{"ticker": {"uuid": "75e12012-9a85-4ca2-aeef-9d3f445c8302", "symbol": "AYI", "name": "Acuity Brands Inc", "exchange": "NYSE", "country": "US", "sector": "Industrials", "industry": "Electrical Equipment & Parts"}, "articles": [{"title": "Investment in Intelligent Spaces Continues to Pay Off for Acuity", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxONi1aMHVjT001Z0dIVVBrV3Zza09LVlJSX1NzZWJyeDY1c0N4VElrdlJYbWhSUlM1d3AxNUpLbE1RMm9SVDE1SDh6UUFnMzAwdVhDS3NhaWJsYlVEaXczQVVUNTNMWEVabHFxcTJBbDJ3V2plOWVjOHlRQ1RSWkV3R255OTZVSHM4dU5hLU0ydFZiTmxyQXJ0T0dzcHFxbFFRUkZSUTZBdEVCYUtmRVlBNnZQN191WXM?oc=5", "source_name": "Morningstar", "published_at": "2026-07-17T13:24:22+00:00", "published_display": "17 Jul 2026 13:24", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Analyst Report: Acuity Inc.", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/m/be93936b-a95b-3f78-87e1-31ad4e02206a/analyst-report%3A-acuity-inc..html", "source_name": "Morningstar Research", "published_at": "2026-07-17T13:22:12+00:00", "published_display": "17 Jul 2026 13:22", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Brands Stock At 3-Week Low: Retail Sentiment Slips On Lighting Unit's Narrowed Full-Year Outlook \u2014 What Analysts Say Now", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxNYWxWRC1wQTR0eGpiSEYxSlQxUXBaQ2tseG9ad2dUVmJQc1pzZFdKMUpkcEk5RFliUjBzTU00dURFZHhkakR6d1MxUGNIOUhxdV96eEJxQVRzTUJsN3JqTEV5MElhY3VNa0VxVVkxZVdrMlBBLUo5VmJBQWRacWJtbTQ1NWZBUG1JZFBZbUVITkJRbGZkX3VhQ2hJanIwRmYxVkduV2UwNWl1bzllVkwzV1huSTVkMVdJMWJGY0x0VHI1LXByZDZoOTBtaHc?oc=5", "source_name": "Stocktwits", "published_at": "2026-07-17T05:26:18+00:00", "published_display": "17 Jul 2026 05:26", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "guidance", "event_label": "Guidance", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Inc (AYI) Stock Forecast, Price Targets and Analysts Predictions", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.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?oc=5", "source_name": "GuruFocus", "published_at": "2026-07-17T01:39:06+00:00", "published_display": "17 Jul 2026 01:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "guidance", "event_label": "Guidance", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Brands, JBT Marel, and Builders FirstSource Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know", "summary": "Acuity Brands, JBT Marel, and Builders FirstSource stocks experienced declines following an Iranian missile attack near the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed oil prices higher and reignited inflation fears, impacting the industrial sector. 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The article itself is very brief and primarily serves as a placeholder to announce this filing, providing associated stock ticker (AYI) and its current performan", "url": "https://ng.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/form-4-acuity-brands-inc-for-6-july-93CH-2587577", "source_name": "Investing.com Nigeria", "published_at": "2026-07-07T12:39:58", "published_display": "07 Jul 2026 12:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity (NYSE: AYI) SVP & General Counsel reports 1,200-share stock sale", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxQb09TRWNKRlVmaW5pdF9PSERtZGFldVFjamRnUF9fWjJYM3NQUTNnZk5xREg3ZGc1cEQ1emtRWFV2VVZ6S1BwMlFuUEdiSmR4SmdKRm8waXJCYXBfUk9tWTd2QzlqVG9DbTczQm9lQk5kNXlTVzdVY2JwaEVGOWgtUUJWTWx2dkhoQkJyX2hxVTVndWxBdHUxaGlOQWhicEF0NHMzeld0cGxOQQ?oc=5", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-06T20:13:06+00:00", "published_display": "06 Jul 2026 20:13", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "AYI (NYSE: AYI) files Form 144 to sell 1,200 shares from RSU vesting", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNMmJ2ZWt4SmpaUHBwT2VSVW04ODlRcU02ZHV4VWFIQklHbzRKNXJocGRKSlBIblQzSlFWMjNfbUllNHdEbjNlYkZEYlFXTEdRMEJaYVZFcUsxV1plZ08yYVFsY0l1eEJEcXFpOEh3MG52TG9nMU9NU0thMVdnSXA2Ylo1SWFQbTloNmpNTGdTaEpCSUU?oc=5", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-02T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "02 Jul 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 34, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Stock's Outlook Hinges on AIS Growth and Lighting Recovery", "summary": "Acuity Brands (AYI) is transitioning from primarily a lighting company to one focused on intelligent buildings and software. Its Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) segment is driving growth and margin expansion, offsetting the uneven performance of its traditional lighting business.", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/news/zacks:095c4bfae094b:0-acuity-stock-s-outlook-hinges-on-ais-growth-and-lighting-recovery/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-30T07:42:53", "published_display": "30 