Acuity Brands (AYI) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
AYI Stock Forecast
Acuity Brands stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $318.33 (represents a 6.04% upside from AYI’s last price of $300.20) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 11 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
AYI Price Target
The average price target for Acuity Brands (AYI) is $318.33 based on 1-year price targets from 11 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $370.00 to $280.00. This represents a potential 6.04% upside from AYI's last price of $300.20.
AYI Analyst Ratings
According to 11 Wall Street analysts, Acuity Brands's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for AYI stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 5 'Buy' (45.45%), 6 'Hold' (54.55%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Acuity Brands Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 02, 2024 | Joseph O'Dea | Wells Fargo | $305.00 | $299.35 | 1.89% | 1.60% |
| Oct 01, 2024 | Christopher Glynn | Oppenheimer | $370.00 | $299.35 | 23.60% | 23.25% |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Joseph O'Dea | Wells Fargo | $289.00 | $271.70 | 6.37% | -3.73% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Joseph O'Dea | Wells Fargo | $260.00 | $242.51 | 7.21% | -13.39% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Timothy Wojs | Robert W. Baird | $280.00 | $249.98 | 12.01% | -6.73% |
| Apr 04, 2024 | Joseph O\'Dea | Wells Fargo | $295.00 | $264.69 | 11.45% | -1.73% |
| Apr 04, 2024 | Christopher Glynn | Oppenheimer | $315.00 | $264.69 | 19.01% | 4.93% |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Timothy Wojs | Robert W. Baird | $286.00 | $266.21 | 7.43% | -4.73% |
| Oct 04, 2023 | Timothy Wojs | Robert W. Baird | $170.00 | $167.38 | 1.57% | -43.37% |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Christopher Glynn | Oppenheimer | $210.00 | $159.02 | 32.06% | -30.05% |
The latest Acuity Brands stock forecast, released on Oct 02, 2024 by Joseph O'Dea from Wells Fargo, set a price target of $305.00, which represents a 1.89% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($299.35), and a 1.60% increase from AYI last price ($300.20).
Acuity Brands Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Avg Price Target | $321.33 | $321.33 | $285.56 |
| Last Closing Price | $300.20 | $300.20 | $300.20 |
| Upside/Downside | 7.04% | 7.04% | -4.88% |
In the current month, the average price target of Acuity Brands stock is $321.33, according to 3 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 7.04% increase as opposed to Acuity Brands's last price of $300.20. This month's average price target is down 0.00% compared to last quarter, and up 12.53% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 02, 2024 | Susquehanna | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Oct 02, 2024 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Oct 02, 2024 | Evercore ISI | - | Outperform | Upgrade |
| Oct 02, 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Oct 02, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Oct 01, 2024 | Oppenheimer | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Equal-Weight | Downgrade |
| Apr 03, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Buy | Buy | Hold |
Acuity Brands's last stock rating was published by Susquehanna on Oct 02, 2024. The company gave AYI a "Neutral" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Acuity Brands Financial Forecast
Acuity Brands Revenue Forecast
| Aug 26 | May 26 | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Feb 20 | Nov 19 | Aug 19 | May 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $905.90M | - | $1.01B | $1.00B | $943.60M | $997.90M | $1.11B | $1.06B | - | $926.10M | $992.70M | $899.70M | - | $792.00M | $891.20M | $776.20M | $824.20M | $834.70M | $938.10M | $947.60M |
| Avg Forecast | $1.13B | $1.05B | $976.65M | $1.01B | $1.09B | $1.02B | $934.89M | $957.65M | $1.02B | $996.52M | $907.75M | $935.14M | $1.02B | $1.05B | $958.46M | $984.46M | $965.30M | $985.42M | $884.62M | $880.71M | $961.59M | $839.71M | $776.99M | $788.07M | $825.95M | $741.62M | $806.41M | $874.76M | $1.03B | $971.45M |
| High Forecast | $1.15B | $1.07B | $994.48M | $1.02B | $1.11B | $1.04B | $947.59M | $979.50M | $1.03B | $1.01B | $924.32M | $940.74M | $1.04B | $1.07B | $975.96M | $1.00B | $1.16B | $1.18B | $934.61M | $930.48M | $1.02B | $887.17M | $820.89M | $832.60M | $872.62M | $783.53M | $851.98M | $924.20M | $1.09B | $1.03B |
| Low Forecast | $1.12B | $1.04B | $963.26M | $991.67M | $1.08B | $1.01B | $919.60M | $947.00M | $1.01B | $982.87M | $895.30M | $930.62M | $1.00B | $1.03B | $945.32M | $970.97M | $772.24M | $788.34M | $853.27M | $849.50M | $927.52M | $809.96M | $749.46M | $760.15M | $796.68M | $715.34M | $777.84M | $843.77M | $994.86M | $937.03M |
| # Analysts | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00% | - | 0.99% | 0.95% | 0.98% | 1.01% | 1.15% | 1.08% | - | 1.05% | 1.03% | 1.07% | - | 1.00% | 1.08% | 1.05% | 1.02% | 0.95% | 0.91% | 0.98% |
Acuity Brands's average Quarter revenue forecast for May 24 based on 2 analysts is $996.52M, with a low forecast of $982.87M, and a high forecast of $1.01B. AYI's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 10.00% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $905.90M (Feb 24).
