Acuity Inc. Reports 20.2% Revenue Growth in Q1 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 08 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Revenue Growth: Acuity Inc. reported a 20.2% year-over-year increase in net sales for Q1 2026, reaching $1.14 billion, aligning with analyst consensus estimates and demonstrating ongoing momentum in its intelligent building solutions business.
- Earnings Beat: The company posted an adjusted EPS of $4.69, surpassing the analyst consensus of $4.59, indicating enhanced profitability that may attract more investor interest.
- Positive Market Reaction: Acuity's strong earnings report led to a rise in its stock price, reflecting market confidence in its future growth potential, particularly against the backdrop of sustained demand in the intelligent building sector.
- Industry Leadership: This performance not only solidifies Acuity's leadership position in the intelligent building solutions market but also positions the company for potential market share expansion and increased competitive advantage in the future.
Analyst Views on AYI
Wall Street analysts forecast AYI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AYI is 401.25 USD with a low forecast of 375.00 USD and a high forecast of 435.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 312.800
Low
375.00
Averages
401.25
High
435.00
Current: 312.800
Low
375.00
Averages
401.25
High
435.00
About AYI
Acuity Inc., formerly Acuity Brands, Inc., is an industrial technology company. The Company uses technology to solve problems in space and light. The Company's segments include Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS). The Company offers various products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. It operates across North America, Europe and Asia.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
