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Acuity Brands - AYI Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $200.00
  • Forecasted Upside: 18.46%
  • Number of Analysts: 7
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 5 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$168.84 As of 03/24/2023 01:00 AM ET
▼ -4.7 (-2.71%)

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Analyst Price Target for AYI

Analyst Price Target is $200.00
▲ +18.46% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 7 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Acuity Brands in the last 3 months. The average price target is $200.00, with a high forecast of $211.00 and a low forecast of $180.00. The average price target represents a 18.46% upside from the last price of $168.84.

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Current Consensus is Buy

The current consensus among 7 polled investment analysts is to buy stock in Acuity Brands. This rating has held steady since March 2022, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
10/2/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/31/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/31/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/29/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/27/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/26/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/24/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/26/2023

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
1/10/2023UBS GroupBoost Target$170.00 ➝ $180.00Low
1/5/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$188.00 ➝ $193.00Low
12/16/2022Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $190.00Low
10/5/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$225.00 ➝ $208.00Low
10/5/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$181.00 ➝ $188.00Low
10/5/2022CowenLower TargetOutperform$225.00 ➝ $208.00Low
10/5/2022Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$190.00 ➝ $200.00Low
8/30/2022OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$210.00Low
7/5/2022OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform$210.00N/A
7/4/2022CowenLower Target$225.00N/A
7/1/2022Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$188.00 ➝ $190.00Low
6/29/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $181.00Low
6/27/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$241.00 ➝ $211.00Low
6/23/2022William BlairDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformLow
6/17/2022Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform$210.00 ➝ $188.00High
4/6/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$237.00 ➝ $200.00High
4/6/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$230.00 ➝ $210.00High
3/30/2022William BlairReiterated RatingOutperformHigh
3/17/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$245.00 ➝ $241.00High
3/17/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$250.00 ➝ $230.00High
1/10/2022CowenBoost Target$223.00 ➝ $244.00High
1/10/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$235.00 ➝ $250.00High
1/10/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$237.00 ➝ $245.00High
1/4/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$206.00 ➝ $213.00Low
1/4/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$225.00 ➝ $237.00Medium
11/24/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuyLow
10/12/2021UBS GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$163.00 ➝ $206.00Low
10/7/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageOverweight$218.00Medium
10/7/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$184.00 ➝ $223.00Medium
10/7/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ Outperform$205.00 ➝ $225.00Medium
10/7/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$216.00 ➝ $235.00Medium
10/4/2021Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$212.00 ➝ $209.00Low
9/23/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuyHigh
8/31/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$211.00 ➝ $212.00Low
7/2/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$206.00 ➝ $211.00Low
7/2/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$196.00 ➝ $220.00Low
7/1/2021OppenheimerInitiated CoverageBuy$205.00High
6/15/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$190.00 ➝ $196.00Medium
6/7/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$183.00 ➝ $206.00Low
4/26/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$190.00 ➝ $205.00N/A
4/18/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$190.00 ➝ $205.00Medium
4/5/2021Roth CapitalUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$165.00Low
4/5/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$95.00 ➝ $166.00Low
4/1/2021William BlairUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ OutperformMedium
4/1/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$140.00 ➝ $190.00Low
4/1/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$133.00 ➝ $181.00High
4/1/2021Robert W. BairdUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$155.00 ➝ $190.00High
3/31/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$152.00 ➝ $186.00High
3/26/2021William BlairUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$124.71High
3/25/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$144.00 ➝ $152.00High
1/8/2021Roth CapitalReiterated RatingSellLow
1/8/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$122.00 ➝ $133.00High
1/5/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetPositive ➝ Outperform$134.00 ➝ $140.00N/A
11/19/2020OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$125.00 ➝ $135.00Medium
9/15/2020UBS GroupInitiated CoverageSell$91.00High
8/25/2020OppenheimerInitiated CoverageBuy$135.00Low
7/1/2020CowenBoost TargetOutperform$115.00 ➝ $122.00Medium
7/1/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$109.00 ➝ $115.00High
6/23/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$111.00 ➝ $109.00Low
6/18/2020Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral$80.00 ➝ $95.00High
6/15/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$80.00Low
6/9/2020JMP SecuritiesDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformMedium
6/7/2020OppenheimerUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$135.00High
6/1/2020OppenheimerInitiated CoverageHoldLow
4/3/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$113.00 ➝ $111.00Medium
4/3/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$114.00 ➝ $100.00Medium
4/1/2020JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform$152.00 ➝ $101.00High
3/27/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetPositive ➝ Outperform$113.00 ➝ $145.00Medium
3/16/2020Roth CapitalLower Target$100.00 ➝ $50.00High
1/6/2020Roth CapitalBoost TargetSell$95.00 ➝ $100.00Medium
1/3/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$138.00 ➝ $155.00Low
12/17/2019Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$140.00 ➝ $144.00High
10/18/2019JMP SecuritiesLower TargetOutperform ➝ Market Outperform$166.00 ➝ $160.00Low
10/16/2019OppenheimerDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformMedium
10/16/2019Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$148.00 ➝ $126.00Medium
10/3/2019OppenheimerLower TargetOutperform$150.00 ➝ $140.00Medium
10/3/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOutperform$155.00 ➝ $138.00High
10/3/2019Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$154.00 ➝ $140.00High
9/24/2019William BlairReiterated RatingHoldMedium
9/19/2019Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$148.00 ➝ $154.00Low
7/3/2019Roth CapitalSet TargetSell$95.00Low
7/3/2019CIBCBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$145.00 ➝ $150.00Low
7/3/2019OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform$150.00 ➝ $145.00Medium
6/5/2019Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$155.00 ➝ $148.00Low
6/4/2019OppenheimerLower TargetOutperform$160.00 ➝ $145.00High
4/4/2019Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$150.00 ➝ $160.00Medium
4/4/2019JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$176.00 ➝ $184.00Low
4/4/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Buy$146.00 ➝ $155.00Low
3/20/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$121.00Low
3/6/2019Credit Suisse GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$128.00 ➝ $148.00Medium
1/11/2019OppenheimerLower Target$170.00 ➝ $166.00Low
1/4/2019Roth CapitalSet TargetSell$90.00Medium
1/3/2019Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingMarket Perform$135.00 ➝ $128.00High
1/2/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$161.00 ➝ $159.00Low
12/20/2018Roth CapitalSet TargetSell$150.00Low
10/12/2018Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$135.00Medium
10/4/2018JMP SecuritiesSet TargetBuy$170.00Medium
10/4/2018Robert W. BairdSet TargetBuy$175.00Medium
10/4/2018Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$187.00 ➝ $161.00Low
10/3/2018CowenSet TargetBuy$180.00Low
9/20/2018Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$140.00 ➝ $187.00High
9/12/2018JMP SecuritiesSet TargetBuy$170.00Low
9/12/2018The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$141.00 ➝ $126.00Low
9/7/2018Robert W. BairdUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$185.00High
7/5/2018JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Buy$150.00 ➝ $154.00High
4/16/2018Vertical ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
4/5/2018OppenheimerLower TargetOutperform$175.00 ➝ $155.00Low
4/5/2018Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetMarket Perform$157.00 ➝ $140.00High
4/5/2018JMP SecuritiesUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$150.00High
4/5/2018Williams CapitalLower TargetHold$175.00 ➝ $151.00High
4/4/2018CowenSet TargetBuy$190.00High
4/2/2018Roth CapitalSet TargetSell$130.00 ➝ $105.00Medium
3/28/2018Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$175.00 ➝ $157.00Low
(Data available from 3/26/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.06 (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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  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/28/2022
  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/27/2022
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 26 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/27/2022
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/26/2022
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/26/2022
  • 9 very positive mentions
  • 18 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/25/2023
  • 13 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/24/2023
  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/26/2023

