Acuity Inc. (AYI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Acuity Inc. (AYI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Stock Taper 
AYI
$304.84
▼ DOWN 1.27% (-3.92)
KEY STATISTICS
Market Cap$9.14 B
52w High$380.17
52w Low$257.04
Dividend Yield0.25%
FrequencyQuarterly
P/E15.76
Volume487.36K
Shares Out.29.94M
COMPANY
LEADERSHIP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Neil Ashe
COMPENSATION 2026
Salary$1,000,000
Stock Awards$8,576,928
Incentive Plan Pay$1,512,000
All Other Comp.$12,600
Total$12,500,683
ABOUT
SECTOR
Industrials
WENT PUBLIC
December 3, 2001
METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC
IPO
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
13,800
PRICE TARGET
Target High$465.00
Target Low$348.00
Target Median$358.00
Target Consensus$390.33
UPCOMING EARNINGS
DateJan 14, 2027
DayThursday
Rev. Est.$1.17B
JAN
14
THU
SPLIT RECORD
| DATE | TYPE | RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-02 | Reverse | 1:1 |
| 2008-02-19 | Reverse | 1:1 |
ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK
ETFS HOLDING
271
LISTED HERE
10
RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
SHARES OWNED
62.93%
HOLDERS
956
TOP 8 OF 956 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
PRICE
$304.84 ▼ DOWN 1.27% (−$3.92)About Acuity Brands, Inc.
https://www.acuityinc.com ↗Acuity Brands, Inc. provides North American and international lighting and building management solutions through its Lighting and Controls and Intelligent Spaces segments, serving various commercial, industrial, and institutional clients.
INDUSTRY
Electrical Equipment & Parts
A PRODUCT ACUITY BRANDS, INC. IS KNOWN FOR
Juno® Square Wafer™ Downlight
An ultra-slim, canless LED downlight with an integrated switch offering five color temperatures and three lumen levels, enabling 15 versatile lighting options in a single, easy-to-install design ideal for tight spaces and remodels.
Acuity Brands in 2025
SENTIMENT: + POSITIVE
ACQUISITION · JANUARY 2025
Acuity Brands Completes $1.2 Billion Acquisition of QSC to Power Expansion into Intelligent Spaces
Acuity Brands finalized its acquisition of QSC, LLC, a prominent provider of cloud-manageable audio, video, and control solutions, for a gross purchase price of $1.215 billion. This strategic move significantly expands Acuity's Intelligent Spaces (AIS) segment, aiming to create more integrated and data-driven building environments. The acquisition is expected to add approximately $500 million in annual revenue and is a cornerstone of Acuity's strategy to move beyond lighting into a broader technology and building solutions provider.
ACQUISITION · JANUARY 2025 · COMPLETED
Acuity Brands Finalizes $1.2B Acquisition of QSC, Cementing Pivot to Intelligent Building Technology
Acuity Brands completed its acquisition of QSC, a prominent provider of cloud-based audio, video, and control solutions, for a gross purchase price of $1.215 billion. This transformative move significantly scales the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment, marking a deliberate shift from a lighting-centric company to a more integrated industrial technology provider focused on smart building solutions.
Latest News
EARLIER COVERAGE
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.
What Acuity (AYI) Said on Its Q4 Earnings Call
Acuity NYSE: AYI reported higher fourth-quarter sales, adjusted profit and adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2026, as growth in its Acuity Intelligent Spaces segment offset a modest decline in its lighting business.
Acuity Stock Slips Following Q4 Revenue Miss: What Investors Need to Know
Shares of Acuity Inc. (NYSE:AYI) are trading lower Thursday morning despite reporting fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates, as a modest top-line revenue shortfall in its core lighting business weigh on investor sentiment.
Acuity (AYI) Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates
Acuity (AYI) came out with quarterly earnings of $5.77 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.53 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.2 per share a year ago.
Acuity Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results
Solid Execution Delivers Net Sales Growth, Improved Operating Performance, and Strong Cash Flow Solid Execution Delivers Net Sales Growth, Improved Operating Performance, and Strong Cash Flow
Acuity, Accenture and 3 Stocks to Watch Heading Into Thursday
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Acuity Inc. Appoints Nick Tzitzon to its Board of Directors
ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) announces that its Board of Directors has elected Nick Tzitzon as an Independent Director, effective September 24, 2026.
What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Acuity (AYI) Q4 Earnings
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Acuity (AYI), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended August 2026.
Acuity (NYSE:AYI) versus Eos Energy Enterprises (NASDAQ:EOSE) Head-To-Head Analysis
Eos Energy Enterprises (NASDAQ: EOSE - Get Free Report) and Acuity (NYSE: AYI - Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation and risk. Earnings and Valuation This table compares Eos Energy
RATINGS SNAPSHOT
Overall rating: A-
Discounted Cash Flow4
Return On Equity5
Return On Assets5
Debt To Equity2
Price To Earnings3
Price To Book2
Overall Score4
MOST RECENT ANALYST GRADES
GRADE SUMMARY
NEUTRAL 2
OVERWEIGHT 2
MARKET PERFORM 1
5 GRADES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
SECTORS PEERS
| PEER | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
 CLH | $323.76 | COMPARE |
 STRL | $529.21 | COMPARE |
 SWK | $90.18 | COMPARE |
 CR | $212.24 | COMPARE |
 PAC | $209.38 | COMPARE |
 HII | $266.77 | COMPARE |
 WMS | $130.99 | COMPARE |
 BAH | $68.96 | COMPARE |
TRADES BY CONGRESS
HOUSE TRADES
Greg Gianforte
Sale (Full)
2020-04-29
Donna Shalala
Sale (Full)
2019-04-16
SENATE TRADES
Susan Margaret Collins
Sale (Full)
2018-01-31
Susan M. Collins
Sale (Full)
2018-01-31
INSIDER TRADES
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DIRECTOR:
Tzitzon Nicholas
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2026-09-24
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DIRECTOR
Tzitzon Nicholas
Purchase · 296 shares
2026-09-24
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OFFICER: SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
HOLCOM KAREN J
Sale · 2.0K shares
2026-09-01
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OFFICER: SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL
GOLDMAN BARRY R
Sale · 1.2K shares
2026-07-02