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Yield 12m 0.19%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.47
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 2.90%
Overall Dividend Rating 41.99%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.58%
Payout Ratio 3.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 88.0%
Total Return 12m: -7.77%
#32 in Group
Total Return 5y: 181.28%
#23 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
AYI 7,410m 0.19% 0.58%
ELT 124m 6.12% 77.4%
LIGHT 2,585m 15.6% 24.5%
MRN 495m 5.94% 8.23%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
AYI 7,410m 2.90% 3.80%
VRT 27,728m 62.4% 4.40%
FAG 1,099m 37.7% 77.4%
NEX 4,075m 34.6% 37.1%

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AYI Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-03 0.17 13.3% 0.05%
2024-10-18 2024-10-18 2024-11-01 Quarterly 0.15 0.05%
2024-07-18 2024-07-18 2024-08-01 Quarterly 0.15 0.06%
2024-04-16 2024-04-17 2024-05-01 Quarterly 0.15 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 0.07%
2023-07-17 2023-07-18 2023-08-01 Quarterly 0.13 0.08%
2023-04-14 2023-04-17 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.13 0.08%
2023-02-03 2023-02-06 2023-02-14 Quarterly 0.13 0.07%
2022-10-14 2022-10-17 2022-11-01 Quarterly 0.13 0.08%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.13 0.08%
2022-04-14 2022-04-18 2022-05-02 Quarterly 0.13 0.08%
2022-01-19 2022-01-20 2022-02-01 Quarterly 0.13 0.06%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.13 0.06%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-08-02 Quarterly 0.13 0.08%
2021-04-15 2021-04-16 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.13 0.08%
2021-01-19 2021-01-20 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.13 0.11%
2020-10-16 2020-10-19 2020-11-02 Quarterly 0.13 0.14%
2020-07-16 2020-07-17 2020-08-03 Quarterly 0.13 0.13%
2020-04-16 2020-04-17 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.13
2020-01-16 2020-01-20 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.13
2019-10-17 2019-10-18 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.13
2019-07-16 2019-07-17 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.13
2019-04-16 2019-04-17 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.13
2019-01-17 2019-01-18 2019-02-01 Quarterly 0.13
2018-10-17 0.13
2018-07-17 2018-07-18 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.13
2018-04-16 2018-04-17 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.13
2018-01-19 2018-01-22 2018-02-01 Quarterly 0.13
2017-10-17 2017-10-18 2017-11-01 Quarterly 0.13
2017-07-14 2017-07-18 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.13
2017-04-12 2017-04-17 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.13
2017-01-19 2017-01-23 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.13
2016-10-14 2016-10-18 2016-11-01 Quarterly 0.13
2016-07-14 2016-07-18 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.13
2016-04-14 2016-04-18 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.13
2016-01-15 2016-01-20 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.13
2015-10-15 2015-10-19 2015-11-02 Quarterly 0.13
2015-07-16 2015-07-20 2015-08-03 Quarterly 0.13
2015-04-15 2015-04-17 2015-05-01 Quarterly 0.13

AYI Dividend FAQ

Does AYI pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, AYI paid a dividend of 0.47 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-03.

What is the Dividend Yield of AYI?

As of April 2025, AYI`s dividend yield is 0.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.47 USD by the current share price of 229.02.

How often does AYI pay dividends?

AYI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), AYI has issued 3 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AYI?

The next ex-dividend date for Acuity Brands (AYI) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of AYI?

AYI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.90% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AYI?

AYI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.58%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Acuity Brands five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (0.47) divided by the purchase price five years ago (81.42):

What is the Payout Consistency of AYI?

AYI Payout Consistency is 88.0%.
Moderately consistent: Acuity Brands has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does AYI have a good Dividend Yield?

AYI`s 0.19% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

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 41.99%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

AYI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AYI`s Outstanding Shares?

Acuity Brands`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.26% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -70.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Acuity Brands ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, 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 31,700,000 -0.31%