Current Sentiment

  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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Acuity Brands logo
Acuity Brands, Inc. operates as an industrial technology company, which engages in the provision of lighting and building management solutions and services. It operates through the Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls and Intelligent Spaces Group segments. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
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Today's Range

Now: $168.84
Low: $165.24
High: $171.27

50 Day Range

MA: $187.58
Low: $168.84
High: $200.08

52 Week Range

Now: $168.84
Low: $142.71
High: $202.90

Volume

535,098 shs

Average Volume

274,467 shs

Market Capitalization

$5.41 billion

P/E Ratio

15.39

Dividend Yield

0.29%

Beta

1.59

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Acuity Brands?

The following equities research analysts have issued stock ratings on Acuity Brands in the last twelve months: Cowen Inc, Cowen Inc., Credit Suisse Group AG, Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., Robert W. Baird, StockNews.com, UBS Group AG, Wells Fargo & Company, and William Blair.
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What is the current price target for Acuity Brands?

7 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Acuity Brands in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $200.00, suggesting a possible upside of 18.5%. Credit Suisse Group AG has the highest price target set, predicting AYI will reach $211.00 in the next twelve months. UBS Group AG has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $180.00 for Acuity Brands in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Acuity Brands?

Acuity Brands currently has 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Buy." A "buy" rating indicates that analysts believe AYI will outperform the market and that investors should add to their positions of Acuity Brands.
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What other companies compete with Acuity Brands?

Other companies that are similar to Acuity Brands include Altair Engineering, TopBuild, Trex, ChampionX and Comfort Systems USA. Learn More about companies similar to Acuity Brands.

How do I contact Acuity Brands' investor relations team?

Acuity Brands' 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 Brands is www.acuitybrands.com. Learn More about contacing Acuity Brands investor relations.