AYI Company Profile and Key Details
NYSE : AYI
Acuity Brands
$336.59
-6.51-1.90%
At Close 4:00 PM60.09
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Stock Price Today
Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) stock declined over -1.90%, trading at $336.59 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $343.10. The stock opened at $341.26, fluctuating between $336.59 and $343.50 in the recent session.
Stock Snapshot
343.1
Prev. Close
10.08B
Market Cap
336.59
Day Low
17.4
P/E Ratio
19.34
EPS (TTM)
16.34
Cash Flow per Share
341.26
Open
29.94M
Number of Shares
343.5
Day High
98.5%
Free Float in %
69.65
Book Value
154.71K
Volume
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SEC Fillings
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Stock Price History Chart
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 341.26 | 343.50 | 336.28 | 336.59 | 154.71K |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 345.20 | 346.85 | 339.99 | 343.10 | 124.02K |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 344.54 | 346.66 | 341.48 | 341.65 | 155.68K |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 348.74 | 351.36 | 343.88 | 348.83 | 210.39K |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 354.89 | 356.30 | 345.48 | 345.59 | 337.31K |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 359.06 | 361.17 | 354.39 | 360.40 | 197.27K |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 359.12 | 361.84 | 353.67 | 358.43 | 224.68K |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 363.30 | 363.94 | 356.13 | 359.77 | 159.6K |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 361.81 | 367.30 | 353.55 | 360.33 | 272.91K |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 354.82 | 363.21 | 354.82 | 357.08 | 199.08K |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 359.96 | 361.89 | 351.37 | 353.40 | 241.3K |
| Aug 07, 2026 | 359.40 | 362.88 | 357.13 | 359.58 | 207.78K |
| Aug 06, 2026 | 357.41 | 363.07 | 354.99 | 357.00 | 350.65K |
| Aug 05, 2026 | 349.37 | 360.47 | 349.37 | 359.08 | 325.02K |
| Aug 04, 2026 | 338.66 | 349.55 | 334.48 | 348.58 | 263.04K |
| Aug 03, 2026 | 329.55 | 337.51 | 327.85 | 334.49 | 341.92K |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 338.44 | 346.11 | 326.81 | 328.39 | 569.05K |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 338.44 | 341.55 | 327.16 | 337.85 | 228.43K |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 340.29 | 341.21 | 329.31 | 333.75 | 312.35K |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 333.41 | 345.42 | 332.61 | 344.18 | 363.47K |
Contact Details
About Company
Acuity Brands, Inc. operates as a global provider of advanced lighting and building management solutions, serving markets both within North America and internationally. The company's operations are divided into two principal segments: Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL), and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG). The ABL division offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial, architectural, and specialized lighting products, alongside control systems and related components, designed for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications. This segment markets its offerings under numerous well-known brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Peerless, Gotham, Mark Architectural Lighting, Winona Lighting, Juno, Indy, Aculux, Healthcare Lighting, Hydrel, American Electric Lighting, Sunoptics, eldoLED, nLight, Sensor Switch, IOTA, A-Light, Cyclone, Eureka, Lumniaire LED, Luminis, Dark to Light, and RELOC Wiring Solutions. Its diverse customer base for lighting products spans electrical distributors, major retail home improvement chains, utility providers, national account clients, online retailers, dedicated lighting showrooms, and energy service firms. In contrast, the ISG segment focuses on sophisticated building management systems and location-aware applications, delivered through its Distech Controls, Atrius, and Rockpile Ventures brands. This includes serving system integrators, as well as end-users such as retail establishments, airports, and large corporate campuses. Established in 2001, Acuity Brands, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Company Information
| Employees | 13800 |
| Beta | 1.29 |
| Sales or Revenue | $4.35B |
| 5Y Sales Change% | 0.672% |
| Fiscal Year Ends | August |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Electrical Equipment & Parts |
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Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) closed at $336.59 USD, losing -$6.51 (-1.90%) from the previous close of $343.10. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $257.04 and $380.17. With a market capitalization of about $10.08 billion, Acuity Brands, Inc. is classified as a large-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~1.29). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 372.10 thousand shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Acuity Brands, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector and the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Led by CEO Neil Ashe, the company employs approximately 13,800 people and listed since December 03, 2001. Acuity Brands, Inc. operates as a global provider of advanced lighting and building management solutions, serving markets both within North America and internationally.
Technical Performance
AYI has shown weak momentum, losing -2.0% over the past week and -13.16% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is down -13.99%. Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 -2.16%, SMA50 -7.3%, SMA200 -5.4%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 41.77 (neutral), while the ATR of 10.4 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -19.11% below its high and over 41.84% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 200.58 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 365.23 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.
Valuation Metrics
Acuity Brands, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 21.93, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 2.2 and a price-to-book ratio of 3.6 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 15.86, also above market averages.
Dividend & Fair Value
Acuity Brands, Inc. last paid a dividend of 0.77 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 0.22%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $220.17. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.
