Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI)
Company Info
US00508Y1029
00508Y102
Dec 3, 2001
Highlights
$8.44B
$13.18
20.72
1.27
$3.96B
$1.85B
$620.90M
$216.65 - $344.87
$315.25
2.77%
1.23
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) returned -6.38% year-to-date (YTD) and 5.48% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, AYI returned 4.46% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.89%.
AYI
-6.38%
19.26%
-16.08%
5.48%
26.79%
4.46%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.79%
1.49%
12.35%
15.12%
10.89%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of AYI, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13.78% | -10.56% | -11.37% | -7.43% | 12.12% | -6.38% | |||||||
| 2024 | 16.27% | 5.56% | 6.96% | -7.55% | 4.55% | -7.00% | 4.16% | 1.33% | 8.12% | 9.24% | 6.65% | -8.91% | 42.95% |
| 2023 | 13.83% | 2.96% | -5.79% | -13.80% | -4.25% | 8.22% | 1.40% | -2.40% | 5.60% | -4.83% | 10.67% | 14.26% | 24.06% |
| 2022 | -9.48% | -4.78% | 3.80% | -8.82% | 1.47% | -11.99% | 18.51% | -10.13% | -3.94% | 16.66% | 2.57% | -12.05% | -21.55% |
| 2021 | -0.59% | 2.54% | 33.82% | 12.52% | 0.12% | 0.69% | -6.16% | 5.22% | -6.05% | 18.57% | -1.99% | 5.15% | 75.42% |
| 2020 | -14.50% | -12.73% | -16.72% | 1.24% | -0.51% | 11.13% | 3.65% | 10.28% | -6.35% | -12.79% | 33.18% | 2.00% | -11.79% |
| 2019 | 5.30% | 7.62% | -7.77% | 22.04% | -15.49% | 11.51% | -2.58% | -6.56% | 7.48% | -7.32% | 4.80% | 5.52% | 20.54% |
| 2018 | -12.18% | -7.68% | -2.38% | -13.87% | -1.27% | -2.01% | 20.11% | 9.93% | 2.85% | -19.99% | 3.49% | -11.59% | -34.44% |
| 2017 | -10.18% | 1.96% | -3.45% | -13.61% | -7.49% | 24.78% | -0.25% | -12.76% | -3.12% | -2.31% | 2.52% | 2.67% | -23.55% |
| 2016 | -13.36% | 3.46% | 4.16% | 11.86% | 6.21% | -4.28% | 5.89% | 4.84% | -3.82% | -15.46% | 12.45% | -8.17% | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 7.10% | 5.73% | 6.11% | -0.64% | 5.71% | 1.98% | 11.86% | -3.14% | -9.90% | 24.58% | 5.62% | 1.26% | 67.42% |
| 2014 | 16.32% | 11.03% | -6.01% | -5.93% | 0.75% | 10.15% | -22.32% | 15.48% | -4.98% | 18.58% | -0.88% | 1.35% | 28.67% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of AYI is 53, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Acuity Brands, Inc. provided a 0.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.64 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 16 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.64 | $0.60 | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.52 |
Dividend yield | 0.23% | 0.21% | 0.25% | 0.31% | 0.25% | 0.43% | 0.38% | 0.45% | 0.30% | 0.23% | 0.22% | 0.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Acuity Brands, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.34 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2022 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2021 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2020 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2019 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2018 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2017 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2016 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2015 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
| 2014 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Acuity Brands, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.23%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Acuity Brands, Inc. has a payout ratio of 3.96%, which is below the market average. This means Acuity Brands, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Acuity Brands, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Acuity Brands, Inc. was 74.22%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 1016 trading sessions.
The current Acuity Brands, Inc. drawdown is 18.86%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -74.22% | Aug 24, 2016 | 900 | Mar 23, 2020 | 1016 | Apr 5, 2024 | 1916 |
| -61.87% | Jul 25, 2007 | 409 | Mar 9, 2009 | 420 | Nov 4, 2010 | 829 |
| -44.14% | Jun 1, 2011 | 87 | Oct 3, 2011 | 89 | Feb 9, 2012 | 176 |
| -39.13% | Apr 26, 2002 | 131 | Oct 30, 2002 | 172 | Jul 9, 2003 | 303 |
| -33.72% | Jan 24, 2025 | 52 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Acuity Brands, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Acuity Brands, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company met analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Acuity Brands, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for AYI, comparing it with other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, AYI has a P/E ratio of 20.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for AYI compared to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. AYI currently has a PEG ratio of 1.3. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for AYI relative to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, AYI has a P/S ratio of 2.1. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for AYI in comparison with other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, AYI has a P/B value of 3.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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