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Acuity Inc. (De) (AYI) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
AYI rises 1.7% to $301.87. Closed at $301.87, +1.68% vs the prior close of $296.87. Day range $293.25–$303.60, opened at $294.15.
Last close$301.87+1.68%
Day range293.25–303.60
Open294.15
Volume258.50K
52-week range257.04–380.17
Avg volume (20d)429.28K
AYI daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — AYI rises 1.7% to $301.87
- Closed at $301.87, +1.68% vs the prior close of $296.87. Day range $293.25–$303.60, opened at $294.15.
- Volume was 258.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 307.89K.
- Price is -6.6% vs its 50-day average ($323.37) and -3.0% vs its 200-day average ($311.25).
- 52-week range $257.04–$380.17; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 20.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — AYI dips 1.4% to $296.87
- Closed at $296.87, -1.41% vs the prior close of $301.12. Day range $295.45–$301.64, opened at $299.00.
- Volume was 282.00K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 307.51K.
- Price is -8.5% vs its 50-day average ($324.52) and -4.7% vs its 200-day average ($311.58).
- 52-week range $257.04–$380.17; today's close sits at 32% of that range, 21.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — AYI rises 1.6% to $301.12
- Closed at $301.12, +1.64% vs the prior close of $296.27. Day range $293.62–$301.64, opened at $295.26.
- Volume was 344.10K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 307.47K.
- Price is -7.5% vs its 50-day average ($325.55) and -3.5% vs its 200-day average ($311.96).
- 52-week range $257.04–$380.17; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 20.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — AYI dips 0.7% to $296.27, a 3-month low
- Closed at $296.27, -0.69% vs the prior close of $298.34. Day range $295.40–$299.97, opened at $298.41.
- Volume was 285.40K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 313.14K.
- Price is -9.2% vs its 50-day average ($326.22) and -5.1% vs its 200-day average ($312.32).
- 52-week range $257.04–$380.17; today's close sits at 32% of that range, 22.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — AYI dips 0.7% to $298.34
- Closed at $298.34, -0.70% vs the prior close of $300.43. Day range $296.90–$302.44, opened at $302.33.
- Volume was 311.60K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 311.49K.
- Price is -8.7% vs its 50-day average ($326.86) and -4.6% vs its 200-day average ($312.70).
- 52-week range $257.04–$380.17; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 21.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — AYI ends flat (+0.0%) to $300.43
- Closed at $300.43, +0.00% vs the prior close of $300.42. Day range $295.82–$302.30, opened at $295.82.
- Volume was 249.80K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 312.75K.
- Price is -8.3% vs its 50-day average ($327.65) and -4.0% vs its 200-day average ($313.04).
- 52-week range $257.04–$380.17; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 21.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — AYI dips 0.8% to $300.42, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $300.42, -0.84% vs the prior close of $302.98. Day range $293.91–$300.98, opened at $298.03.
- Volume was 470.10K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 310.74K.
- Price is -8.5% vs its 50-day average ($328.32) and -4.1% vs its 200-day average ($313.36).
- 52-week range $257.04–$380.17; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 21.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — AYI dips 0.6% to $302.98
- Closed at $302.98, -0.61% vs the prior close of $304.84. Day range $302.14–$310.61, opened at $306.80.
- Volume was 392.20K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 308.68K.
- Price is -8.0% vs its 50-day average ($329.19) and -3.4% vs its 200-day average ($313.65).
- 52-week range $257.04–$380.17; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 20.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — AYI dips 1.3% to $304.84
- Closed at $304.84, -1.27% vs the prior close of $308.76. Day range $301.09–$308.87, opened at $308.87.
- Volume was 491.20K shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 302.55K.
- Price is -7.6% vs its 50-day average ($329.85) and -2.9% vs its 200-day average ($313.89).
- 52-week range $257.04–$380.17; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 19.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — AYI jumps 3.2% to $308.76 on 2.6x normal volume
- Closed at $308.76, +3.17% vs the prior close of $299.28. Day range $303.90–$312.06, opened at $303.90.
- Volume was 745.80K shares, 2.6x its 50-day average of 291.14K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -6.5% vs its 50-day average ($330.36) and -1.7% vs its 200-day average ($314.15).
- 52-week range $257.04–$380.17; today's close sits at 42% of that range, 18.8% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade AYI
- Last results release: Oct 1, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jun 25, 2026, Apr 2, 2026, Jan 8, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Dec 31, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.52% (largest 4.2%).
