Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) delivered net sales of $1.1B in Q2 FY2026, up 4.9% year-over-year, with operating profit increasing 20.7% to $133M. The company expanded adjusted operating margins by 50 basis points and grew adjusted diluted EPS by 11% to $4.14. The AIS segment showed strong growth with 44.7% sales increase, while ABL segment sales declined 2.8%. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 18% and repurchased 318,000 shares for $106M.
Acuity Inc. (AYI)
Common Stock · Currency in USD · XNYS
Acuity is a leading industrial technology company that offers lighting, lighting controls, and intelligent building solutions. It designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services relating to these and other offerings. Acuity has two reportable segments: Acuity Brands Lighting and Acuity Intelligent Spaces. ABL sells commercial, architectural, and specialty lighting, including components and control systems. AIS offers building management and audio/visual solutions to help make buildings intelligent.
Company Info
SIC3640
Composite FIGIBBG000BJ5HK0
CIK0001144215
IPONov 28, 2001
Sectorelectric lighting & wiring equipment
Highlights
Market Cap$8.13B
EPS$12.64
P/E Ratio21.00
Revenue$4.40B
Gross Profit$2.08B
Net Income$387.20M
Employees13,800
WSO30,315,168
Phone404-853-1400
Websitehttps://www.acuityinc.com
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Analysis
Share Price Chart
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Acuity Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Acuity Inc. (AYI) has returned -25.69% so far this year and 22.43% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AYI has achieved an annualized return of 1.96%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.29% per year.
AYI
1M-0.07%
6M-25.51%
YTD-25.69%
1Y22.43%
5Y9.67%
10Y1.96%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-1.08%
6M-2.12%
YTD-3.86%
1Y33.60%
5Y9.92%
10Y12.29%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Acuity Inc. (AYI) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -14.88% | -2.78% | -5.65% | -4.79% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 12.11% | -7.95% | -11.74% | -7.49% | 6.46% | 15.27% | 4.57% | 6.95% | 4.15% | -0.19% | 0.14% | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 17.28% | 4.67% | 7.60% | -7.70% | 4.62% | -7.52% | 3.46% | 1.59% | 9.46% | 2.28% | 6.75% | -9.28% |
| 2023 | 12.15% | 2.68% | -5.65% | -14.12% | -4.35% | 8.49% | 1.85% | -1.54% | 4.56% | -4.50% | 10.61% | 14.72% |
| 2022 | -11.25% | -5.95% | 4.06% | -9.80% | 1.00% | -12.20% | 17.94% | -10.87% | -3.32% | 15.69% | 1.47% | -12.81% |
| 2021 | -1.34% | 1.27% | 30.94% | 11.09% | -0.55% | -0.42% | -7.16% | 5.02% | -6.32% | 18.08% | -2.36% | 3.17% |
| 2020 | -15.13% | -13.49% | -17.18% | 6.44% | 1.77% | 10.54% | 2.50% | 9.88% | -5.78% | -13.81% | 31.40% | 0.50% |
| 2019 | 6.90% | 7.40% | -8.77% | 20.47% | -15.57% | 11.52% | -4.07% | -6.70% | 8.22% | -8.06% | 3.60% | 5.21% |
| 2018 | -12.58% | -7.30% | -2.56% | -13.31% | 4.29% | -2.73% | 20.62% | 10.26% | 3.10% | -20.80% | 2.52% | -13.05% |
| 2017 | -11.02% | 2.24% | -4.36% | -13.93% | -7.67% | 24.49% | -0.97% | -13.15% | -3.14% | -2.69% | 2.10% | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 12.88% | 5.58% | -4.18% | 5.58% | 4.84% | -3.83% | -15.51% | 12.65% | -8.39% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Acuity Inc. (AYI) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of AYI compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Acuity Inc. volatility is 2.60%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 4.76B | 3.41B | 3.48B | 3.58B | 3.49B | 3.17B | 2.99B | 2.90B | 2.95B | 2.43B | 2.17B | 1.90B | 1.74B | 1.60B |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 2.72B | 2.02B | 1.91B | 2.04B | 2.13B | 1.92B | 1.72B | 1.67B | 1.66B | 1.36B | 1.16B | 993.50M | 834.00M | 757.00M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 2.72B | 2.02B | 1.91B | 2.04B | 2.13B | 1.92B | 1.72B | 1.67B | 1.66B | 1.36B | 1.16B | 993.50M | 834.00M | 757.00M |