Jun 2026 07:42", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 61, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Brands Monday earnings calendar, shares ahead of next quarter update", "summary": "Acuity Brands Inc. is preparing for its next quarterly earnings update, with investors focusing on the company's financial performance. This update is part of a broader earnings season for industrial and construction-related firms in the U.S. and will provide insights into sales,", "url": "https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/acuity-brands-monday-earnings-calendar-shares-ahead-of-next-quarter/69654933", "source_name": "AD HOC NEWS", "published_at": "2026-06-29T18:40:34", "published_display": "29 Jun 2026 18:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Is Riding Smart Building Trends as Lighting Demand Lags", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/acuity-riding-smart-building-trends-152300188.html", "source_name": "Zacks", "published_at": "2026-06-29T15:23:00+00:00", "published_display": "29 Jun 2026 15:23", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "macro", "event_label": "Macro sensitivity", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Is Acuity Stock a Buy Now or a Hold After Strong Q3 Results?", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxOTzNsYmNwQy1XMDNaLXhOYUdZNFpXYkctd1ItdGM5b3JEbDlTOXZRNDYyM1BNWGJtMWxDUnc2LVRxa3VWWDJIcFJuUkpKSTQtdERiVjdHUXJlYzFwQzFCRVowa0hyb2VfV0tTOGg0UTVMSjZ1NDZnODdwT3YxSkhFYlZoejFzSmlNenNpbjA1c2hJenFy?oc=5", "source_name": "Market source", "published_at": "2026-06-29T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "29 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 82, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Inc.(NYSE: AYI) dropped from Russell 1000 Dynamic Index", "summary": "Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) has been removed from the Russell 1000 Dynamic Index. This news suggests a potential re-evaluation of the company's market position or performance by index compilers. The article also provides recent news regarding insider stock transactions and financial ", "url": "https://www.marketscreener.com/news/acuity-inc-nyse-ayi-dropped-from-russell-1000-dynamic-index-ce7f5fded88ef024", "source_name": "marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-06-28T20:42:00", "published_display": "28 Jun 2026 20:42", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 33, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Oppenheimer raises Acuity Brands stock price target on growth momentum", "summary": "Oppenheimer has increased its price target for Acuity Brands Inc. (NYSE: AYI) shares to $465 from $435, while maintaining an Outperform rating. This adjustment reflects the company's strong Intelligent Spaces growth, impressive gross profit margins, and recent fiscal third-quarte", "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/oppenheimer-raises-acuity-brands-stock-price-target-on-growth-momentum-93CH-4763366", "source_name": "Investing.com", "published_at": "2026-06-26T20:10:22", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 20:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 70, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 93, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) Surprises With Q2 CY2026 Sales", "summary": "Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) exceeded Q2 CY2026 revenue and adjusted EPS expectations, with sales increasing 1.6% year-on-year to $1.2 billion and profits reaching $5.31 per share. The company demonstrated solid execution, improved operating margins, and positive free cash flow, alth", "url": "https://stockstory.org/us/stocks/nyse/ayi/news/earnings/acuity-brands-nyseayi-surprises-with-q2-cy2026-sales", "source_name": "StockStory", "published_at": "2026-06-26T08:39:43", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 08:39", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 72, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity (AYI) Is Up 13.2% After Q3 Beat, Buybacks And Dividend Confirmation - What's Changed", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxPeUlZRHlvdzVLODhjdS15Ym40bEZtRmhrSzJLNlJSakdrOElGd1EtMlg4ZXhhNmoyS2lYSDg0eWRNVzFKVGdrSUo2OTZ2UXhobW94U296LWtUOThzRk9KZU1aaEZEUHg2dlZmdXpiMEpoVXRLWVEzUU50MFNnOFVMZ2ZiMW1rLXoxTHFF?oc=5", "source_name": "Market source", "published_at": "2026-06-26T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Brands (AYI) Stock Faces Margin Decline That Tests Bullish Earnings Narratives", "summary": "Acuity Brands (AYI) reported solid Q3 2026 results with US$1.2 billion in revenue and US$4.66 basic EPS, but its trailing twelve-month profit margin declined to 9.4% from 