- Liquidity: about 429.28K shares (≈$129.59M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $301.87 vs a range of $257.04–$380.17 (36% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Jul 17, 2026 ($0.2/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 2 open-market buys, 13 sales; latest: Karen J Holcom sold 2,000 shares on Sep 1, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 1, 2026; 8-K Sep 29, 2026; 8-K Jun 25, 2026.
- Share count: 29.94M shares outstanding (Jun 23, 2026), -2.3% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment.
AYI market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 294.15 | 303.60 | 293.25 | 301.87 | 258.50K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 299.00 | 301.64 | 295.45 | 296.87 | 282.00K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 295.26 | 301.64 | 293.62 | 301.12 | 344.10K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 298.41 | 299.97 | 295.40 | 296.27 | 285.40K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 302.33 | 302.44 | 296.90 | 298.34 | 311.60K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 295.82 | 302.30 | 295.82 | 300.43 | 249.80K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 298.03 | 300.98 | 293.91 | 300.42 | 470.10K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 306.80 | 310.61 | 302.14 | 302.98 | 392.20K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 308.87 | 308.87 | 301.09 | 304.84 | 491.20K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 303.90 | 312.06 | 303.90 | 308.76 | 745.80K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 306.44 | 312.89 | 293.18 | 299.28 | 821.10K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 309.97 | 314.43 | 306.76 | 309.81 | 631.30K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 304.75 | 309.31 | 302.97 | 308.79 | 420.20K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 300.08 | 314.20 | 299.49 | 305.91 | 636.70K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 312.71 | 319.64 | 309.91 | 319.42 | 478.00K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 303.18 | 314.63 | 303.18 | 309.45 | 368.30K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 309.60 | 314.82 | 305.25 | 306.06 | 332.50K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 310.09 | 313.51 | 307.70 | 310.77 | 254.70K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 306.88 | 308.65 | 300.03 | 306.46 | 264.60K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 299.38 | 303.42 | 296.18 | 302.96 | 547.50K |
About Acuity Inc. (De)
Acuity Inc. (De) (AYI) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment”. Its business address is in ATLANTA, GA. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends August 31. SEC CIK 1144215.
AYI board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Neil Ashe | President & CEO | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Marcia J Avedon | Director | Jan 23, 2026 |
| W. Patrick Battle | Director | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Michael J Bender | Director | Jan 23, 2026 |
| George Douglas Jr Dillard | Director | Jan 23, 2026 |
| James H Jr Hance | Director | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Maya Leibman | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Laura O'Shaughnessy | Director | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Mark Sachleben | Director | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Nicholas Tzitzon | Director | Sep 28, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Neil Ashe | President & CEO | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Barry R Goldman | SVP & General Counsel | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Karen J Holcom | SVP & Chief Financial Officer | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Dianne S Mills | SVP & Chief HR Officer | Oct 27, 2025 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Karen J Holcom | Sale | 2,000 | $329.62 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Barry R Goldman | Sale | 1,200 | $365.65 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Karen J Holcom | Sale | 2,076 | $303.14 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Maya Leibman | Buy | 200 | $288.83 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Laura O'Shaughnessy | Buy | 1,000 | $282.98 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Karen J Holcom | Sale | 4,974 | $309.23 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Barry R Goldman | Sale | 1,007 | $362.80 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Barry R Goldman | Sale | 378 | $363.79 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Barry R Goldman | Sale | 1,839 | $364.94 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Barry R Goldman | Sale | 200 | $370.23 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Barry R Goldman | Sale | 102 | $366.65 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Barry R Goldman | Sale | 493 | $368.49 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Barry R Goldman | Sale | 470 | $365.75 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Barry R Goldman | Sale | 1,839 | $367.54 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Barry R Goldman | Sale | 2,848 | $368.32 |
AYI financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2025 | $4.35B | $396.60M | 12.53 | $601.40M |
| Aug 31, 2024 | $3.84B | $422.60M | 13.44 | $619.20M |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $3.95B | $346.00M | 10.76 | $578.10M |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $4.01B | $384.00M | 11.08 | $316.30M |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $3.46B | $306.30M | 8.38 | $408.70M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $4.64B, total liabilities $1.78B, cash $411.90M (as of May 31, 2026).
AYI earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $299.28 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $359.39 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $265.39 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $322.26 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $363.00 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $304.18 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $257.26 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $313.64 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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