Acuity Brands, Inc. provides lighting and building management solutions and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications in North America and internationally. The company offers lighting and control products and solutions, including recessed, surface, and suspended lighting; down, decorative, emergency and exit, track, day, special-use, street and roadway, parking garage, tunnel, underwater, area pedestrian, flood, decorative site, and landscape lighting; occupancy sensors; photo controls; relay panels; architectural dimming panels; and integrated lighting controls systems. It also provides building management systems, lighting, lighting controls, and location aware applications; and light emitting diode drivers, power supplies, modular wiring, sensors, glass, and inverters, as well as services across applications that primarily relate to monitoring and controlling lighting systems through network technologies and the commissioning of control systems. The company markets its products under the Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Peerless, Gotham, Mark Architectural Lighting, Winona Lighting, Juno, Indy, Aculux, Healthcare Lighting, Hydrel, American Electric Lighting, Sunoptics, eldoLED, Distech Controls, nLight, ROAM, Sensor Switch, IOTA, A-light, Cyclone, Eureka, Luminaire LED, Luminis, Dark to Light, RELOC Wiring Solutions, DGLogik, and Atrius brands. It serves electrical distributors, retail home improvement centers, electric utilities, national accounts, system integrators, utility distributors, value-added resellers, digital retailers, government entities and municipalities, lighting showrooms, developers, original equipment manufacturers, and energy service companies, as well as the new construction, renovation, and maintenance and repair markets. Acuity Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 1/14/2025 | $304.00 → $370.00 | Equal-Weight → Overweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 1/6/2025 | $304.00 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 1/2/2025 | Mkt Perform → Outperform | William Blair | |
| 6/28/2024 | $295.00 → $260.00 | Overweight → Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 4/4/2024 | $250.00 → $315.00 | Outperform | Oppenheimer |
| 12/16/2022 | $200.00 → $190.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Robert W. Baird |
| 6/23/2022 | Outperform → Mkt Perform | William Blair | |
| 1/10/2022 | $237.00 → $245.00 | Outperform | Credit Suisse |
| 1/4/2022 | $206.00 → $213.00 | Neutral | UBS |
| 1/4/2022 | $225.00 → $237.00 | Outperform | Credit Suisse |
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Board Terminates CEO Ashley Buchanan for Cause Michael Bender Appointed Interim CEO Company Provides Preliminary Expectations for First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Kohl's Corporation ("Kohl's" or the "Company") (NYSE:KSS) today announced that the Kohl's Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Michael Bender as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mr. Bender has served as a Director of the Board since July 2019 and was appointed Board Chair in May 2024. Mr. Bender's appointment follows the Board's decision to terminate Ashley Buchanan for cause. An investigation conducted by outside counsel and overseen by the Audit Committee of the Board determined
Delivered Net Sales of $1B, an Increase of 11% Compared to the Prior YearDelivered Operating Profit of $110M, Down 7 % Compared to the Prior Year; Grew Adjusted Operating Profit to $163M, Up 16% Compared to the Prior YearDelivered Diluted EPS of $2.45, Down 14% Compared to the Prior Year; Grew Adjusted Diluted EPS to $3.73, Up 10% Compared to the Prior YearClosed QSC Acquisition During the Quarter ATLANTA, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Inc. (NYSE:AYI), ("Acuity"), a market-leading industrial technology company, delivered net sales of $1.0 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 ended February 28, 2025, an increase of $100.4 million, or 11.1 percent, compared to the prior
Atlanta, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Inc. (NYSE:AYI) will pay a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share. The dividend is payable on May 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 18, 2025. About Acuity Acuity Inc. (NYSE:AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, l
ATLANTA, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) (the "Company") will release fiscal 2025 second quarter results on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET. Neil Ashe, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Brands will lead the call. The webcast, earnings release, and supplemental presentation can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.investors.acuitybrands.com on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The online replay will remain available for a limited time following the call. A replay of the call will also be posted to the Investor Relations site two hours after the c
Atlanta, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) (the "Company"), a market leading industrial technology company, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") increased its quarterly dividend by 13 percent to 17 cents per share from 15 cents per share. The dividend is payable on February 14, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 3, 2025. About Acuity Brands Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Acuity Intelligent Spaces, we design, manufacture, and bring to ma
