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Acuity(NYSE) AYI

Market Cap$9.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2001)+3,716%
5 Year+58%
1 Year-14%
1 Month+4%
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$318.46
+0.39%
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After hours$318.77+$0.31 (+0.10%)
Acuity last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 318.722026-10-23
Acuity stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+5.1%USD 303.252026-10-16
1 month+4.21%USD 305.862026-09-23
3 month-3.4%USD 329.922026-07-24
Year to date-11.25%USD 359.102025-12-31
1 year-13.71%USD 369.382025-10-23
3 year+97.8%USD 161.142023-10-24
5 year+57.8%USD 201.972021-10-22
Since inception+3,716.37%USD 8.352001-11-14

Acuity Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$9.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$4.64B

Net Income (TTM)

$531.30M

EPS (TTM)

$17.08

P/E Ratio

18.65

Dividend

$0.80

Beta (Volatility)

1.13 (Average)

Price

$318.46

Volume

288,221

Open

$313.20

Previous Close

$318.72

Daily Range

$310.05 - $319.57

52-Week Range

$257.04 - $380.17

Estimated Earnings Date

Jan 14, 2027

AYI News

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Why Acuity Brands Stock Is Soaring Today

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140 Summer Partners Buys Acuity Stock

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Acuity SVP and CFO Sells 4,974 Shares for $1.5 Million

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Why Acuity Stock Sank Today

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Why Shares of Acuity Brands Are Soaring This Week

Scott LevineOct 4, 2024
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Why Acuity Brands Plunged Today

Billy DubersteinApr 4, 2023
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Why Shares of Acuity Brands Jumped 12% in April

Scott LevineMay 10, 2021
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Why Acuity Brands Stock Dropped 10% Today

Howard SmithOct 8, 2020
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About Acuity

Acuity NYSE:AYI helps people see better and manage buildings more efficiently. Its products light up offices and control indoor temperatures. These tools make indoor spaces more comfortable and productive.

What Does Acuity Sell?

  • Lighting and Controls: Sustainable fixtures and electronic drivers for offices, schools, and outdoor sites; generated $3.58 billion of net sales in fiscal 2026.
  • Intelligent Spaces: Building management systems that control heating, cooling, and security sensors; generated $1.11 billion of net sales in fiscal 2026.
  • Audio and Video: Professional platforms for sound and visual control in commercial spaces like airports and sports venues.

Recent Growth and Strategic Moves

  • Acquired QSC on Jan. 1, 2025, for $1.2 billion to add audio and video control platforms.
  • Purchased M3 Innovation on May 1, 2025, to gain specialized sports lighting technology.
  • Repaid an outstanding term loan using cash on hand during fiscal 2026.
  • Collected $51.3 million in tariff refunds from U.S. Customs during fiscal 2026.

Building a Global Tech Network

Acuity operates 18 manufacturing facilities across North America and Europe to serve global markets. It combines physical lighting hardware with digital building management software to improve how spaces function. The company invests in research and development to improve energy efficiency and software performance.

Financial Facts and Figures

  • Net sales were $4.64 billion in fiscal 2026, up 6.8% year over year.
  • Operating profit reached $713.7 million in fiscal 2026, up 26.6% year over year.
  • Net income grew to $531.3 million in fiscal 2026, up 34.0% year over year.
  • Cash flows from operating activities were $825.6 million in fiscal 2026.

Bottom Line

Acuity has evolved from a lighting manufacturer into a digital technology provider for physical spaces. Its shift toward cloud-managed software and audio platforms drives its current business model.

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Industry

Electrical Equipment

Sector

Industrials

Employees

13,900

CEO

Neil M. Ashe, MBA

Website

www.acuityinc.com

Headquarters

Atlanta, GA 30309, US

AYI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

50.64%

Operating Margin

15.89%

Net Income Margin

11.45%

Return on Equity

18.54%

Return on Capital

19.49%

Return on Assets

10.90%

Earnings Yield

5.36%

Dividend Yield

0.25%

Payout Ratio

4.48%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$9.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

29.94M

Volume

288.22K

Avg. Volume

308.12K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$2.35B

Operating Income

$737.40M

EBITDA

$893.80M

Operating Cash Flow

$825.60M

Capital Expenditure

-$77.70M

Free Cash Flow

$747.90M

Cash & ST Invst.

$636.30M

Total Debt

$697.40M

Acuity Performance Analysis

Acuity annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-08-31USD 3,952,200,000-1.3%
20242024-08-31USD 3,841,000,000-2.8%
20252025-08-31USD 4,345,600,00013.1%
20262026-08-31USD 4,641,800,0006.8%
Acuity sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-11-30-5.4%
Q22026-02-28-7.7%
Q32026-05-3113.5%
Q42026-08-313.9%
Acuity annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-08-31USD 10.76-2.9%
20242024-08-31USD 13.4424.9%
20252025-08-31USD 12.53-6.7%
20262026-08-31USD 17.0536.0%
Acuity sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-11-305.8%
Q22026-02-28-19.1%
Q32026-05-3147.6%
Q42026-08-3123.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.24B

+2.9%

Gross Profit

$670.10M

+13.4%

Gross Margin

53.85%

N/A

Market Cap

$9.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$691.38K

N/A

Employees

13,800

N/A

Net Income

$173.00M

+51.8%

EBITDA

$290.00M

+51.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$636.30M

+50.6%

Total Debt

$697.40M

-30.6%

Accounts Receivable

$632.10M

+6.4%

Inventory

$450.40M

-14.5%

Long Term Debt

$497.40M

-49.3%

Short Term Debt

$200.00M

+758.4%

Return on Assets

10.90%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

19.53%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$286.20M

+61.1%

Operating Cash Flow

$305.40M

+50.8%

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Questions About AYI

What is the current price of Acuity?

Acuity is trading at $318.72 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Acuity?

Over the past 52 weeks, Acuity has traded between $257.04 and $380.17.

How much debt does Acuity have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Acuity reported total debt of $808.90M.

How much cash does Acuity have on hand?

Acuity reported $636.30M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Acuity’s dividend yield?

Acuity currently has a dividend yield of 0.25%.

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