Stock Overview

Acuity Brands Inc (AYI)

NYSE · Industrials · Electrical Equipment & Parts

Acuity Brands Inc is a Industrials company with a market capitalization of $10.96B, a trailing P/E ratio of 24.3, and a dividend yield of 0.16%.

Market Cap
$10.96B
P/E (TTM)
24.3
Forward P/E
16.9
Price/Sales
2.4
Price/Book
3.9
EV/EBITDA
14.2
Dividend Yield
0.16%
Beta
1.30
EPS (TTM)
$15.07
Profit Margin
9.4%
ROE
17.4%
Short % of Float
4.9%
Days to Cover
3.8
52W High
$377.02
52W Low
$257.61

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending August 31, 2025

Revenue
$4.35B
Gross Profit
$2.08B
Operating Income
$593.60M
Net Income
$396.60M
Free Cash Flow
$533.00M
Total Debt
$920.10M
Cash & Equivalents
$422.50M
Shareholder Equity
$2.72B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q2 2026April 2, 2026$4.14$4.00+3.5%
Q1 2026January 8, 2026$4.69$4.59+2.2%
Q4 2025October 1, 2025$5.20$4.84+7.4%
Q3 2025June 26, 2025$5.12$4.44+15.3%
Q2 2025April 3, 2025$3.73$3.70+0.8%
Q1 2025January 8, 2025$3.35$3.34+0.3%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20261,456,1074.64%3.8+9.3%
June 30, 20261,332,5084.25%2.0-5.3%
June 15, 20261,407,8744.49%3.9+9.6%
May 29, 20261,285,1504.10%3.9-1.1%
May 15, 20261,299,4814.14%4.3+1.7%
April 30, 20261,277,5594.07%3.3+57.5%
April 15, 2026811,4072.59%1.5+4.0%
March 31, 2026780,3292.47%1.7+9.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acuity Brands Inc's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Acuity Brands Inc (AYI) has a market capitalization of $10.96B.

What is Acuity Brands Inc's P/E ratio?

Acuity Brands Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.3. Its forward P/E is 16.9.

Does Acuity Brands Inc pay a dividend?

Yes — Acuity Brands Inc pays a dividend yielding 0.16%, an annual payout of $0.74 per share.

What sector is AYI in?

Acuity Brands Inc is in the Industrials sector, specifically the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry.

What is Acuity Brands Inc's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 1,456,107 AYI shares were sold short, or 4.64% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 3.8. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Acuity Brands Inc's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending August 31, 2025), Acuity Brands Inc reported revenue of $4.35B and net income of $396.60M.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.