• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $395.17
  • Forecasted Upside: 5.50%
  • Number of Analysts: 10
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 4 Hold Ratings
  • 6 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$374.56
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Analyst Price Target for AYI

Analyst Price Target is $395.17
▲ +5.50% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 10 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Acuity in the last 3 months. The average price target is $395.17, with a high forecast of $435.00 and a low forecast of $356.00. The average price target represents a 5.50% upside from the last price of $374.56.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 10 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Acuity. This rating has held steady since January 2025, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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6/13/2024
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9/11/2024
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12/10/2024
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3/10/2025
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6/8/2025
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9/6/2025
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11/5/2025
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12/5/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
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  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/1/2025Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
11/25/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
11/19/2025Weiss RatingsUpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
11/18/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/13/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
11/7/2025Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
10/6/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/2/2025CowenReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
10/2/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$365.00 ➝ $425.00
10/2/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$380.00 ➝ $405.00
10/2/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$312.00 ➝ $356.00
10/2/2025OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$380.00 ➝ $435.00
10/2/2025TD CowenBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$330.00 ➝ $390.00
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
9/25/2025Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$335.00 ➝ $360.00
9/2/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$320.00 ➝ $380.00
6/27/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$335.00 ➝ $365.00
6/27/2025Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$315.00 ➝ $335.00
6/27/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$285.00 ➝ $320.00
6/18/2025Robert W. BairdSet TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$295.00 ➝ $315.00
6/17/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$275.00 ➝ $285.00
4/4/2025Morgan StanleySet Target$335.00
4/4/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$290.00 ➝ $275.00
4/4/2025Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$310.00 ➝ $295.00
3/28/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$336.00 ➝ $290.00
3/27/2025Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$340.00 ➝ $310.00
1/14/2025Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$304.00 ➝ $370.00
1/9/2025OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$370.00 ➝ $380.00
1/9/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$320.00 ➝ $336.00
1/7/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$330.00 ➝ $320.00
1/6/2025Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$304.00
1/2/2025William BlairUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
10/2/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$266.00 ➝ $303.00
10/2/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$289.00 ➝ $305.00
10/2/2024OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$315.00 ➝ $370.00
10/2/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$280.00 ➝ $318.00
9/24/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$260.00 ➝ $289.00
6/28/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$295.00 ➝ $260.00
6/18/2024Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$286.00 ➝ $280.00
4/4/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$227.00 ➝ $261.00
4/4/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$260.00 ➝ $295.00
4/4/2024OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$250.00 ➝ $315.00
3/26/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$236.00 ➝ $286.00
12/19/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$200.00 ➝ $236.00
10/5/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$180.00 ➝ $200.00
10/5/2023Robert W. BairdBoost Target$170.00 ➝ $180.00
9/21/2023Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$175.00 ➝ $170.00
6/30/2023Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$175.00
4/11/2023OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform$210.00
4/5/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetNeutral$201.00 ➝ $173.00
4/5/2023UBS GroupLower Target$180.00 ➝ $170.00
4/5/2023Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral$192.00 ➝ $175.00
4/5/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$193.00 ➝ $180.00
1/10/2023UBS GroupBoost Target$170.00 ➝ $180.00
1/5/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$188.00 ➝ $193.00
12/16/2022Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $190.00
10/5/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$225.00 ➝ $208.00
10/5/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$181.00 ➝ $188.00
10/5/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$225.00 ➝ $208.00
10/5/2022Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$190.00 ➝ $200.00
8/30/2022OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$210.00
7/5/2022OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform$210.00
7/4/2022CowenLower Target$225.00
7/1/2022Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$188.00 ➝ $190.00
6/29/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $181.00
6/27/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$241.00 ➝ $211.00
6/23/2022William BlairDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
6/17/2022Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform$210.00 ➝ $188.00
4/6/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$237.00 ➝ $200.00
4/6/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$230.00 ➝ $210.00
3/30/2022William BlairReiterated RatingOutperform
3/17/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$245.00 ➝ $241.00
3/17/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$250.00 ➝ $230.00
1/10/2022CowenBoost Target$223.00 ➝ $244.00
1/10/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$235.00 ➝ $250.00
1/10/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$237.00 ➝ $245.00
1/4/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$206.00 ➝ $213.00
1/4/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$225.00 ➝ $237.00
11/24/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy
10/12/2021UBS GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$163.00 ➝ $206.00
10/7/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageOverweight$218.00
10/7/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$184.00 ➝ $223.00
10/7/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ Outperform$205.00 ➝ $225.00
10/7/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$216.00 ➝ $235.00
10/4/2021Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$212.00 ➝ $209.00
9/23/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy
8/31/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$211.00 ➝ $212.00
7/2/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$206.00 ➝ $211.00
7/2/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$196.00 ➝ $220.00
7/1/2021OppenheimerInitiated CoverageBuy$205.00
6/15/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$190.00 ➝ $196.00
6/7/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$183.00 ➝ $206.00
4/26/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$190.00 ➝ $205.00
4/18/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$190.00 ➝ $205.00
4/5/2021Roth CapitalUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$165.00
4/5/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$95.00 ➝ $166.00
4/1/2021William BlairUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
4/1/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$140.00 ➝ $190.00
4/1/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$133.00 ➝ $181.00
4/1/2021Robert W. BairdUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$155.00 ➝ $190.00
3/31/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$152.00 ➝ $186.00
3/26/2021William BlairUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$124.71
3/25/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$144.00 ➝ $152.00
1/8/2021Roth CapitalReiterated RatingSell
1/8/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$122.00 ➝ $133.00
1/5/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetPositive ➝ Outperform$134.00 ➝ $140.00
(Data available from 12/5/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.34 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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Current Sentiment