Acuity Brands EBITDA Forecast
| Aug 26 | May 26 | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Feb 20 | Nov 19 | Aug 19 | May 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $118.10M | - | $150.80M | $143.30M | $139.10M | $134.50M | $155.60M | $168.10M | - | $139.40M | $156.50M | $140.60M | - | $109.30M | $127.90M | $110.10M | $107.10M | $107.10M | $152.10M | $143.30M |
| Avg Forecast | $168.18M | $156.00M | $145.08M | $149.36M | $162.43M | $151.45M | $138.88M | $142.26M | $152.17M | $148.03M | $142.03M | $138.91M | $151.29M | $155.77M | $129.12M | $125.34M | $146.78M | $138.08M | $117.38M | $113.95M | $133.44M | $104.95M | $88.38M | $98.67M | $107.74M | $49.64M | $110.48M | $110.98M | $155.35M | $138.62M |
| High Forecast | $171.25M | $158.85M | $147.73M | $152.08M | $165.39M | $154.22M | $140.76M | $145.50M | $153.68M | $150.73M | $170.44M | $139.74M | $154.05M | $158.62M | $154.94M | $150.41M | $176.14M | $165.70M | $140.86M | $136.74M | $160.12M | $125.93M | $106.05M | $118.40M | $129.29M | $59.56M | $132.58M | $133.17M | $186.42M | $166.34M |
| Low Forecast | $165.87M | $153.87M | $143.09M | $147.31M | $160.20M | $149.38M | $136.60M | $140.67M | $150.67M | $146.00M | $113.63M | $138.24M | $149.21M | $153.64M | $103.30M | $100.28M | $117.42M | $110.47M | $93.91M | $91.16M | $106.75M | $83.96M | $70.70M | $78.93M | $86.19M | $39.71M | $88.39M | $88.78M | $124.28M | $110.90M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.83% | - | 1.00% | 0.92% | 1.08% | 1.07% | 1.06% | 1.22% | - | 1.22% | 1.17% | 1.34% | - | 1.11% | 1.19% | 2.22% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.98% | 1.03% |
2 analysts predict AYI's average Quarter EBITDA for May 24 to be $148.03M, with a high of $150.73M and a low of $146.00M. This is 25.34% upper than Acuity Brands's previous annual EBITDA (Feb 24) of $118.10M.
Acuity Brands Net Income Forecast
| Aug 26 | May 26 | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Feb 20 | Nov 19 | Aug 19 | May 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $89.20M | - | $82.90M | $105.00M | $83.20M | $74.90M | $115.40M | $105.70M | - | $87.60M | $98.10M | $85.70M | - | $59.60M | $73.70M | $60.40M | $57.20M | $57.00M | $96.10M | $88.40M |
| Avg Forecast | $163.86M | $148.42M | $123.05M | $133.61M | $152.17M | $139.73M | $113.74M | $122.18M | $134.51M | $128.64M | $83.42M | $101.85M | $117.40M | $117.35M | $75.84M | $78.77M | $92.01M | $86.83M | $68.95M | $71.61M | $83.64M | $63.97M | $48.72M | $53.80M | $62.08M | $27.23M | $59.01M | $59.06M | $98.15M | $85.51M |
| High Forecast | $167.75M | $151.94M | $125.97M | $136.78M | $155.78M | $143.05M | $116.56M | $125.97M | $135.79M | $131.69M | $100.11M | $112.40M | $120.18M | $120.14M | $91.01M | $94.52M | $110.41M | $104.19M | $82.73M | $85.93M | $100.37M | $76.76M | $58.46M | $64.56M | $74.50M | $32.68M | $70.81M | $70.88M | $117.78M | $102.62M |
| Low Forecast | $160.94M | $145.78M | $120.86M | $131.23M | $149.45M | $137.24M | $110.59M | $119.65M | $132.58M | $126.35M | $66.74M | $95.59M | $115.31M | $115.26M | $60.67M | $63.01M | $73.61M | $69.46M | $55.16M | $57.29M | $66.91M | $51.17M | $38.98M | $43.04M | $49.67M | $21.78M | $47.21M | $47.25M | $78.52M | $68.41M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.07% | - | 0.71% | 0.89% | 1.10% | 0.95% | 1.25% | 1.22% | - | 1.22% | 1.17% | 1.34% | - | 1.11% | 1.19% | 2.22% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.98% | 1.03% |
Acuity Brands's average Quarter net income forecast for May 24 is $128.64M, with a range of $126.35M to $131.69M. AYI's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 44.22% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $89.20M (Feb 24).