10.5% a year earlier. This margin compression tests bullish narratives, although the company's Intelligent Sp", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/capital-goods/nyse-ayi/acuity/news/acuity-brands-ayi-stock-faces-margin-decline-that-tests-bull", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-06-26T05:41:40", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 05:41", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Brand set to close Winona facility in November, causing more that 80 layoffs", "summary": "Acuity Brands, also known as Winona Lighting, is permanently closing its Winona, Minnesota facility in November, resulting in layoffs for 86 employees. The company cited the decision was made to better support customer and long-term business needs, transitioning manufacturing ope", "url": "https://www.wxow.com/news/coulee/acuity-brand-set-to-close-winona-facility-in-november-causing-more-that-80-layoffs/article_1a3ffe35-fe8b-4635-818a-a6b5f24e7982.html", "source_name": "WXOW", "published_at": "2026-06-25T21:41:40", "published_display": "25 Jun 2026 21:41", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 29, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Reports Fiscal 2026 Third-Quarter Results", "summary": "Acuity Inc. announced strong fiscal 2026 third-quarter results, with net sales reaching $1.2 billion, a 1.6% increase from the prior year. The company reported a 38.3% rise in operating profit to $193.3 million and a 46.2% increase in diluted EPS to $4.56. Growth was primarily dr", "url": "https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/06/25/3317349/28689/en/acuity-reports-fiscal-2026-third-quarter-results.html", "source_name": "GlobeNewswire", "published_at": "2026-06-25T09:40:12", "published_display": "25 Jun 2026 09:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 73, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Brands to Report Q3 Earnings: What to Expect This Season?", "summary": "Acuity Brands (AYI) is set to announce its third-quarter fiscal 2026 results. 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The Virginia-based company had already discontinued its Winona Custom brand in 2023, and operations at the plant are expected to cease by the end of August ", "url": "https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2026/06/18/acuity-brands-lighting-winona-reports-layoffs.html", "source_name": "The Business Journals", "published_at": "2026-06-18T19:46:41", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 19:46", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 29, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Brands Inc (AYI) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis", "summary": "This article provides a valuation analysis of Acuity Brands Inc (AYI), noting its current valuation score of 8.97 and a P/E ratio of 22.70. It highlights that the company ranks 19th out of 56 in the Homebuilding & Construction Supplies industry based on its valuation score. 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The closure, announced via a Minnesota Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN), is expected to be finalized around November 30, with manufacturing operatio", "url": "https://www.kttc.com/2026/06/18/acuity-brands-lighting-announces-winona-plant-closure-86-reportedly-facing-layoffs/", "source_name": "KTTC | Rochester, MN", "published_at": "2026-06-16T08:42:53", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 08:42", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 29, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Brands (AYI) Stock Valuation After Strong Margins Revenue And Buyback Momentum", "summary": "Acuity Brands (AYI) is gaining investor attention due to strong revenue, gross margins, and consistent share repurchases, with its stock trading 15.7% below the fair value estimate of $352.50. 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Its Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) segment is driving growth and margin expansion, offsetting the uneven performance of its traditional lighting business.", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/news/zacks:095c4bfae094b:0-acuity-stock-s-outlook-hinges-on-ais-growth-and-lighting-recovery/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-30T07:42:53", "published_display": "30 Jun 2026 07:42", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 61, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Acuity Brands Monday earnings calendar, shares ahead of next quarter update", "summary": "Acuity Brands Inc. is preparing for its next quarterly earnings update, with investors focusing on the company's financial performance. 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