Acuity (NYSE:AYI – Get Free Report) is expected to be issuing its Q4 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 1st. Analysts expect Acuity to post earnings of $5.67 per share and revenue of $1.2444 billion for the quarter. Parties are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.
Acuity Price Performance
Shares of AYI opened at $308.23 on Wednesday. Acuity has a fifty-two week low of $257.04 and a fifty-two week high of $380.17. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $331.90 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $311.00. The stock has a market cap of $9.23 billion, a PE ratio of 20.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a quick ratio of 1.47 and a current ratio of 2.05.
Acuity Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 16th will be given a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 16th. Acuity’s payout ratio is currently 5.31%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Key Acuity News
Here are the key news stories impacting Acuity this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Acuity expanded its board from nine to 10 members by appointing Nick Tzitzon as an independent director. His experience in artificial intelligence and technology could support the company’s digital-transformation and innovation initiatives. Acuity Inc. Appoints Nick Tzitzon to its Board of Directors
- Neutral Sentiment: Acuity is scheduled to report fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results on October 1. Analysts are forecasting earnings per share of approximately $5.66; investors will focus on revenue, margins, demand trends and management’s outlook. Acuity Q4 2026 Preview
- Neutral Sentiment: Pre-earnings analysis is highlighting key operating metrics beyond headline revenue and EPS. These figures could influence the stock significantly when Acuity reports results for the quarter ended August 2026. What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Acuity Q4 Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: William Blair downgraded AYI from “outperform” to “market perform,” signaling reduced conviction in near-term outperformance.
- Negative Sentiment: Robert W. Baird lowered its price target from $390 to $360 and maintained a “neutral” rating. Although the revised target implies potential upside from recent levels, the reduction reflects more cautious expectations.
Insider Activity at Acuity
In other news, CFO Karen Holcom sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $329.62, for a total value of $659,240.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 17,447 shares in the company, valued at $5,750,880.14. The trade was a 10.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 2.90% of the company’s stock.
About Acuity
Acuity, formerly known as Acuity Brands, Inc, is an industrial technology company that develops products and systems for lighting, building management and connected spaces. Its offerings are designed for commercial, institutional, industrial and residential applications, helping customers manage illumination, energy use, occupancy and other aspects of the built environment.
The company’s lighting portfolio includes indoor and outdoor fixtures, lighting controls, and related components.
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