Acuity Brands SG&A Forecast
| Aug 26 | May 26 | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Feb 20 | Nov 19 | Aug 19 | May 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $294.30M | - | $313.00M | $304.00M | $295.20M | $300.70M | $312.90M | $302.40M | - | $270.70M | $284.70M | $268.00M | - | $246.00M | $261.00M | $241.30M | $260.90M | $265.30M | $263.90M | $263.40M |
| Avg Forecast | $336.12M | $311.79M | $289.96M | $298.51M | $324.63M | $302.70M | $277.56M | $284.31M | $304.14M | $295.86M | $306.89M | $277.63M | $302.36M | $311.33M | $278.99M | $243.41M | $267.02M | $248.40M | $253.62M | $221.28M | $242.74M | $200.04M | $190.08M | $222.06M | $219.86M | $108.78M | $269.14M | $274.90M | $269.53M | $254.80M |
| High Forecast | $342.26M | $317.48M | $295.25M | $303.96M | $330.56M | $308.22M | $281.33M | $290.80M | $307.15M | $301.26M | $368.26M | $279.29M | $307.88M | $317.01M | $334.78M | $292.09M | $320.42M | $298.08M | $304.35M | $265.53M | $291.29M | $240.05M | $228.09M | $266.48M | $263.83M | $130.54M | $322.97M | $329.88M | $323.44M | $305.76M |
| Low Forecast | $331.52M | $307.52M | $285.98M | $294.41M | $320.18M | $298.55M | $273.02M | $281.15M | $301.13M | $291.80M | $245.51M | $276.29M | $298.22M | $307.06M | $223.19M | $194.72M | $213.61M | $198.72M | $202.90M | $177.02M | $194.20M | $160.03M | $152.06M | $177.65M | $175.89M | $87.03M | $215.31M | $219.92M | $215.63M | $203.84M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.96% | - | 1.04% | 0.98% | 1.06% | 1.24% | 1.17% | 1.22% | - | 1.22% | 1.17% | 1.34% | - | 1.11% | 1.19% | 2.22% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.98% | 1.03% |
Acuity Brands's average Quarter SG&A projection for May 24 is $295.86M, based on 2 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $291.80M to $301.26M. The forecast indicates a 0.53% rise compared to AYI last annual SG&A of $294.30M (Feb 24).
Acuity Brands EPS Forecast
| Aug 26 | May 26 | Feb 26 | Nov 25 | Aug 25 | May 25 | Feb 25 | Nov 24 | Aug 24 | May 24 | Feb 24 | Nov 23 | Aug 23 | May 23 | Feb 23 | Nov 22 | Aug 22 | May 22 | Mar 22 | Nov 21 | Aug 21 | May 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 20 | Aug 20 | May 20 | Feb 20 | Nov 19 | Aug 19 | May 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $2.89 | - | $2.66 | $3.31 | $2.60 | $2.32 | $3.53 | $3.10 | - | $2.50 | $2.76 | $2.40 | - | $1.58 | $1.88 | $1.53 | $1.45 | $1.44 | $2.43 | $2.23 |
| Avg Forecast | $5.20 | $4.71 | $3.90 | $4.24 | $4.83 | $4.43 | $3.61 | $3.88 | $4.27 | $4.08 | $3.17 | $3.23 | $3.73 | $3.72 | $2.73 | $3.02 | $1.27 | $1.15 | $2.38 | $2.41 | $2.85 | $2.26 | $1.73 | $1.84 | $2.03 | $1.22 | $1.90 | $2.21 | $2.81 | $2.43 |
| High Forecast | $5.32 | $4.82 | $4.00 | $4.34 | $4.94 | $4.54 | $3.70 | $4.00 | $4.31 | $4.18 | $3.25 | $3.57 | $3.81 | $3.81 | $2.79 | $3.09 | $1.27 | $1.18 | $2.55 | $2.59 | $3.06 | $2.43 | $1.86 | $1.98 | $2.18 | $1.31 | $2.04 | $2.37 | $3.02 | $2.60 |
| Low Forecast | $5.11 | $4.63 | $3.84 | $4.16 | $4.74 | $4.36 | $3.51 | $3.80 | $4.21 | $4.01 | $3.11 | $3.03 | $3.66 | $3.66 | $2.68 | $2.96 | $1.27 | $1.13 | $2.27 | $2.30 | $2.72 | $2.16 | $1.65 | $1.76 | $1.94 | $1.16 | $1.81 | $2.11 | $2.68 | $2.31 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.91% | - | 0.71% | 0.89% | 0.95% | 0.77% | 2.78% | 2.68% | - | 1.04% | 0.97% | 1.06% | - | 0.86% | 0.93% | 1.25% | 0.76% | 0.65% | 0.86% | 0.92% |
According to 2 Wall Street analysts, Acuity Brands's projected average Quarter EPS for May 24 is $4.08, with a low estimate of $4.01 and a high estimate of $4.18. This represents a 41.26% increase compared to AYI previous annual EPS of $2.89 (Feb 24).
