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AYI Dividend History & Analysis | 0.2% Yield

AYI has a dividend yield of 0.2% and paid 0.68 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.19%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.68
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.64%
Overall Dividend Rating 46.56%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.74%
Payout Ratio 3.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 87.75%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 16.6% (S&P 500: 15.5%)
Total Return 5y: 286.5% (S&P 500: 108.4%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
LIGHT 3,278 M 6.87% 5.64%
NEX 6,658 M 2.15% 6.44%
ATKR 2,222 M 1.99% 5.73%
EMR 74,881 M 1.63% 3.35%
LR 43,592 M 1.52% 3.51%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
VRT 64,490 M 83.4% 98.3%
NEX 6,658 M 48.7% 64.8%
ST 4,228 M 20.6% 100%
LR 43,592 M 11.8% 99.3%
AME 41,405 M 11.7% 94.3%

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LR
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HUBB
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ETN
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AYI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-17 2025-10-17 2025-11-03 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.05%
2025-07-18 2025-07-18 2025-08-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.06%
2025-04-17 2025-04-18 2025-05-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.07%
2025-02-03 2025-02-03 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.17 13.3% 0.05%
2024-10-18 2024-10-18 2024-11-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.05%
2024-07-18 2024-07-18 2024-08-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.06%
2024-04-16 2024-04-17 2024-05-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.06%
2024-02-02 2024-02-05 2024-02-14 Quarterly 0.15 15.4% 0.06%
2023-10-17 2023-10-18 2023-11-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.07%
2023-07-17 2023-07-18 2023-08-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.08%
2023-04-14 2023-04-17 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.08%
2023-02-03 2023-02-06 2023-02-14 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.07%
2022-10-14 2022-10-17 2022-11-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.08%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.08%
2022-04-14 2022-04-18 2022-05-02 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.08%
2022-01-19 2022-01-20 2022-02-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.06%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.06%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-08-02 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.08%
2021-04-15 2021-04-16 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.08%
2021-01-19 2021-01-20 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.11%
2020-10-16 2020-10-19 2020-11-02 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2020-07-16 2020-07-17 2020-08-03 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2020-04-16 2020-04-17 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2020-01-16 2020-01-20 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2019-10-17 2019-10-18 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2019-07-16 2019-07-17 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2019-04-16 2019-04-17 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2019-01-17 2019-01-18 2019-02-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2018-10-17 2018-10-18 2018-11-01 Unknown 0.13 0% N/A
2018-07-17 2018-07-18 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2018-04-16 2018-04-17 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2018-01-19 2018-01-22 2018-02-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2017-10-17 2017-10-18 2017-11-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2017-07-14 2017-07-18 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2017-04-12 2017-04-17 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2017-01-19 2017-01-23 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-10-14 2016-10-18 2016-11-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-07-14 2016-07-18 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-04-14 2016-04-18 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2016-01-15 2016-01-20 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2015-10-15 2015-10-19 2015-11-02 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2015-07-16 2015-07-20 2015-08-03 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2015-04-15 2015-04-17 2015-05-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2015-01-16 2015-01-21 2015-02-02 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-10-15 2014-10-17 2014-11-03 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-07-16 2014-07-18 2014-08-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-04-15 2014-04-17 2014-05-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-01-16 2014-01-21 2014-02-03 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2013-10-16 2013-10-18 2013-11-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2013-07-16 2013-07-18 2013-08-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A

AYI Dividend FAQ

Acuity Brands Inc (NYSE:AYI) is a leading provider of innovative lighting and building management solutions, operating through two primary segments: Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG). The companys diverse product portfolio is marketed under various brands, catering to a wide range of customers, including electrical distributors, retail home improvement centers, and system integrators.

What is the Dividend Yield of AYI?

As of October 2025, AYI`s dividend yield is 0.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.68 USD by the current share price of 356.60.

Does AYI pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, AYI paid a dividend of 0.68 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-17 and the payout was 0.17 USD.

How often does AYI pay dividends?

AYI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AYI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-17.

Will AYI pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.17 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Acuity Brands (AYI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AYI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Acuity Brands (AYI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AYI?

AYI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.64% per year.
Strong growth: AYI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AYI?

AYI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.74%. If you bought AYI's shares at 92.25 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.68 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.74% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AYI?

AYI Payout Consistency is 92.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Acuity Brands has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AYI have a good Dividend Yield?

AYI`s 0.19% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AYI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AYI is 3.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of AYI?

AYI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 46.56%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AYI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AYI`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Acuity Brands`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.27% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 33.3%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Acuity Brands ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2008-05-02 with a factor of 1:1. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 1.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2001 41,221,000
2002 41,432,000 +0.51%
2003 42,594,000 +2.8%
2004 43,946,000 +3.17%
2005 45,620,000 +3.81%
2006 43,732,000 -4.14%
2007 42,936,000 -1.82%
2008 40,765,000 -5.06%
2009 43,100,000 +5.73%
2010 42,800,000 -0.7%
2011 41,700,000 -2.57%
2012 42,300,000 +1.44%
2013 42,900,000 +1.42%
2014 43,300,000 +0.93%
2015 43,600,000 +0.69%
2016 44,000,000 +0.92%
2017 42,100,000 -4.32%
2018 40,100,000 -4.75%
2019 39,600,000 -1.25%
2020 37,800,000 -4.55%
2021 35,539,000 -5.98%
2022 32,704,000 -7.98%
2023 31,365,000 -4.09%
2024 31,799,000 +1.38%
2025 31,533,000 -0.84%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-18 02:27