Acuity Brands Set to Flourish, HASI and Nelnet Face Headwinds, Says StockStory

StockStory analysis on May 29, 2026, identified Acuity Brands (AYI) as a growth stock with potential gains, while HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) and Nelnet (NNI) confront obstacles. Acuity Brands, maker of lighting and building management systems, posted one-year revenue growth of 15.9% and trades at 14.6 times forward earnings. HASI, which finances climate-positive projects, saw 24.1% revenue growth but trades at 13.9 times forward P/E. Nelnet, a student loan servicer and education finance firm, grew revenue 20.7% yet carries a price-to-sales ratio of 2.7 times. The analysis cautions that HASI and NNI may struggle to maintain growth momentum, putting their valuations at risk.