Delivered Net Sales of $952M, an Increase of 2% Compared to the Prior YearGrew Operating Profit to $133M, Flat Compared to the Prior Year; Adjusted Operating Profit of $159M, up 3% Over the Prior YearReported Diluted EPS of $3.35, up 4% Over the Prior Year; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $3.97, up 7% Over the Prior YearCompleted the Acquisition of QSC, LLC Effective January 1, 2025 ATLANTA, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) (the "Company"), a market-leading industrial technology company, announced net sales of $951.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 ended November 30, 2024, an increase of $16.9 million, or 1.8 percent, compared to the prior year. "Our f
ATLANTA, Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) (the "Company") today announced that it will now release its fiscal 2025 first-quarter results on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. (EST), followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. (EST). Neil Ashe, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Brands will lead the call. The Company originally scheduled the release of its fiscal 2025 first-quarter results on January 9, 2025. The change reflects the observance of the National Day of Mourning in recognition of the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. The webcast, earnings release, and supplemental presentation can be accessed via the Investor
Atlanta, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands to Announce Fiscal 2025 First-Quarter Results on January 9, 2025 Atlanta, December 3, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) (the "Company") today announced that it is planning to release its fiscal 2025 first-quarter results on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. (EST), followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. (EST). Neil Ashe, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Brands will lead the call. The webcast, earnings release, and supplemental presentation can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.investors.acuitybrands.com on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
QSC, a Pioneer in Audiovisual Solutions, to Be Acquired by Acuity, a Leading Industrial-Technology Company QSC, LLC ("QSC" or "the Company"), a market leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of audio, video, and control solutions that are designed to create impactful experiences, today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Acuity Brands, Inc. ("Acuity"). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241023703409/en/Acuity announces the acquisition of QSC (Graphic: Business Wire) "Bringing QSC together with Acuity underscores the critical role AV technology plays in live, hybrid,
Increased Fiscal Q4 2024 Net Sales 2% to $1.03B Compared to the Prior Year Reported Fiscal Q4 2024 Diluted EPS of $3.77, up 43% Over the Prior Year; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.30, up 8% Over the Prior YearDelivered Fiscal 2024 Net Sales of $3.8B, a 3% Decline Compared to the Prior Year Reported Fiscal 2024 Diluted EPS of $13.44, up 25% Over the Prior Year; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $15.56, up 11% Over the Prior Year Generated $619M in Cash Flow from Operations in Fiscal 2024, up 7% Over the Prior Year ATLANTA, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) (the "Company"), a market-leading industrial technology company, announced net sales of $1.03 billion in the fourth qu
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Board Terminates CEO Ashley Buchanan for Cause Michael Bender Appointed Interim CEO Company Provides Preliminary Expectations for First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Kohl's Corporation ("Kohl's" or the "Company") (NYSE:KSS) today announced that the Kohl's Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Michael Bender as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mr. Bender has served as a Director of the Board since July 2019 and was appointed Board Chair in May 2024. Mr. Bender's appointment follows the Board's decision to terminate Ashley Buchanan for cause. An investigation conducted by outside counsel and overseen by the Audit Committee of the Board determined
Delivered Net Sales of $1B, an Increase of 11% Compared to the Prior YearDelivered Operating Profit of $110M, Down 7 % Compared to the Prior Year; Grew Adjusted Operating Profit to $163M, Up 16% Compared to the Prior YearDelivered Diluted EPS of $2.45, Down 14% Compared to the Prior Year; Grew Adjusted Diluted EPS to $3.73, Up 10% Compared to the Prior YearClosed QSC Acquisition During the Quarter ATLANTA, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Inc. (NYSE:AYI), ("Acuity"), a market-leading industrial technology company, delivered net sales of $1.0 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 ended February 28, 2025, an increase of $100.4 million, or 11.1 percent, compared to the prior
Atlanta, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Inc. (NYSE:AYI) will pay a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share. The dividend is payable on May 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 18, 2025. About Acuity Acuity Inc. (NYSE:AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, l