Acuity Brands Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE | Kimball Electronics | $17.73 | $23.75 | 33.95% | Buy |
| NVT | nVent Electric | $68.12 | $83.00 | 21.84% | Buy |
| AEIS | Advanced Energy Industries | $101.71 | $122.60 | 20.54% | Buy |
| ENS | EnerSys | $98.77 | $118.00 | 19.47% | Buy |
| ENR | Energizer | $31.71 | $37.67 | 18.80% | Hold |
| AYI | Acuity Brands | $300.20 | $318.33 | 6.04% | Hold |
| WIRE | Encore Wire | $289.84 | $295.00 | 1.78% | Hold |
| HUBB | Hubbell | $427.70 | $343.00 | -19.80% | Hold |
AYI Forecast FAQ
Is Acuity Brands a good buy?
No, according to 11 Wall Street analysts, Acuity Brands (AYI) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 5 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 45.45% of AYI's total ratings.
What is AYI's price target?
Acuity Brands (AYI) average price target is $318.33 with a range of $280 to $370, implying a 6.04% from its last price of $300.2. The data is based on 11 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Acuity Brands stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for AYI stock, the company can go up by 6.04% (from the last price of $300.2 to the average price target of $318.33), up by 23.25% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -6.73% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Acuity Brands stock reach $500?
AYI's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $318.33 does not support the claim that Acuity Brands can reach $500 in the near future.
What is Acuity Brands's current price target trend?
3 Wall Street analysts forecast a $321.33 price target for Acuity Brands (AYI) this month, up 7.04% from its last price of $300.2. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 7.04% and decreased by -4.88%, respectively.
What are Acuity Brands's analysts' financial forecasts?
Acuity Brands's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Aug 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $4.01B (high $4.08B, low $3.95B), average EBITDA is $595.01M (high $605.88M, low $586.86M), average net income is $527.81M (high $541.36M, low $516.94M), average SG&A $1.19B (high $1.21B, low $1.17B), and average EPS is $16.75 (high $17.18, low $16.4). AYI's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Aug 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $4.16B (high $4.24B, low $4.11B), average EBITDA is $618.62M (high $629.91M, low $610.14M), average net income is $568.95M (high $582.45M, low $558.81M), average SG&A $1.24B (high $1.26B, low $1.22B), and average EPS is $18.05 (high $18.48, low $17.73).
Did the AYI's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Acuity Brands's last annual report (Aug 2022), the company's revenue was $4.01B, beating the average analysts forecast of $3.72B by 7.81%. Apple's EBITDA was $613.6M, beating the average prediction of $516.19M by 18.87%. The company's net income was $384M, beating the average estimation of $319.38M by 20.23%. Apple's SG&A was $1.16B, beating the average forecast of $990.32M by 17.44%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $11.23, beating the average prediction of $7.22 by 55.59%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Feb 2024), Acuity Brands's revenue was $905.9M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $907.75M by -0.20%. The company's EBITDA was $118.1M, missing the average prediction of $142.03M by -16.85%. Acuity Brands's net income was $89.2M, beating the average estimation of $83.42M by 6.92%. The company's SG&A was $294.3M, missing the average forecast of $306.89M by -4.10%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $2.89, missing the average prediction of $3.17 by -8.87%