Why is AYI Down Today?

AYI
$300.05
▼ -3.15% ($-9.45)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:35 PM ET

About Acuity Inc.

Acuity is a leading industrial technology company that offers lighting, lighting controls, and intelligent building solutions. Acuity, Inc. designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services relating to these and other offerings. Acuity, Inc. has two reportable segments: Acuity Brands...

Sector: ELECTRIC LIGHTING & WIRING EQUIPMENT
Market Cap: $11.12B
Forward P/E: 17.9
52-Week Range: $257.04 - $380.17
Employees: 13,200

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 3.1%
This stock is significantly underperforming its ELECTRIC LIGHTING & WIRING EQUIPMENT sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

MODERATE VOLUME 1.7x average volume

NORMAL - This move is backed by significant volume and appears sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

ELECTRIC LIGHTING & WIRING EQUIPMENT sector: 0.0%

AYI is outperforming its sector by -3.1%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

AYI is significantly underperforming the market (-3.3% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
AYI
This Stock
-3.15%
vs S&P 500: -3.33%
vs Nasdaq: -3.46%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

55% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, AYI is expected to trade between:
$291.05 - $306.05

Key Level to Watch

$285.05 support
Watch for breakdown below $300.05

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:35 PM (-214 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
1.18
Put/Call Ratio
90.4%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 1,061
Put Volume: 1,256
Total: 2,317

Historical Context

AYI has moved more than 3.0% down on 16 occasions in the past year.

25.0%
Continuation Rate
4/16 times continued down
+0.74%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 28, 2026 (-4.2%) → Next day: +0.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is AYI stock down today?

This stock is significantly underperforming its ELECTRIC LIGHTING & WIRING EQUIPMENT sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is AYI stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, AYI shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is moderate which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the AYI stock price target?

AYI is currently trading at $300.05. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $291.05 - $306.05. See long-term price prediction →

Will AYI stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 55% probability that AYI's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $285.05 (support).

Is AYI stock oversold or overbought?

AYI's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 38.9. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for AYI stock?

AYI's 10-day momentum indicator is at 0.51. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is AYI outperforming or underperforming the market?

AYI (-3.15%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.3% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for AYI?

AYI's MACD (-7.3) is currently above the signal line (-8.07), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 26.8) is strong.

Is AYI in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, AYI is in a bearish trend. The price ($300.05) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($311.45) and 50-day SMA ($330.74). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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