  • 42 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
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Acuity logo
Acuity Brands, Inc. provides lighting, lighting controls, building management system, location-aware applications in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL); and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG). The ABL segment provides commercial, architectural, and specialty lighting solutions, as well as lighting controls and components for various indoor and outdoor applications under the A-Light, Aculux, American Electric Lighting, Cyclone, Dark to Light, eldoLED, Eureka, Gotham, Healthcare Lighting, Holophane, Hydrel, Indy, IOTA, Juno, Lithonia Lighting, Luminaire LED, Luminis, Mark Architectural Lighting, nLight, OPTOTRONIC, Peerless, RELOCWiring Solutions, and Sensor Switch. This segment serves electrical distributors, retail home improvement centers, electric utilities, national accounts, original equipment manufacturers, digital retailers, lighting showrooms, and energy service companies. The ISG segment offers building management solutions, such as products for controlling heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, shades, refrigeration, and building access that deliver end-to-end optimization of those building systems; and building management software that enhances building system management and automates labor intensive tasks. This segment serves system integrators, as well as retail stores, airports, and enterprise campuses. The company offers its products and solutions under the Atrius, Distech Controls, and KE2 Therm Solutions brands. Acuity Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Today's Range

Now: $374.56
Low: $366.03
High: $379.17

50 Day Range

MA: $358.48
Low: $337.92
High: $374.56

52 Week Range

Now: $374.56
Low: $216.81
High: $379.17

Volume

183,276 shs

Average Volume

215,545 shs

Market Capitalization

$11.47 billion

P/E Ratio

29.89

Dividend Yield

0.18%

Beta

1.49

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Acuity?

The following equities research analysts have issued stock ratings on Acuity in the last twelve months: Cowen Inc, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc., Robert W. Baird, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, William Blair, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for Acuity?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Acuity in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $395.17, suggesting a possible upside of 5.5%. Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. has the highest price target set, predicting AYI will reach $435.00 in the next twelve months. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $356.00 for Acuity in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Acuity?

Acuity currently has 4 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Acuity?

Other companies that are similar to Acuity include Donaldson, Dover, Eagle Materials, Hubbell and Ingersoll Rand. Learn More about companies similar to Acuity.

How do I contact Acuity's investor relations team?

Acuity's physical mailing address is 1170 PEACHTREE STREET NE SUITE 2300, ATLANTA GA, 30309. The electronics maker's listed phone number is (404) 853-1400 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Acuity is www.acuitybrands.com. Learn More about contacing Acuity investor relations.