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ACUITY INC. (DE)
CIK 1144215Updated Sep 29, 2026
SecurityAYI · NYSE · equity
Name history
ACUITY BRANDS INC · through Apr 17, 2025L&C SPINCO INC · through Oct 29, 2001
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NYSE:AYI on TradingView ↗About the company
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
In the news
Acuity to Announce Fiscal 2026 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results on October 1, 2026 ↗
Recent filings
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
Items 5.02, 9.01
144 filing
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144 filing
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Financials
FY 2025 · USDSource
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 4,755,200,000Source | 3,814,600,000Source | 3,408,500,000Source | 3,480,200,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 343,200,000Source | 303,900,000Source | 297,600,000Source | 276,500,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 1,495,500,000Source | 1,098,700,000Source | 1,097,900,000Source | 1,084,300,000Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 1,099,000,000Source | 440,500,000Source | 481,200,000Source | 529,200,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 422,500,000Source | 845,800,000Source | 397,900,000Source | 223,200,000Source |
| Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, CurrentUSD | 593,900,000Source | 563,000,000Source | 555,300,000Source | 665,900,000Source |
| Inventory, NetUSD | 526,700,000Source | 387,600,000Source | 368,500,000Source | 485,700,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 1,651,500,000Source | 1,871,500,000Source | 1,395,200,000Source | 1,466,000,000Source |
| Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, CurrentUSD | 108,400,000Source | 75,100,000Source | 73,500,000Source | 91,200,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 97,400,000Source | 65,600,000Source | 84,100,000Source | 74,900,000Source |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | 45,200,000Source | 32,100,000Source | 49,500,000Source | 48,000,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 2,030,300,000Source | 1,435,800,000Source | 1,393,100,000Source | 1,568,400,000Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Preferred Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Common Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 500,000Source | 500,000Source | 500,000Source | 500,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | 4,285,800,000Source | 3,909,800,000Source | 3,505,400,000Source | 3,176,200,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -76,500,000Source | -114,900,000Source | -112,600,000Source | -125,800,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 2,724,900,000Source | 2,378,800,000Source | 2,015,400,000Source | 1,911,800,000Source |
| Additional Paid in Capital, Common StockUSD | 1,164,700,000Source | 1,115,900,000Source | 1,066,800,000Source | 1,036,300,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 4,755,200,000Source | 3,814,600,000Source | 3,408,500,000Source | 3,480,200,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 845,800,000Source | 687,900,000Source | 595,400,000Source | 733,600,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 23,300,000Source | 19,200,000Source | 19,700,000Source | 15,700,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 454,500,000Source | 352,300,000Source | 285,700,000Source | 397,800,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 84,300,000Source | 58,100,000Source | 75,500,000Source | 67,400,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 24,900,000Source | 26,000,000Source | 59,000,000Source | 102,100,000Source |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 139,300,000Source | 130,100,000Source | 0Source | 800,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 1,500,000Source | 23,700,000Source | 56,000,000Source | 100,800,000Source |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current MaturitiesUSD | 896,800,000Source | 496,200,000Source | 495,600,000Source | 495,000,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation, Depletion and AmortizationUSD | 133,100,000Source | 91,100,000Source | 93,200,000Source | 94,800,000Source |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 45,100,000Source | 46,600,000Source | 42,000,000Source | 37,400,000Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts ReceivableUSD | -26,300,000Source | 8,700,000Source | -114,600,000Source | 99,700,000Source |
| Increase (Decrease) in InventoriesUSD | 34,200,000Source | 16,300,000Source | -115,200,000Source | 83,300,000Source |
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts PayableUSD | 64,400,000Source | 66,200,000Source | -110,500,000Source | 2,600,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -45,000,000Source | -33,600,000Source | -47,800,000Source | 600,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 601,400,000Source | 619,200,000Source | 578,100,000Source | 316,300,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | 1,189,400,000Source | 0Source | 35,500,000Source | 12,900,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -1,280,700,000Source | -65,100,000Source | -90,700,000Source | -62,200,000Source |
| Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing ActivitiesUSD | 22,900,000Source | 1,100,000Source | -11,500,000Source | 1,700,000Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 68,400,000Source | 64,000,000Source | 66,700,000Source | 56,500,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment ArrangementUSD | 24,600,000Source | 11,100,000Source | 14,200,000Source | 8,600,000Source |
| Payments for Repurchase of Common StockUSD | 118,500,000Source | 88,700,000Source | 266,600,000Source | 514,800,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | 255,400,000Source | -104,500,000Source | -312,900,000Source | -512,400,000Source |
| Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common StockUSD | 20,600,000Source | 18,200,000Source | 16,800,000Source | 18,100,000Source |
| Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing ActivitiesUSD | -9,300,000Source | 0Source | 0Source | -1,400,000Source |
| Repayments of Long-term DebtUSD | 200,000,000Source | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | -423,300,000Source | 447,900,000Source | 174,700,000Source | -268,100,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 422,500,000Source | 845,800,000Source | 397,900,000Source | 223,200,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 40,500,000Source | 24,400,000Source | 27,900,000Source | 26,100,000Source |
| Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 600,000Source | -1,700,000Source | 200,000Source | -9,800,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, ExpenseUSD | 45,100,000Source | 46,600,000Source | 42,000,000Source | 37,400,000Source |
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 76,500,000Source | 39,700,000Source | 42,100,000Source | 41,000,000Source |
| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to SettlementUSD | -30,900,000Source | — | — | — |
| DepreciationUSD | 56,600,000Source | 51,400,000Source | 51,100,000Source | 53,800,000Source |
| Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on DisposalUSD | 0Source | 0Source | — | — |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | -1,100,000Source | -5,300,000Source | — | — |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of BusinessUSD | — | 0Source | -11,200,000Source | — |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant EquipmentUSD | — | 0Source | 0Source | 2,300,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 1,495,500,000Source | 1,098,700,000Source | 1,097,900,000Source | 1,084,300,000Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)USD | — | — | 14,000,000Source | — |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to ParentUSD | — | 422,600,000Source | 346,000,000Source | 384,000,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 103,600,000Source | 126,000,000Source | 100,700,000Source | 109,900,000Source |
| InterestExpenseNonoperatingUSD | 42,500,000Source | 25,300,000Source | — | — |
| Investment Income, InterestUSD | 20,500,000Source | 29,800,000Source | 9,000,000Source | 2,100,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 396,600,000Source | 422,600,000Source | 346,000,000Source | 384,000,000Source |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -63,700,000Source | -4,700,000Source | -26,700,000Source | — |
| Operating Lease, Impairment LossUSD | — | — | 4,300,000Source | 1,700,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -41,700,000Source | -9,200,000Source | -7,800,000Source | 9,100,000Source |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term DebtUSD | 600,000,000Source | — | 0Source | 0Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 4,345,600,000Source | 3,841,000,000Source | 3,952,200,000Source | 4,006,100,000Source |
| Cost of RevenueUSD | 2,267,100,000Source | 2,059,300,000Source | 2,239,000,000Source | 2,333,400,000Source |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 1,484,900,000Source | 1,228,400,000Source | 1,212,900,000Source | 1,163,000,000Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | 563,900,000Source | 553,300,000Source | 473,400,000Source | 509,700,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -41,700,000Source | -9,200,000Source | -7,800,000Source | 9,100,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 500,200,000Source | 548,600,000Source | 446,700,000Source | 493,900,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 103,600,000Source | 126,000,000Source | 100,700,000Source | 109,900,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 396,600,000Source | 422,600,000Source | 346,000,000Source | 384,000,000Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | 12.85Source | 13.68Source | 10.88Source | 11.23Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | 12.53Source | 13.44Source | 10.76Source | 11.08Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 30,859,000Source | 30,885,000Source | 31,806,000Source | 34,182,000Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 31,641,000Source | 31,445,000Source | 32,164,000Source | 34,645,000Source |
