Why Is Acuity Brands (AYI) Up 4.8% Since Last Earnings Report?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Acuity Brands (AYI) . Shares have added about 4.8% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Acuity Brands due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. Acuity Brands' Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, S ...