Earnings & Analyst Outlook
Acuity Brands, Inc. generated EPS of $13.00 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 14.86%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 9.59% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $5.31. The next quarter is forecast at $4.09. Next year's EPS is expected at $3.95. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 7 Strong Buy ratings, 1 Buy ratings, 7 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $435.00 to $295.00. The high target offers 29.24% upside. The low target suggests -12.36% downside. The mean target is $375.60. This offers 11.59% upside. Acuity Brands, Inc. earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended June 25, 2026, missed forecasts by 2.71%. The prior quarter beat by 3.24%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 1.08% in April 03, 2025.
Shareholding & Insider Activity
Acuity Brands, Inc. has 29.94 million shares outstanding. The public float is 29.53 million shares, elevated short interest at 5.27% of float. This equals 1.36 million shares. The short ratio is 4.05 days. Institutional investors hold 100.65% of the float. Insiders own 0.42%. REECE RICHARD K holds 126.32 thousand shares, NAGEL VERNON J has 50.00 thousand shares and Black Mark A has 23.21 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net buying. They sold 1.20 thousand shares across 1 transactions.
Financial & Profitability Overview
On valuation metrics, Acuity Brands trades at a P/E of 21.93, P/S of 2.20 and P/B of 3.60. The current ratio is 2.05 and quick ratio is 1.47. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 5.09 and cash conversion cycle is 63.16 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.28, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.90.
Quarterly Financial Highlights
The company ended the quarter with $422.50M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $1.00B, and net debt of $581.90M. Total assets were $4.76B, with equity of $2.72B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $601.40M, free cash flow of $533.00M, and capital expenditures of - $68.40M.
Price Forecast & Outlook
Our AI price prediction model suggests that Acuity Brands, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 5.64%, with price expected at $355.57 by September 04, 2026, within a range of $346.18 to $365.19 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 48.61%, reaching $500.21 by November 19, 2026, with a range of $475.12 to $528.13. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 20.57%, with price at $405.84 by August 20, 2027, within a range of $394.05 to $419.54.
Key Takeaways
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) shares are down -13.99% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Acuity Brands, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 21.93. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Overweight territory and a mean price target of $280.64, suggesting -16.62% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (5.64% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (48.61% over three months), and a longer-term gain (20.57% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) stock price?
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) stock price is $336.59 in the last trading session. During the trading session, AYI stock reached the peak price of $343.50 while $336.59 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in AYI stock occurred in the recent session was -1.9% while the dollar amount for the price change in AYI stock was - $6.51.
AYI's industry and sector of operation?
The NYSE listed AYI is part of Electrical Equipment & Parts industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector. Acuity Brands, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of AYI?
Ms. Karen J. Holcom
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Barry R. Goldman
Senior Vice President & Gen. Counsel
Ms. Dianne S. Mills
Senior Vice President & Chief HR Officer
Ms. Charlotte McLaughlin
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Trevor S. Palmer
Pres of Acuity Brands Lighting & Controls
Mr. Tyler H. Moon
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Pete Shannin
Vice President of Corporation Devel.
Mr. Philippe Brzusczak
Senior Vice President of Corporation Devel. & Strategy
Ms. Candace Steele Flippin
Senior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer
Mr. C. Dan Smith Jr.
Senior Vice President & Treasurer
Mr. Laurent J. Vernerey
Strategic Bus. Devel. Executive
Mr. Neil M. Ashe
Chairman, Pres & Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Barry R. Goldman
Senior Vice President & Gen. Counsel
Ms. Dianne S. Mills
Senior Vice President & Chief HR Officer
Ms. Charlotte McLaughlin
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Trevor S. Palmer
Pres of Acuity Brands Lighting & Controls
Mr. Tyler H. Moon
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Pete Shannin
Vice President of Corporation Devel.
Mr. Philippe Brzusczak
Senior Vice President of Corporation Devel. & Strategy
Ms. Candace Steele Flippin
Senior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer
Mr. C. Dan Smith Jr.
Senior Vice President & Treasurer
Mr. Laurent J. Vernerey
Strategic Bus. Devel. Executive
Mr. Neil M. Ashe
Chairman, Pres & Chief Executive Officer
How AYI did perform over past 52-week?
AYI's closing price is 30.95% higher than its 52-week low of $257.04 where as its distance from 52-week high of $380.17 is -11.46%.
How many employees does AYI have?
Number of AYI employees currently stands at 13,800.
Link for AYI official website?
Official Website of AYI is: https://www.acuityinc.com
How do I contact AYI?
AYI could be contacted at phone 404 853 1400 and can also be accessed through its website. AYI operates from 1170 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, United States.
How many shares of AYI are traded daily?
AYI stock volume for the day was 154.71K shares. The average number of AYI shares traded daily for last 3 months was 372.1K.
What is the market cap of AYI currently?
The market value of AYI currently stands at $10.08B with its latest stock price at $336.59 and 29.94M of its shares outstanding.
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