# Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Industrials · Industry: Electrical Equipment & Parts
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Acuity Brands, Inc. operates as a global provider of advanced lighting and building management solutions, serving markets both within North America and internationally. The company's operations are divided into two principal segments: Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL), and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG). The ABL division offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial, architectural, and specialized lighting products, alongside control systems and related components, designed for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications. This segment markets its offerings under numer...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $318.72 USD |
| Market Cap | $9.54B |
| P/E (TTM) | 16.01 |
| EPS (TTM) | $19.91 |
| 52-Week Range | $257.04 – $380.17 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.25% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.25% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.80 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.80 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 3 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 17.6% / 15.4% / 9.0% / 4.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 4.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 3.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 4.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 3.2% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | $0.2000 | 2026-11-02 |
| 2026-07-17 | $0.2000 | 2026-08-03 |
| 2026-04-17 | $0.2000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.2000 | 2026-02-13 |
| 2025-10-17 | $0.1700 | 2025-11-03 |
| 2025-07-18 | $0.1700 | 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-04-17 | $0.1700 | 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-02-03 | $0.1700 | 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-10-18 | $0.1500 | 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-07-18 | $0.1500 | 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-04-16 | $0.1500 | 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-02-02 | $0.1500 | 2024-02-14 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ayi/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Acuity Brands, Inc. do?

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) operates in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry within the Industrials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is AYI's market cap?

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) has a market capitalization of approximately $9.54 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does AYI pay a dividend?

Yes, Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.25%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does AYI pay dividends?

Acuity Brands, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.80 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is AYI's payout ratio?

Acuity Brands, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ayi
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ayi/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ayi/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ayi/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ayi/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ayi/peers

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