ATLANTA, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc.'s (NYSE:AYI) corporate name is changing from Acuity Brands, Inc. to Acuity Inc. effective March 26, 2025. Acuity will continue to operate through two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), formerly Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG). We will continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "AYI". "Acuity is positioned for long term growth. We are innovators, disruptors and builders who are creating stakeholder value and compounding shareholder wealth," said Neil Ashe, Chief Executive Officer. "We are using technology to solve problems, redefine industries and cr
ATLANTA, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) (the "Company") will release fiscal 2025 second quarter results on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET. Neil Ashe, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Brands will lead the call. The webcast, earnings release, and supplemental presentation can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.investors.acuitybrands.com on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The online replay will remain available for a limited time following the call. A replay of the call will also be posted to the Investor Relations site two hours after the c
Enhancing meeting experiences for Google Meet with vision-based room control, including automated camera tracking and switching QSC, LLC., is pleased to announce that Q-SYS VisionSuite now supports Google Meet. The Q-SYS VisionSuite AI Accelerator for presenter tracking joins the list of Q-SYS solutions certified for Google Meet—including Q-SYS Core processors, NC Series cameras, and networked microphones—adding vision-based control with presenter tracking and participant camera switching to the platform. Now, Google Meet customers can have more power and flexibility in designing large spaces that give a dynamic view of the speaker for those in the virtual meeting. Designed for high-imp
QSC, LLC. announces the expansion of the Q-SYS AcousticDesign™ Series with new large-format ceiling loudspeakers. This addition includes 8-inch and 10-inch models, along with an 8-inch subwoofer, designed to deliver high-fidelity audio for a wide range of applications in hospitality, entertainment, and beyond. The new AcousticDesign™ Series loudspeakers, certified across major UC platforms, deliver consistent tonal characteristics as found across the entire AD Series portfolio, allowing integrators to design audio solutions tailored to the unique needs of each space. The bezel-less, blind-mount design meets modern architectural requirements, ensuring seamless integration into any environm
Atlanta, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) (the "Company"), a market leading industrial technology company, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") increased its quarterly dividend by 13 percent to 17 cents per share from 15 cents per share. The dividend is payable on February 14, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 3, 2025. About Acuity Brands Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Acuity Intelligent Spaces, we design, manufacture, and bring to ma
QSC Asia Ltd. announces the grand opening of its seventh Q-SYS Experience Center in Hong Kong, providing an innovative and interactive environment for customers and partners to explore the versatility of Q-SYS solutions. Customers and partners will have an opportunity to experience how Q-SYS can elevate collaboration spaces with the use of multicamera switching, room automation, presenter tracking, and more. Equipped with the latest Q-SYS audio, video, and control technology, the center will act as a hub for our partners and customers to gain valuable insight into the future of collaboration spaces, allowing them to get hands on with products and view them in a multitude of real-world app
QSC, LLC announces the launch of the Q-SYS NV Series NV-1-H-WE, a single-channel HDMI wallplate encoder designed to deliver network video distribution in spaces where traditional surface-mount enclosures are not ideal. This discreet, innovative solution is perfect for flexible and divisible spaces or areas with reconfigurable furniture. NV-1-H-WE joins the growing Q-SYS NV Series portfolio, which includes the NV-32-H, a multi-stream video endpoint, and the recently released NV-21-HU, a compact, dual-channel endpoint. This new addition allows designers to customize and optimize their systems by mixing and matching endpoints to tailor their video distribution solutions based on connectivity
Morgan Stanley upgraded Acuity Brands from Equal-Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $370.00 from $304.00 previously
Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Acuity Brands with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $304.00
William Blair upgraded Acuity Brands from Mkt Perform to Outperform
Wells Fargo downgraded Acuity Brands from Overweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $260.00 from $295.00 previously
Oppenheimer reiterated coverage of Acuity Brands with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $315.00 from $250.00 previously
