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ACUITY INC (AYI) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSE:AYI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US00508Y1029 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

298.43  -4.26 (-1.41%)

After market: 298.43 0 (0%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

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Taking everything into account, AYI scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, AYI was one of the better performers in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is slightly mixed.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
AYI is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that AYI is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 81% of all stocks. However, this relatively good performance is mostly due to a recent big move.
AYI is part of the Electrical Equipment industry. There are 93 other stocks in this industry, AYI did better than 65% of them.
AYI is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so AYI is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
ACUITY INC / AYI Weekly stock chart
ACUITY INC / AYI Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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Besides having an excellent technical rating, AYI also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 303.46. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.

Support and Resistance Analysis

226.59

340.45

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 279.10 to 279.28. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @255.94 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @240.04 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @228.88 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

2 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 303.46 to 305.78. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 333.45 to 337.08. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for AYI is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for AYI is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength81.08POSITIVEAYI has a high relative strength, it outperformed 81.08% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AYI is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AYI is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AYI is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)60.81NEUTRALThe RSI value for AYI is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.25NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests AYI has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)77.26NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for AYI is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.58MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for AYI suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)36.07POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for AYI suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
305.79294.2611.53 (3.77%)25.00%
An entry @305.79. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @294.26. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 11.53 points, which is 3.77%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.94%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
ACUITY INC / AYI Daily stock chart

ACUITY INC

NYSE:AYI (7/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 298.43 0 (0%)

298.43

-4.26 (-1.41%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Performance
% Chg-1.41%
1 Week-2.28%
2 Weeks-1.89%
1 Month8.76%
3 Month24.47%
6 Month-2.24%
12 Month22.04%
2 Year80.6%
3 Year63.61%
5 Year201.14%
10 Year48.33%
15 Year608.36%
Volatility
ATR(14)7.62
ATR(20)%2.58%
ATR Inc-21.98%
Range Today5.53
ADR(20)6.92
ADR(20)%2.32%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS81.08
Mansfield-0.21
10 Day High309.9
10 Day Low294.27
20 Day High310.09
20 Day Low264.31
52 Week High345.3
52 Week Low216.81
CS1 End279.28
CR1 Start303.46
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.57%
DER(5)0.5%
Volume200.10K
Volume Incr-33.61%
Vol(5)268.72K
Vol(50)303.39K