William Blair analyst Ryan Merkel has maintained their bullish stance on AYI stock, giving a Buy rating yesterday.
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Ryan Merkel has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors influencing Acuity Brands’ performance. The lighting market has shown improvement, with demand increasing slightly due to favorable pricing and the acceleration of projects. This has led to expectations of a modest fiscal third-quarter performance exceeding initial forecasts, driven by strong price realization and pent-up demand from earlier quarters.
Additionally, Acuity Brands is well-positioned in the market with less exposure to overseas sourcing and a robust product portfolio. Despite some concerns about the latter part of the calendar year, particularly regarding potential demand fluctuations due to tariff uncertainties, the company has demonstrated resilience. The increase in distributor and OEM sales, alongside a significant rise in pricing, further supports the positive outlook for Acuity Brands, justifying the Buy rating.
In another report released yesterday, Morgan Stanley also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $335.00 price target.