Robert W. Baird downgraded Acuity Brands from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $190.00 from $200.00 previously
William Blair downgraded Acuity Brands from Outperform to Mkt Perform
Credit Suisse reiterated coverage of Acuity Brands with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $245.00 from $237.00 previously
UBS reiterated coverage of Acuity Brands with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $213.00 from $206.00 previously
Credit Suisse reiterated coverage of Acuity Brands with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $237.00 from $225.00 previously
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ATLANTA, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) ("Acuity"), a market-leading industrial technology company, announced that Sach Sankpal, SVP and Chief Growth and Transformation Officer, has been appointed as President of Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls ("ABL"). "Since joining Acuity two years ago, Sach has been a positive influence on our performance and our culture," stated Neil Ashe, Chairman, President and CEO of Acuity Brands, Inc. "He brings over 30 years of experience accelerating transformation, driving innovation and positioning global industrial technology organizations for future growth." Trevor Palmer, the current President of the AB
Vernon Nagel brings extensive executive leadership experience and financial expertise to the ScanSource Board of Directors ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced the appointment of Vernon J. Nagel to its Board of Directors, effective August 16, 2023. Mr. Nagel's appointment expands the Board to nine members. Mr. Nagel brings extensive executive leadership, financial and accounting expertise to the ScanSource Board of Directors. Mr. Nagel served as Executive Chairman of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI), a publicly traded industrial technology company from February 2020 until his retirement in December 2020. Mr. Nagel pr
Former Doctor On Demand CEO, Hill Ferguson, steps down Included Health, the first company to fully integrate navigation and virtual care, today announced the appointment of Michael Bender to the company's Board of Directors. The board will continue with seven seats. At the same time Hill Ferguson, former chief executive officer of Doctor On Demand, is leaving his seat, as planned during the merger of Doctor On Demand and Grand Rounds Health. Owen Tripp, chief executive officer of Included Health, said, "Michael knows healthcare and he knows operations. He's scaled some of the strongest brands in the market today and understands how to tackle complex challenges in our industry. I look forw
Atlanta, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) ("Acuity" or the "Company"), a market-leading industrial technology company, today announced the appointment of Philippe Brzusczak, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy, to its executive leadership team. Philippe will be responsible for evaluating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities, conducting ongoing assessments of the industry and competitive landscape, and building strategic industry relationships that align with the Company's strategy and growth goals. "We are excited to have Philippe join our team," said Neil Ashe, Chairman, President and CEO, Acuity Brands, Inc. "He will se
Atlanta, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) ("Acuity" or the "Company"), a market-leading industrial technology company, today announced the appointment of Sach Sankpal as Senior Vice President, Growth and Transformation, and a member of the executive leadership team. Sankpal will lead the technology organization, deploy the Company's Better.Smarter.Faster. operating system, and direct integration efforts for future Acuity mergers and acquisitions. He brings extensive experience leading successful business transformations in the industrial sector. "We are excited to have Sach on our team," said Neil Ashe, Chairman, President and CEO, Acuity Brands, Inc. "H
Atlanta, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors (the "Board") of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) (the "Company") announced today the retirement of Peter C. Browning from the Board and the election of Mark J. Sachleben as a member of the Board, both effective as of August 6, 2021. Mr. Sachleben will serve for a term that will expire at the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Sachleben currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of New Relic, Inc. (NYSE:NEWR), the Observability company that empowers engineers with a data driven approach to planning, building, deploying and running great software. There he drives financial strategy and reporting, and has also
Atlanta, Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI; "Company") today declared a quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share. The dividend is payable on February 1, 2021 to shareholders of record on January 20, 2021. About Acuity Brands Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We design, manufacture, and bring to market innovative products and services that make the world more brilliant, productive, and connected including building management systems, lighting, lighting controls, and location-aware applications. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, we ar