 USD, with a high estimate of 465 USD and a low estimate of 358 USD. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +20.78% Upside potential.

What Is the AYI Premarket Price?

AYI's last pre-market stock price is 332.31 USD. The pre-market share volume is 800.00, and the stock has decreased by -6.94, or -2.05%.
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