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AYIAcuity Brands, Inc.
$323.06$9.7B
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Acuity Brands, Inc.

AYI
NYSE · Electrical Equipment
$323.06
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$9.67B
P/E18.7x
52W High$380.17
Volume301.37K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q4

Margin Expansion Offsets Decelerating Revenue Growth

Acuity Brands appears to be executing a genuine structural mix shift, with gross margin expanding roughly 710 basis points from 46.7% in Q3 2024 to 53.8% in Q4 2026 and operating margin rising to 18.2% as SG&A discipline amplifies Intelligent Spaces-led pricing power.

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsStrong
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MARKET ACTION

AYI price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-34% Peers

P/E is 34% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 64 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 64)

04

Strong Uptrend

Strong Trend

Price > 20DMA > 50DMA > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Jan 1
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue growth has decelerated from 20.2% in Q1 2026 to 2.9% in Q4 2026, yet net margin still expanded roughly 620 basis points to 13.9% on the back of a 710-basis-point gross margin gain to 53.8%, suggesting the Intelligent Spaces mix shift and operating leverage are partially insulating earnings from volume softness.

Analyst Consensus+16.2% target
Hold(33 analysts)
14 Buy18 Hold1 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Market-leading industrial technology

Acuity Brands is a leader in industrial technology, solving problems in lighting and intelligent spaces through innovative products and services.

Diverse business segments

The company operates through Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), providing diversified revenue streams.

Strong financial overview

Acuity Brands has detailed financials and valuation metrics, supporting a solid investment thesis despite recent challenges.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
AYI-13.25%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
AYI-9.59%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
AYI+92.44%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+68.63%
5-Year Return
AYI+49.55%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+56.68%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
18.7x
Forward P/EExpansion
16.4x
EV/EBITDA40th %ile
11.0x
FCF YieldCash Flow
7.7%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
18.7x
19.0x
40th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
11.0x
11.8x
40th· Fair
Price/FCF
12.9x
14.4x
20th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$172.63-46.6%
Base (Fair)$307.12-4.9%
Bull$404.61+25.2%
$172.63 Bear$307.12 Base$404.61 Bull
Current Market Price: $323.06
Trades at a 5.2% premium to Base DCF ($307.12)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY26
$4.64B+6.8% YoY
Net income FY26
$531M+34.0% YoY
Free cash flow FY26
$748M+40.3% YoY
Operating margin FY26
15.9%+2.2 pts YoY
ROIC (FY26)17.1%
Avg ROIC 5Y17.2%
ROE (TTM)18.5%
Piotroski Score8 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate5/12 (42%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Oct 1, 2026
$5.77+3.6%
vs $5.57
$1.2B+0.0%
vs $1.2B
Q3 2026
Jun 25, 2026
$5.31+2.7%
vs $5.17
$1.2B+1.8%
vs $1.2B
Q2 2026
Apr 2, 2026
$4.14+3.5%
vs $4.00
$1.1B-2.3%
vs $1.1B
Q1 2026
Jan 8, 2026
$4.69+3.8%
vs $4.52
$1.1B-0.1%
vs $1.1B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Business Wire·Oct 26, 2026
Parameter Technologies Announces Agreement to Be Acquired by Acuity Inc. as Part of Distech Controls™

FORT COLLINS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parameter Technologies (“Parameter”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) (“Acuity”) for a purchase price of $675 million. Upon closing, Parameter will become part of Distech Controls within the Acuity Intelligent Spaces business segment. Distech is a leader in building controls, combining open protocols and tools with edge controls, cloud intelligence and an open go-to-market model. Param.

GlobeNewsWire·Oct 26, 2026
Acuity Announces Agreement to Acquire Parameter Technologies

Expanding Acuity's Data Center Portfolio from Edge Control to Leak Detection, Sensing and Monitoring Parameter is a Leader in Data Center Leak Detection, a Fast-Growing Market Driven by the Shift to Liquid Cooling Transaction Expected to Close in the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2027 and be Accretive to Acuity Fiscal 2027 Full-Year Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) (the "Company" or "Acuity") has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Parameter Technologies ("Parameter") for a purchase price of $675 million. It is expected to be accretive to Acuity's fiscal 2027 full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share.

Seeking Alpha·Oct 1, 2026
Acuity Inc. (AYI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Acuity Inc. (AYI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Zacks Investment Research·Oct 1, 2026
Compared to Estimates, Acuity (AYI) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Acuity (AYI) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended August 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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04

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Benchmark AYI against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
AYI logoAYIAcuity Brands, Inc.Current
$323.06$9.67B18.706.82%11.45%18.54%0.24%
HUBB logoHUBBHubbell Incorporated
$429.45$22.69B25.093.84%13.78%23.14%1.25%
NVT logoNVTnVent Electric plc
$106.22$17.18B25.7029.51%12.8%17.35%0.75%
GEF logoGEFGreif, Inc.
$72.51$3.35B15.932.01%5.91%8.42%3.17%
ETN logoETNEaton Corporation plc
$341.72$132.69B34.1510.33%12.19%19.34%1.22%
AME logoAMEAMETEK, Inc.
$228.67$52.41B32.256.63%19.91%14.66%0.54%

Compare AYI vs Peers

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs HUBB

Most directly comparable listed peer for AYI.

Scale Benchmark

vs CSCO

Larger-name benchmark to compare AYI against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs HUBB, NVT, GEF, ETN

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

AYI SEC Filings & Documents

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Oct 1, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Sep 29, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 25, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

5
FY 2026

Oct 23, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 27, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Oct 28, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jun 25, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 2, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Jan 8, 2026·SEC

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AYI Frequently Asked Questions

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Acuity Brands, Inc.'s revenue?

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) reported $4.64B in revenue in fiscal year 2026, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 134% more than the $1.98B of fiscal year 2001.

How fast is Acuity Brands, Inc. growing?

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) grew revenue by 6.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is AYI profitable?

Yes. Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) earned $531.3M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 11.4% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does AYI pay dividends?

Yes. Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) pays a dividend that yields 0.24% at the current price, a small yield.

What is AYI's return on equity?

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) had a return on equity (ROE) of 18.5% over the trailing twelve months. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.

What is Acuity Brands, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) generated $747.9M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in AYI back in 2001?

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