Morgan Stanley keeps USD 410.00 target for Acuity Brands stock

Published on 10/17/2026 at 21:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Acuity reported USD 4.6 billion in fiscal year 2026 sales. Acuity Brands stock last traded at USD 303.25 on October 16, 2026, up 0.52 percent on the NYSE.

Target and annual results

Morgan Stanley analyst Brandon Knutson maintained a Buy rating and set a USD 410.00 target on October 1, 2026.
Acuity reported USD 4.6 billion in fiscal year 2026 net sales ending August 31, 2026.
Acuity Brands stock last traded at USD 303.25 on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, up 0.52 percent on the NYSE.
The stock had a P/E ratio of 17.73 and a market capitalization of USD 9.1 billion on October 16, 2026.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Brandon Knutson maintained a Buy rating on Acuity Brands and set a USD 410.00 price target on October 1, 2026, according to The Globe and Mail. Against the USD 303.25 last NYSE price, the target stands 35.20 percent higher.

Annual sales reached USD 4.6 billion

Acuity Brands reported USD 4.6 billion in net sales for fiscal year 2026, which ended August 31, 2026. Revenue increased from USD 4.35 billion in fiscal year 2025, while net income rose to USD 531.3 million from USD 396.6 million. Operating margin increased to 15.00 percent from 13.00 percent.

Price stays below the yearly high

The NYSE price was USD 303.25 on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, up 0.52 percent from USD 301.67. Trading volume reached 280,150 shares against an average of 304,768. The 52-week range was USD 257.04 to USD 380.17, placing the last price 20.23 percent below the high and 17.97 percent above the low.

Valuation and dividend date

Acuity had a market capitalization of USD 9.1 billion and a P/E ratio of 17.73 on October 16, 2026. The finance quote listed no dividend yield, while MarketBeat reported an October 16, 2026 ex-dividend date and a USD 0.20 per-share dividend. The next payment date was November 2, 2026.

Stock position and company profile

Acuity operates in industrial technology through its Acuity Brands Lighting and Acuity Intelligent Spaces businesses. Its products include lighting, controls and building-management solutions. The company identifies itself as NYSE-listed under ticker AYI on its investor-relations page, which also names Atlanta as its base.

Market report and price context

The latest quote places the stock between its yearly low and high, while the analyst target remains above the last NYSE price. The valuation combines a USD 9.1 billion market capitalization with a P/E ratio of 17.73.