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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 Time Period Acuity Brands to Announce Fiscal 2025 Second-Quarter Results on April 3, 2025March 3 at 4:15 PM | globenewswire.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Shares Purchased by Fisher Asset Management LLCFisher Asset Management LLC raised its position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 1.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 188,670 shares of the electronics maker's stock aftMarch 3 at 4:30 AM | marketbeat.com35,640 Shares in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Acquired by Proficio Capital Partners LLCProficio Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 35,640 shares of the electronics maker's stock, valued at approximately $10,March 3 at 4:02 AM | marketbeat.comVersor Investments LP Takes $474,000 Position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Versor Investments LP acquired a new position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 1,623 shares of the electronics maker's stock, valued atMarch 2 at 4:35 AM | marketbeat.comOppenheimer Asset Management Inc. Sells 1,284 Shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. lessened its position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 10.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 11,095 shares of the electronics maker's stock after sellingMarch 2 at 4:25 AM | marketbeat.comY Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Purchases New Stake in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd bought a new position in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 1,896 shares of the electronics maker's stock, valued at approxMarch 2 at 3:41 AM | marketbeat.comIllumine Investment Management LLC Makes New Investment in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Illumine Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 2,682 shares of the electronics maker's stock,March 1 at 7:34 AM | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) Stock Rating Lowered by StockNews.comMarch 1 at 2:09 AM | americanbankingnews.comAcuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) Downgraded by StockNews.com to BuyStockNews.com downgraded Acuity Brands from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Saturday.March 1 at 2:07 AM | marketbeat.comIllinois Municipal Retirement Fund Cuts Position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund lowered its holdings in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 11.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 14,907 shares of the electronics maker's stock after selling 1,928 shares durinFebruary 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Shares Purchased by Handelsbanken Fonder ABHandelsbanken Fonder AB grew its stake in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 64.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,600 shares of the electronics maker's stock after purchasinFebruary 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comTruist Financial Corp Has $2.28 Million Position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Truist Financial Corp raised its holdings in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 60.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,807 shares of the electronics maker's stock after buying an additional 2,934 sFebruary 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Receives $341.40 Consensus PT from BrokeragesFebruary 26, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Sells 1,147 Shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Principal Financial Group Inc. cut its stake in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 1.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 70,083 shares of the electroFebruary 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Shares Bought by Allianz Asset Management GmbHAllianz Asset Management GmbH raised its position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 2.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 152,187 shares of the electronics maker's stock after purchasing anFebruary 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comIeq Capital LLC Invests $4 Million in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Ieq Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 13,686 shares of the electronics maker's stock, valued at approximatelyFebruary 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Lowers Stake in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC cut its position in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 9.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 9,050 shareFebruary 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Shares Sold by New York State Common Retirement FundNew York State Common Retirement Fund reduced its position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 10.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 123,641 shares of the electronics maker's stock after selling 1February 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsShares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of "Moderate Buy" by the six ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and three have given a buy recommeFebruary 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comAsset Management One Co. Ltd. Purchases New Holdings in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Asset Management One Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 3,777 shares of the electronics maker's stock, valued at approximately $1,125February 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comRhumbline Advisers Sells 2,349 Shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Rhumbline Advisers cut its position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 2.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 81,248 shares of the electronics maker's stock after selling 2,349 shares during theFebruary 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Short Interest Up 8.3% in JanuaryAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 856,500 shares, an increase of 8.3% from the January 15th total of 790,800 shares. Currently, 2.8% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 314,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.7 days.February 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comStockNews.com Upgrades Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) to Strong-BuyStockNews.com raised shares of Acuity Brands from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday.February 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Holdings Raised by Van ECK Associates CorpVan ECK Associates Corp grew its stake in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 35.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 26,413 shares of the electronics maker's stock afteFebruary 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comAutumn Glory Partners LLC Takes Position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Autumn Glory Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 1,000 shares of the electronics maker's stock, valued at approximaFebruary 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Shares Sold by Arcus Capital Partners LLCArcus Capital Partners LLC trimmed its position in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 30.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,644 shares of the electronics maker's stock aftFebruary 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Shares Bought by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. raised its position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 16.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 6,500 shares of the electronics maker's stock after acquiring an additional 909 shares during the periodFebruary 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands announces senior VP retirement plansFebruary 13, 2025 | msn.comEntropy Technologies LP Boosts Stock Holdings in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Entropy Technologies LP grew its position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 47.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,473 shares of the electronics maker's stock after puFebruary 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) Downgraded by StockNews.com to "Buy"StockNews.com downgraded Acuity Brands from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday.February 11, 2025 | marketbeat.com10,054 Shares in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Purchased by Lightrock Netherlands B.V.Lightrock Netherlands B.V. bought a new position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 10,054 shares of the electronics maker's stock, valued at approximately $2,952,000. AFebruary 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comAre Robust Financials Driving The Recent Rally In Acuity Brands, Inc.'s (NYSE:AYI) Stock?February 10, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comRobertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC Has $10.52 Million Holdings in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 25.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 36,000 shaFebruary 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) Stock Price Down 6.5% - Time to Sell?Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) Stock Price Down 6.5% - Should You Sell?February 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Stock Holdings Lowered by Boston Trust Walden CorpBoston Trust Walden Corp cut its position in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 6.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 205,907 shares of the electronics maker's stock after selling 14February 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Shares Sold by Swedbank ABSwedbank AB trimmed its holdings in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 8.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 72,740 shares of the electronicsFebruary 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comPacer Advisors Inc. Has $2.48 Million Stock Holdings in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Pacer Advisors Inc. decreased its position in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 98.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 8,482 shares of the electronics maker's stock afterFebruary 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comPeering Into Acuity Brands's Recent Short InterestJanuary 31, 2025 | benzinga.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Stock Holdings Increased by Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V.Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. raised its stake in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 22.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 134,591 shares of the electronics maker's stock after buying an additionalJanuary 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comKBC Group NV Buys 10,928 Shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)KBC Group NV boosted its stake in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 109.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 20,901 shares of the electronics maker's stock after acquiring an additional 10,928 shares during theJanuary 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comMcKinley Carter Wealth Services Inc. Increases Stock Holdings in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)McKinley Carter Wealth Services Inc. boosted its stake in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) by 6.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 22,620 shares of the electronics maker's stock after acquiring an additional 1,335 shares duJanuary 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comSmith Group Asset Management LLC Purchases New Holdings in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI)Smith Group Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 67,446 shares of the electroniJanuary 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands Q1 2025 Earnings Call HighlightsJanuary 28, 2025 | tipranks.comQ-SYS Expands AcousticDesign™ Series with Large-Format Ceiling LoudspeakersJanuary 28, 2025 | businesswire.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Get Free Report) has been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the six brokerages that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to thJanuary 27, 2025 | marketbeat.com794 Shares in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Acquired by Merit Financial Group LLCMerit Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 794 shares of the electronics maker's stock, valued at aJanuary 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands board boosts dividend 13% to 17c per shareJanuary 24, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comAcuity Brands shareholders approve board, reject bylaw proposalJanuary 24, 2025 | msn.comZacks Research Predicts Lower Earnings for Acuity BrandsAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI - Free Report) - Research analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for Acuity Brands in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, January 21st. Zacks Research analyst A. Ram now expects that the electronics maker wJanuary 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) Announces Dividend Increase - $0.17 Per ShareAcuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 3rd will be given a dividend of 0.17 per share by the electronics maker on Friday, February 14th. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.20%. This is a boost from Acuity Brands's previous quarterly dividend of $0.15.January 23, 2025 | marketbeat.com Get Acuity Brands News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for AYI and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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