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Acuity Brands Inc (AYI)
NYSE:AYI
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AYI Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$217.64 - $337.99
Previous CloseN/A
Volume184.09K
Average Volume (3M)366.64K
Market Cap
$10.24B
Enterprise Value$9.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$311.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$356.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.3
Beta1.22
Next Earnings
Apr 02, 2025EPS Estimate
3.73Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 18, 2024Dividend Yield0.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.59
Shares Outstanding30,959,297
10 Day Avg. Volume463,527
30 Day Avg. Volume366,637
Standard Deviation0.11
R-Squared0.48
Alpha0.00210
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)2.65
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)19.40
P/FCF Ratio19.40
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.96
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.15
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$352.20Price Target Upside6.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
Acuity Brands News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings GrowthGross margin improvements are expected to contribute to a material upside in earnings per share.
Management ExecutionAYI management is recognized for excellent execution, which is expected to drive positive sentiment and valuation.
Strategic AcquisitionThe recent acquisition of QSC is anticipated to provide additional financial benefits that are currently underappreciated.
Bears Say
Interest Rates ImpactAYI shares have not re-rated versus history due to rising interest rates and concerns about over-earning with an unsustainable gross margin.
Market Expansion RisksExpanding into a new market beyond lighting with a sizable deal gives some pause and likely other investors.
Over-earning ConcernsAYI shares have not re-rated vs history due to rising interest rates and over-earning concerns with approximately 47% GM unsustainable.
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Ownership Overview
0.38% Insiders
35.01% Mutual Funds
0.67% Other Institutional Investors
39.42% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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AYI FAQ
What was Acuity Brands Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Acuity Brands Inc lowest stock price was $217.64 and its highest was $337.99 in the past 12 months.
What is Acuity Brands Inc’s market cap?
Acuity Brands Inc’s market cap is $10.24B.
When is Acuity Brands Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Acuity Brands Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 02, 2025 which is in 70 days.
How were Acuity Brands Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Acuity Brands Inc released its earnings results on Jan 08, 2025. The company reported $3.97 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.897 by $0.073.
Is Acuity Brands Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Acuity Brands Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Acuity Brands Inc pay dividends?
Acuity Brands Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.18%. See more information on Acuity Brands Inc dividends here
What is Acuity Brands Inc’s EPS estimate?
Acuity Brands Inc’s EPS estimate is 3.73.
How many shares outstanding does Acuity Brands Inc have?
Acuity Brands Inc has 30,959,297 shares outstanding.
What happened to Acuity Brands Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Acuity Brands Inc reported an EPS of $3.97 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.897. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.215%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Acuity Brands Inc?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Acuity Brands Inc’s share is Allen Operations Llc. It holds Acuity Brands Inc’s shares valued at 95M.
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Acuity Brands Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$352.20 (6.61% Upside)
$352.20 (6.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AYI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 37.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 5.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
47.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Acuity Brands Inc
Acuity Brands, Inc. engages in the provision of lighting and building management solutions and services. It caters commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications for various markets. It offers luminaires, lighting controls, controllers for various building systems, power supplies, prismatic skylights, and drivers, as well as integrated systems for various indoor and outdoor applications. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
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AYI Company Deck
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AYI Earnings Call
Q1 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call depicted a generally positive outlook for Acuity Brands with solid sales growth, strategic acquisitions, and strong performance in the Intelligent Spaces segment. However, there were minor challenges in the retail and corporate segments, and a slight decline in ABL operating margins.Read More>---
AYI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$352.20
▲(6.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Hubbell B
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Best Analysts Covering AYI
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
11/24 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+0.91%
reiterated a buy rating 14 days ago
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