Acuity Inc. Common Stock (AYI)

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Shares of intelligent lighting and space solutions provider Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) jumped 7.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported impressive fiscal third-quarter results that significantly beat analyst expectations. 

Wall Street entered full rally mode on Thursday, with the Nasdaq 100 extending its record-setting climb and the S&P 500 approaching its February peak, as easing geopolitical fears and renewed hopes for a dovish Federal Reserve lifted investor sentiment.

Acuity Brands reported Q3 2025 results with net sales growth of 21.7%, beating analyst estimates. Adjusted EPS also exceeded expectations.

Intelligent lighting and space solutions provider Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 21.7% year on year to $1.18 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $5.12 per share was 15.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

U.S. futures rose on Thursday after a mixed close on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher.

Intelligent lighting and space solutions provider Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) will be reporting results this Thursday before market hours. Here’s what you need to know.

Wrapping up Q1 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the electrical systems stocks, including Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI) and its peers.