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Acuity Brands

AYI

Attention (50-day avg)0%

Attention rank (50-day avg)#1,419

Bullish sentiment (50-day avg)0%

Price to earnings ratio20.2

Market capitalization9.2B

Earnings per share15

Dividend yield (TTM)0.26%

Revenue (annual)4.3B

Net income (annual)396.6M

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Jun 25

Acuity Brands (AYI) reported strong Q3 FY2026 earnings with a 2% YoY increase in net sales to $1.2 billion and a 46.08% YoY increase in GAAP EPS to $4.66.
The company's revenue and EPS both beat estimates, with revenue reaching $1.198B and EPS coming in at $5.31, up from estimates of $1.177B and $5.17, respectively.
AYI's stock price surged by 20% following the earnings report, reaching $359 from a pre-earnings close of $298.69.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about AYI that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	—	—	99.96% +11.65
Bearish	—	—	—	0.04% -11.65

Bullish· Apr 5

Acuity Brands, Inc. ($AYI) reported strong 2Q earnings, with revenue and EPS surpassing expectations, driven by price increases and productivity improvements that offset higher material and freight costs.
The company's ability to offset cost inflation has been highlighted as a key factor in its success, with a Current Ratio of 2.30 indicating strong liquidity to meet short-term obligations.
Analysts are optimistic about $AYI's prospects, with one beating the Wall Street Consensus and the company's revenue per share and EPS increasing by 20% and 23% YoY, respectively.

Bearish· Jan 9

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) reported weaker than expected demand, with management's language shifting from "cautiously optimistic" to "somewhat cautious" in its July 10-Q.
AYI's Q1 earnings missed estimates, with a reported EPS of $2.13 and revenue of $834.70M, missing the Estimize EPS Consensus by 8c and the Estimize Revenue Consensus by $42.63M.
AYI's share price decreased by 12.5% following the earnings release, with some analysts calling for the stock to drop further to $125.

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Topics

Of the messages about AYI that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Macro	—	50%	50%	49.16%
Announcements	—	0%	0%	0.95%
Earnings	—	50%	50%	1.82%
Analysts	—	0%	0%	48.04%
Controversies	—	0%	0%	0%
Technical Analysis	—	0%	0%	0.03%

Earnings· Jan 8

Acuity Brands, Inc. ($AYI) reported Q1 2026 earnings with revenue of $1.1B and adjusted EPS of $4.69, beating expectations.
The company's transformation into an industrial technology company is showing in its numbers, with revenue surging 20% to $1.14B in Q1.
Acuity's Q1 results benefited from elevated backlog driven by accelerated orders ahead of price increases, but investors may be waiting for clearer organic momentum.

Analysts· Oct 7

Acuity Brands' price target was raised by Cowen to $223, by Oppenheimer to $225, by Credit Suisse to $225, and by Robert W. Baird to $235.
Analysts maintain an outperform rating for Acuity Brands, with Cowen's Jeffrey Osborne and Oppenheimer's Christopher Glynn raising their price targets.
Credit Suisse analyst John Walsh maintains an outperform rating for Acuity Brands and raises the price target from $209 to $225.

Announcements· Jan 8

Acuity Brands' Q1 2026 revenue surged 20% to $1.14B, driven by M&A growth, while core lighting held steady.
The company beat EPS estimates by 2.2% in Q1 2026, with a non-GAAP EPS of $4.69, signaling operational strength in intelligent lighting solutions.
Acuity's Q1 sales growth was attributed to acquisition-driven gains, which may mask stagnation in the core lighting business, awaiting clearer organic momentum.

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Community

Of the messages about AYI, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	100%	80.36%	80.36%	10.24%
Newcomers	0%	19.64%	19.64%	89.76%

Regulars· Jan 8

Acuity Brands, Inc. ($AYI) reported Q1 2023 results, with adjusted EPS of $4.69, exceeding estimates by $0.10, and revenue of $1.1B, exceeding estimates by $5.1M.
Despite the positive earnings, there are concerns among investors about the sustainability of growth, with some suggesting it may be driven by pull-forward demand rather than a true recovery in the lighting market.
The company's CEO commented on the potential impact of the SCOTUS decision on tariffs, stating that they expect the administration to find a workaround even if the decision goes against them.

Newcomers· Jun 7

Many users are questioning whether it's wise to have 36 positions across their retirement accounts, with Acuity Brands being one of the few stocks mentioned by name.
Some newcomers are comparing Acuity Brands to a 3.0% return, suggesting they're considering it as a viable investment option.
Users are debating the implications of having a significant portion of their retirement funds invested in a single stock, with some specifically mentioning Acuity Brands.

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Acuity Inc. (NYSE:AYI) is the largest lighting company in the U.S., best known for the fixtures that light offices, stores, and warehouses. William Blair downgraded the stock to Market Perform on September 28, and the shares fell about 4% to $305.97, roughly 19% below their 52-week high. The analyst cited broader non-residential construction slowdowns driven […]

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Acuity Brands (AYI) Q3 Earnings: What To Expect

Intelligent lighting and space solutions provider Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) will be announcing earnings results this Thursday before market hours. Here’s what to look for.

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Acuity Brands Inc

Industrials
Electrical Equipment & Parts

Acuity Inc. is an industrial technology company that develops lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and integrated audio, video, and control platforms. Its products and services support commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential environments, with a strong focus on making buildings and spaces more intelligent, efficient, and responsive. The company operates through two business segments: Acuity Brands Lighting, which covers sustainable and intelligent lighting solutions, and Acuity Intelligent Spaces, which brings together technologies for smart buildings and connected environments. Acuity Inc. serves customers across North America and selected international markets through a portfolio of well-known brands used in architectural, specialty, and controls applications. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Acuity Inc. plays a significant role in the market for modern lighting and building technologies.

