AYI
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Acuity Inc. (AYI) closed at $267.87 as of 2026-03-20, trading 11.9% above its 200-week moving average of $239.28. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 9.2% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 23, AYI is in oversold territory.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.61 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 1219 weeks of data, AYI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. Historically, investors who bought AYI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +30.1%.
With a market cap of $8.2 billion, AYI is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.5%. Return on equity stands at 15.6%, a solid level. The stock trades at 2.9x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.5% over the past three years. AYI passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 23.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in AYI would have grown to $2941, compared to $1062 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.5% vs 10.6% for the index — confirming AYI as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 27.1% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: AYI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After AYI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying AYI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +28.4% after 12 months (median +59.0%), compared to +19.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +60.7% vs +32.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment AYI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
AYI has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +30.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Dec 2002 | 4 | 12.5% | +76.0% | +3067.7% |
| Dec 2002 | Apr 2003 | 15 | 12.5% | +96.7% | +2949.2% |
| Oct 2008 | Jan 2010 | 65 | 43.0% | +3.2% | +761.2% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 4 | 4.5% | +51.6% | +682.9% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 7.6% | +59.7% | +714.3% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 1 | 1.9% | +10.9% | +664.7% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 2 | 11.0% | +79.4% | +665.7% |
| Apr 2017 | Apr 2017 | 1 | 0.5% | -24.0% | +59.8% |
| May 2017 | Jun 2017 | 7 | 6.4% | -33.9% | +59.0% |
| Aug 2017 | Mar 2021 | 186 | 53.5% | -19.1% | +54.5% |
| Average | 29 | — | +30.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AYI below its 200-week moving average?
No. Acuity Inc. (AYI) is currently 11.9% above its 200-week moving average of $239.28. It would need to fall to $239.28 to cross below the line.
What is AYI's 200-week moving average price?
Acuity Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $239.28 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when AYI drops below its 200-week moving average?
AYI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +30.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 29 weeks on average.
Is AYI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about AYI as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 23 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 4.5%. Return on equity is 15.6%. Price-to-book is 2.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does AYI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 23.4 years, $100 invested in AYI would have grown to $2941, compared to $1062 for the S&P 500. That's 15.5% annualized vs 10.6% for the index. AYI has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does AYI pay a dividend?
Yes. Acuity Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 27.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20