For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending August 31), Acuity Brands Inc. (NYSE: AYI) has reported a -4% decline in E.P.S. from $3.86 a year ago to $3.71 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through August 31, E.P.S. were $12.85 versus $13.68 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -6%.
Recent Price Action
On 10/1/25, Acuity Brands Inc. (NYSE: AYI) stock enjoyed a very large increase of 5.4%, closing at $363.00. Moreover, exceptionally high trading volume at 332% of normal accompanied the advance. The stock has performed in line with the market over the last nine months and has risen 7.3% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Acuity Brands has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing contradictory signals. Acuity Brands has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 34 but a slightly positive Power Rating of 65, triggering the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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