| Interest Expense (non-operating)USD | 42,500,000Source | 25,300,000Source | — | — |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 76,500,000Source | 39,700,000Source | 42,100,000Source | 41,000,000Source |
| Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, DeclaredUSD per share | 0.66Source | 0.58Source | 0.52Source | 0.52Source |
| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to SettlementUSD | -30,900,000Source | — | — | — |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | -1,100,000Source | -5,300,000Source | — | — |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Gross ProfitUSD | 2,078,500,000Source | 1,781,700,000Source | 1,713,200,000Source | 1,672,700,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to ParentUSD | — | 422,600,000Source | 346,000,000Source | 384,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, DomesticUSD | 414,800,000Source | 472,400,000Source | — | — |
| Interest ExpenseUSD | — | — | 27,900,000Source | 27,000,000Source |
| Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, NetUSD | -22,000,000Source | 4,500,000Source | — | — |
| Interest Revenue (Expense), NetUSD | -22,000,000Source | 4,500,000Source | -18,900,000Source | -24,900,000Source |
| Investment Income, InterestUSD | 20,500,000Source | 29,800,000Source | 9,000,000Source | 2,100,000Source |
| Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost ComponentUSD | 34,900,000Source | 4,500,000Source | — | — |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -63,700,000Source | -4,700,000Source | -26,700,000Source | — |
| Research and Development ExpenseUSD | 140,200,000Source | 102,300,000Source | 97,100,000Source | 95,100,000Source |
Filing attachments
tm2626454d1_ex99-1.htm · 8-K · 2026-09-29
Exhibit 99.1 Acuity Inc. Appoints Nick Tzitzon to its Board of Directors ATLANTA - September 29, 2026 - Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) announces that its Board of Directors has elected Nick Tzitzon as an Independent Director, effective September 24, 2026. In connection with the appointment, the Board approved an increase in its size from nine to ten directors. Tzitzon will serve on the Audit and Governance Committees, and his initial term will expire at the Company’s next annual meeting of stockhol…
Read attachment ↗ayi-20260625x8xk_ex991.htm · 8-K · 2026-06-25
EX-99.1 2 ayi-20260625x8xk_ex991.htm EX-99.1 Document Press Release Exhibit 99.1 Investor Contact: Charlotte McLaughlin Vice President, Investor Relations (404) 853-1456 investorrelations@acuityinc.com Media Contact: April Appling Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Communications corporatecommunications@acuityinc.com Acuity Reports Fiscal 2026 Third-Quarter Results Solid Execution Delivers Sales Growth, EPS Improvement and Strong Cash Flow ■ Delivered Net Sales…
Read attachment ↗ayi-20260402x8xk_ex991.htm · 8-K · 2026-04-02
EX-99.1 2 ayi-20260402x8xk_ex991.htm EX-99.1 Document Press Release Exhibit 99.1 Investor Contact: Charlotte McLaughlin Vice President, Investor Relations (404) 853-1456 investorrelations@acuityinc.com Media Contact: April Appling Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Communications corporatecommunications@acuityinc.com Acuity Reports Fiscal 2026 Second-Quarter Results Strong Execution Delivers Sales Growth, Margin Expansion and EPS Improvement ■ Delivered Net Sal…
Read attachment ↗ayi-20260108x8xk_ex991.htm · 8-K · 2026-01-08
EX-99.1 2 ayi-20260108x8xk_ex991.htm EX-99.1 Document Press Release Exhibit 99.1 Investor Contact: Charlotte McLaughlin Vice President, Investor Relations (404) 853-1456 investorrelations@acuityinc.com Media Contact: April Appling Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Communications corporatecommunications@acuityinc.com Acuity Reports Fiscal 2026 First-Quarter Results Strong Performance Delivers Sales Growth, Margin Expansion and EPS Improvement ■ Delivered Net Sa…
Read attachment ↗ayi-20251001x8xk_ex991.htm · 8-K · 2025-10-01
EX-99.1 2 ayi-20251001x8xk_ex991.htm EX-99.1 Document Press Release Exhibit 99.1 Investor Contact: Charlotte McLaughlin Vice President, Investor Relations (404) 853-1456 investorrelations@acuityinc.com Media Contact: April Appling Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications corporatecommunications@acuityinc.com Acuity Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results Strong Execution in the Fourth-Quarter Delivered Net Sales Growth and Improved Operating Performa…
Read attachment ↗ayi-20250626x8xk_ex991.htm · 8-K · 2025-06-26
EX-99.1 2 ayi-20250626x8xk_ex991.htm EX-99.1 Document Press Release Exhibit 99.1 Investor Contact: Charlotte McLaughlin Vice President, Investor Relations (404) 853-1456 investorrelations@acuityinc.com Media Contact: April Appling Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Communications corporatecommunications@acuityinc.com Acuity Reports Fiscal 2025 Third-Quarter Results Strong Performance Delivers Sales Growth in Both Lighting and Intelligent Spaces ■ Delivered Net …
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