Acuity to acquire Parameter Technologies for $675M
Acuity (AYI) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Parameter Technologies for a purchase price of $675M. It is expected to be accretive to Acuity’s fiscal 2027 full-year adjusted diluted…
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Acuity Inc. (AYI), listed on the NYSE, has a market capitalization of $9.66B. As of Oct 30, 2026, the stock is trading at $327.36 per share@else an unavailable price , offering investors a clear view of its current market value. Acuity Inc. is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 19.2, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. Acuity Inc. also offers a dividend yield of 0.24%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for Acuity Inc. is 12.91, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, Acuity Inc. (AYI) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Acuity (AYI) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Parameter Technologies for a purchase price of $675M. It is expected to be accretive to Acuity’s fiscal 2027 full-year adjusted diluted…
Parameter Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Acuity (AYI) for a purchase price of $675M. Upon closing, Parameter will become part of Distech Controls within…
FORT COLLINS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parameter Technologies (“Parameter”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) (“Acuity”) for a pu...
Expanding Acuity's Data Center Portfolio from Edge Control to Leak Detection, Sensing and Monitoring Parameter is a Leader in Data Center Leak Detection, a Fast-Growing Market Driven by the Shift to L...
09:11 EDT Acuity (AYI) files automatic mixed securities shelf
Morgan Stanley analyst Brandon Knutson lowered the firm’s price target on Acuity (AYI) to $380 from $410 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares after updating and rolling forward…
Oppenheimer analyst Christopher Glynn lowered the firm’s price target on Acuity (AYI) to $415 from $440 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Ahead of quarterly results for the…
Baird analyst Timothy Wojs lowered the firm’s price target on Acuity (AYI) to $348 from $360 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
William Blair maintained a Market Perform rating on Acuity (AYI) following the company’s Q4 earnings results. While the analyst noted the in-line quarter had strong AIS gross margins, which was…
Reports Q4 revenue $1.2B, consensus $1.24B. “We demonstrated solid execution in Q4 of FY26. We grew sales and expanded our adjusted operating profit and adjusted operating profit margin. We increased…
Solid Execution Delivers Net Sales Growth, Improved Operating Performance, and Strong Cash Flow Solid Execution Delivers Net Sales Growth, Improved Operating Performance, and Strong Cash Flow
Acuity (AYI) announces that its Board of Directors has elected Nick Tzitzon as an Independent Director, effective September 24, 2026. In connection with the appointment, the Board approved an increase...
ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) announces that its Board of Directors has elected Nick Tzitzon as an Independent Director, effective September 24, 2026.
Baird analyst Timothy Wojs lowered the firm’s price target on Acuity (AYI) to $360 from $390 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
William Blair analyst Ryan Merkel downgraded Acuity (AYI) to Market Perform from Outperform without a price target The firm says its latest survey indicates the lighting market “remains muted” while…
Atlanta, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) will pay a quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share. The dividend is payable on November 2, 2026, to shareholders of record on Octob...
ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) (the “Company”) will release fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year results on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. ET, followed ...
ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) appoints Ruth Gratzke as President of Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) effective September 1, 2026. She will report to Neil Ashe, Acuity ...
Morgan Stanley analyst Christopher Snyder raised the firm’s price target on Acuity (AYI) to $410 from $400 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares after updating for earnings and…
Baird analyst Timothy Wojs raised the firm’s price target on Acuity (AYI) to $390 from $315 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following…
Goldman Sachs raised the firm’s price target on Acuity (AYI) to $358 from $295 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Acuity reported mixed Q3 results, with revenue and…
Projected from reported cash flow (SEC filings). The starting point is the latest yearly revenue times the median free cash flow margin of the last five years. Years 1 to 5 grow at the revenue growth rate of the last five years (between -5% and 15%), and years 6 to 10 slow down to the 2.5% perpetual growth rate. These are Studying Stocks' own estimates, not analyst forecasts, and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
| Year | FCF Estimate | % | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 623.16M | 3.75% | Projected |
| 2028 | 646.53M | 3.75% | Projected |
| 2029 | 670.78M | 3.75% | Projected |
| 2030 | 695.94M | 3.75% | Projected |
| 2031 | 722.04M | 3.75% | Projected |
| 2032 | 747.32M | 3.50% | Projected |
| 2033 | 771.61M | 3.25% | Projected |
| 2034 | 794.76M | 3.00% | Projected |
| 2035 | 816.62M | 2.75% | Projected |
| 2036 | 837.03M | 2.50% | Projected |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
| Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025A | 533.00M | 1.00 | 533.00M |
| 2026A | 747.90M | 1.00 | 747.90M |
| 2027E | 623.16M | 1.09 | Login |
| 2028E | 646.53M | 1.19 | Login |
| 2029E | 670.78M | 1.30 | Login |
| 2030E | 695.94M | 1.43 | Login |
| 2031E | 722.04M | 1.56 | Login |
| 2032E | 747.32M | 1.70 | Login |
| 2033E | 771.61M | 1.86 | Login |
| 2034E | 794.76M | 2.03 | Login |
| 2035E | 816.62M | 2.22 | Login |
| 2036E | 837.03M | 2.43 | Login |
| Terminal | 2.43 | Login |
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