Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) Stock Forecast
AYI analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.57 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $375.17 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +23.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
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- 52-week range
- $257.79 – $376.69
AYI analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AYI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AYI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $5.08 | $4.87 | $5.27 | $4.69 | +8.3% | 6 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $4.46 | $4.17 | $4.70 | $4.14 | +7.7% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $21.34 | $20.85 | $21.90 | $19.90 | +7.2% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $23.29 | $22.90 | $23.85 | $21.34 | +9.1% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AYI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $1.17B | $1.15B | $1.19B | +2.4% | 5 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $1.11B | $1.10B | $1.12B | +4.8% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.82B | $4.78B | $4.86B | +3.9% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $5.06B | $4.96B | $5.11B | +5.0% | 6 |
AYI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AYI revenue: reported and forecast
AYI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $5.09 | $5.09 | $5.09 | $5.09 | $5.08 | −0.2% | 2 up · 3 down |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $4.58 | $4.58 | $4.58 | $4.58 | $4.46 | −2.7% | 0 up · 5 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $21.64 | $21.69 | $21.69 | $21.43 | $21.34 | −1.4% | 1 up · 5 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $23.77 | $23.84 | $23.84 | $23.84 | $23.29 | −2.0% | 1 up · 5 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AYI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AYI beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from AYI
7 analysts cover Acuity Brands; their consensus rating is buy (3.57 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $375.17, 23.7% above the latest close of $303.25. Analysts expect earnings of $21.34 per share for FY2027, +7.2% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $23.29 per share on revenue of $5.1 billion. Acuity Brands beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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AYI forecast FAQ
What is Acuity Brands's price target?
The average analyst price target for Acuity Brands is $375.17, 23.7% above the latest close of $303.25.
Is Acuity Brands a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering Acuity Brands, 1 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Acuity Brands's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $21.34 per share for FY2027 (range $20.85 to $21.90); for FY2028 the estimate is $23.29.
What is Acuity Brands's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $4.8 billion, growth of 3.9%; for FY2028 it is $5.1 billion.
Does Acuity Brands usually beat earnings estimates?
Acuity Brands reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.