| Other Non-current Liabilities (USD) | - | - | - | 344.10M | 345.50M | 300.80M | 232.50M | 276.20M | 260.50M | 196.30M | 180.50M | 170.50M | 184.60M | 155.60M |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | - | - | - | 494.30M | 401.10M | 356.60M | 356.80M | 356.90M | 355.20M | 352.40M | 353.60M | 353.60M | 353.50M | 353.40M |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 1.18B | 797.70M | 834.80M | 838.40M | 746.60M | 657.40M | 589.30M | 633.10M | 615.70M | 548.70M | 534.10M | 524.10M | 538.10M | 509.00M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 281.30M | 206.40M | 247.80M | 205.40M | 205.70M | 184.10M | 164.60M | 164.00M | 177.60M | 131.60M | 128.30M | 108.70M | 87.20M | 82.60M |
| Wages (USD) | 110.00M | 103.30M | 88.00M | 95.30M | 85.40M | 73.20M | 67.00M | 41.80M | 93.90M | 78.20M | 54.80M | 28.00M | 44.90M | 45.00M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 454.50M | 285.70M | 397.80M | 391.50M | 326.50M | 338.80M | 451.10M | 395.10M | 401.00M | 311.10M | 287.40M | 249.50M | 232.70M | 203.80M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 845.80M | 595.40M | 733.60M | 692.20M | 617.60M | 596.10M | 682.70M | 600.90M | 672.50M | 520.90M | 470.50M | 386.20M | 364.80M | 331.40M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 2.03B | 1.39B | 1.57B | 1.53B | 1.36B | 1.25B | 1.27B | 1.23B | 1.29B | 1.07B | 1.00B | 910.30M | 902.90M | 840.40M |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 1.66B | 1.23B | 1.21B | 1.19B | 1.18B | 987.30M | 992.30M | 917.50M | 708.10M | 420.50M | 444.80M | 449.40M | 448.70M | 446.30M |
| Intangible Assets (USD) | 1.10B | 481.20M | 529.20M | 573.20M | 605.90M | 466.00M | 498.70M | 448.80M | 381.40M | 223.40M | 231.60M | 245.10M | 230.80M | 234.20M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 343.20M | 297.60M | 276.50M | 269.10M | 270.50M | 277.30M | 286.70M | 287.70M | 267.80M | 174.60M | 152.50M | 147.90M | 139.20M | 143.20M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 3.10B | 2.01B | 2.01B | 2.03B | 2.05B | 1.73B | 1.78B | 1.65B | 1.36B | 818.50M | 828.90M | 842.40M | 818.70M | 823.70M |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 1.12B | 1.03B | 980.30M | 1.15B | 1.12B | 1.10B | 799.30M | 917.00M | 1.03B | 1.21B | 974.70M | 710.50M | 584.90M | 464.60M |
| Inventory (USD) | 526.70M | 368.50M | 485.70M | 398.70M | 320.10M | 340.80M | 411.80M | 328.60M | 295.20M | 224.80M | 212.00M | 203.00M | 194.10M | 165.90M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 1.65B | 1.40B | 1.47B | 1.54B | 1.44B | 1.44B | 1.21B | 1.25B | 1.32B | 1.44B | 1.19B | 913.50M | 779.00M | 630.50M |
| Assets (USD) | 4.76B | 3.41B | 3.48B | 3.58B | 3.49B | 3.17B | 2.99B | 2.90B | 2.95B | 2.43B | 2.17B | 1.90B | 1.74B | 1.60B |
News and Insights
Acuity Inc. (NYSE:AYI) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on May 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 17, 2026. The Atlanta-based industrial technology company, which operates in lighting, building management solutions, and audio/video control platforms across North America, Europe, and Asia, continues to deploy capital while serving approximately 13,000 employees.
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) announced a 17% increase in its quarterly dividend to 20 cents per share from 17 cents per share. The dividend is payable on February 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 2, 2026.
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) delivered robust first-quarter fiscal 2026 results with net sales of $1.1B, up 20% year-over-year, and adjusted operating profit of $196M, up 24%. The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $4.69, up 18%, while generating strong operating cash flow of $140.8M. The Acuity Intelligent Spaces segment showed exceptional growth following the QSC acquisition, though the core Acuity Brands Lighting segment grew modestly at 1%.
Acuity Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share, payable on November 3, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 17, 2025. The company is an industrial technology firm with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Acuity Inc. reported strong Q3 performance with net sales of $1.2 billion, a 21.7% increase year-over-year. The company grew adjusted operating profit by 32.7% and adjusted diluted EPS by 23.4%, driven by growth in Lighting and Intelligent Spaces segments.
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