Acuity Inc SVP Goldman sells $1.7m in shares

Published 27/10/2025, 21:38
Acuity Inc SVP Goldman sells $1.7m in shares

Barry R. Goldman, SVP & General Counsel at Acuity Inc. (NASDAQ:AYI), sold 4,687 shares of common stock on October 24, 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The sales were executed in multiple transactions with prices ranging from $367.54 to $368.32, netting Goldman approximately $1.7 million.

The filing also indicates that Goldman acquired shares of Acuity Inc. common stock through the exercise of options. 1,751 shares were acquired at a price of $156.39 and 2,936 shares were acquired at a price of $116.36, for a total value of $615,471. Additionally, 1,297 shares were received on October 23, 2025, and 6,322 shares on October 24, 2025, at a price of $0. The company, currently valued at $11.24 billion, maintains a GOOD financial health score according to InvestingPro’s comprehensive analysis, with 12 additional ProTips available to subscribers.

Furthermore, 3,712 shares were disposed of at $370.34, totaling $1.4 million, to cover tax liabilities associated with the vesting of restricted stock units or performance stock units. With a beta of 1.65, AYI exhibits relatively high price volatility, making it crucial for investors to stay informed. Detailed analysis and Fair Value estimates are available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Acuity Brands reported its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings, exceeding earnings per share (EPS) expectations with an adjusted diluted EPS of $5.20, compared to the forecast of $4.77. However, the company slightly missed revenue forecasts, reporting $1.2 billion against the anticipated $1.23 billion. Despite this revenue shortfall, the company’s stock experienced a positive response from investors. In addition, William Blair reiterated its Outperform rating for Acuity Brands, highlighting the company’s sales guidance of $4.7 billion to $4.9 billion and earnings per share of $19.00 to $20.50, which were better than market expectations. Oppenheimer raised its price target for Acuity Brands to $435, maintaining an Outperform rating, citing the company’s ability to gain market share in challenging markets. TD Cowen also increased its price target to $390 from $330, maintaining a Buy rating, pointing to the company’s successful cost reduction initiatives and productivity improvements. These developments reflect Acuity Brands’ strategic efforts and market performance in recent times.

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