Is Acuity Brands, Inc. a good dividend stock?

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 0.24%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is AYI's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for AYI stock is currently 0.24%.

How much does AYI pay in dividends per year?

Acuity Brands, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $0.7700 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does AYI pay dividends?

AYI stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is AYI's dividend growing?

Acuity Brands, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 12.48%.

AYI Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Acuity Brands, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 0.24% as of Jul 21, 2026. It pays $0.7700 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 7.31% 5-year compound annual rate.

9.75B

Market cap

16.85x

Current P/E

15.53x

Forward P/E

0.24%

Dividend yield

$0.7700

AYI dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — AYI pays out about 4% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	48.11%
Operating margin	13.02%
Pretax margin	11.42%
Net margin	9.04%
Effective tax rate	20.77%
ROA	8.82%
ROE	15.45%
D/E	0.33x
Interest coverage ratio	12.60x

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AYI valuation

P/E	16.85x
P/S	1.82x
P/B	2.96x
P/CF	13.58x
P/FCF	15.47x
P/OCF	13.58x
PEG	5.52x
EV multiple	11.42x

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Sector

Electrical Equipment & Parts

Industry

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.