Rating Change
Oppenheimer reiterated its Outperform rating on Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) on October 08, 2026.
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Oppenheimer Reiterates Outperform Rating on Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI)
Oppenheimer reiterated its Outperform rating on Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) on October 08, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) · reiterate
- Firm
- Oppenheimer
- Rating
- Outperform to Outperform
- Price at event
- $300.43
- Market capitalization
- $11.5B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Oppenheimer maintained an Outperform rating on Acuity Brands (AYI) on October 8, 2026, while the stock trades at $300.43 with an $11.5B market cap.
Market Context
Acuity Brands, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector. The stock currently trades at $300.43 with a market capitalization of $11.5B. The stock has declined 14.9% over the past 52 weeks.
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Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Acuity Brands, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 2 Buy, 8 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 08, 2026 | Oppenheimer | Outperform | N/A |
| Oct 02, 2026 | Baird | Neutral | N/A |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Baird | Neutral | N/A |
| Sep 28, 2026 | William Blair | Market Perform | N/A |
| Jul 01, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Outperform rating mean for AYI?
A rating of Outperform from Oppenheimer reflects the analyst's outlook on Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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