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Location

1170 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA, 30309

United States

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What share of all stock conversation is about AYI?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% -0.02	0.01% new	0% +0	0% +0

Jun 25

Acuity Brands (AYI) reported strong Q3 FY2026 earnings with a 2% YoY increase in net sales to $1.2 billion and a 46.08% YoY increase in GAAP EPS to $4.66.
The company's revenue and EPS both beat estimates, with revenue reaching $1.198B and EPS coming in at $5.31, up from estimates of $1.177B and $5.17, respectively.
AYI's stock price surged by 20% following the earnings report, reaching $359 from a pre-earnings close of $298.69.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about AYI that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	—	—	99.96% +11.65
Bearish	—	—	—	0.04% -11.65

Bullish· Apr 5

Acuity Brands, Inc. ($AYI) reported strong 2Q earnings, with revenue and EPS surpassing expectations, driven by price increases and productivity improvements that offset higher material and freight costs.
The company's ability to offset cost inflation has been highlighted as a key factor in its success, with a Current Ratio of 2.30 indicating strong liquidity to meet short-term obligations.
Analysts are optimistic about $AYI's prospects, with one beating the Wall Street Consensus and the company's revenue per share and EPS increasing by 20% and 23% YoY, respectively.

Bearish· Jan 9

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) reported weaker than expected demand, with management's language shifting from "cautiously optimistic" to "somewhat cautious" in its July 10-Q.
AYI's Q1 earnings missed estimates, with a reported EPS of $2.13 and revenue of $834.70M, missing the Estimize EPS Consensus by 8c and the Estimize Revenue Consensus by $42.63M.
AYI's share price decreased by 12.5% following the earnings release, with some analysts calling for the stock to drop further to $125.

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Topics

Of the messages about AYI that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Macro	—	50%	50%	49.16%
Announcements	—	0%	0%	0.95%
Earnings	—	50%	50%	1.82%
Analysts	—	0%	0%	48.04%
Controversies	—	0%	0%	0%
Technical Analysis	—	0%	0%	0.03%

Earnings· Jan 8

Acuity Brands, Inc. ($AYI) reported Q1 2026 earnings with revenue of $1.1B and adjusted EPS of $4.69, beating expectations.
The company's transformation into an industrial technology company is showing in its numbers, with revenue surging 20% to $1.14B in Q1.
Acuity's Q1 results benefited from elevated backlog driven by accelerated orders ahead of price increases, but investors may be waiting for clearer organic momentum.

Analysts· Oct 7

Acuity Brands' price target was raised by Cowen to $223, by Oppenheimer to $225, by Credit Suisse to $225, and by Robert W. Baird to $235.
Analysts maintain an outperform rating for Acuity Brands, with Cowen's Jeffrey Osborne and Oppenheimer's Christopher Glynn raising their price targets.
Credit Suisse analyst John Walsh maintains an outperform rating for Acuity Brands and raises the price target from $209 to $225.

Announcements· Jan 8

Acuity Brands' Q1 2026 revenue surged 20% to $1.14B, driven by M&A growth, while core lighting held steady.
The company beat EPS estimates by 2.2% in Q1 2026, with a non-GAAP EPS of $4.69, signaling operational strength in intelligent lighting solutions.
Acuity's Q1 sales growth was attributed to acquisition-driven gains, which may mask stagnation in the core lighting business, awaiting clearer organic momentum.

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Community

Of the messages about AYI, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	100%	80.36%	80.36%	10.24%
Newcomers	0%	19.64%	19.64%	89.76%

Regulars· Jan 8

Acuity Brands, Inc. ($AYI) reported Q1 2023 results, with adjusted EPS of $4.69, exceeding estimates by $0.10, and revenue of $1.1B, exceeding estimates by $5.1M.
Despite the positive earnings, there are concerns among investors about the sustainability of growth, with some suggesting it may be driven by pull-forward demand rather than a true recovery in the lighting market.
The company's CEO commented on the potential impact of the SCOTUS decision on tariffs, stating that they expect the administration to find a workaround even if the decision goes against them.

Newcomers· Jun 7

Many users are questioning whether it's wise to have 36 positions across their retirement accounts, with Acuity Brands being one of the few stocks mentioned by name.
Some newcomers are comparing Acuity Brands to a 3.0% return, suggesting they're considering it as a viable investment option.
Users are debating the implications of having a significant portion of their retirement funds invested in a single stock, with some specifically mentioning Acuity Brands.

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Jun 25

Bullish· Apr 5

Bearish· Jan 9

Earnings· Jan 8

Analysts· Oct 7

Announcements· Jan 8

Regulars· Jan 8

Newcomers· Jun 7

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Acuity Brands (AYI) Q3 Earnings: What To Expect

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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Acuity (AYI) Q4 Earnings

William Blair downgrades Acuity Brands stock rating on muted lighting market

Acuity (AYI) Could Be 23% Undervalued Following Its Rebrand

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Acuity (AYI) Brands Downgraded on a Softening Lighting Market: Cyclical Dip or Structural Slowdown?

Acuity Brands (AYI) Q3 Earnings: What To Expect

Why is Acuity Brands stock sliding today?

What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Acuity (AYI) Q4 Earnings

William Blair downgrades Acuity Brands stock rating on muted lighting market

Acuity (AYI) Could Be 23% Undervalued Following Its Rebrand

Also Discussed

Social

Jun 25

Bullish· Apr 5

Bearish· Jan 9

Earnings· Jan 8

Analysts· Oct 7

Announcements· Jan 8

Regulars· Jan 8

Newcomers· Jun 7