Acuity Reports Fiscal 2025 Third-Quarter Results

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Acuity (NYSE:AYI) reported strong Q3 fiscal 2025 results with net sales of $1.2 billion, up 21.7% year-over-year. The company's adjusted diluted EPS increased 23.4% to $5.12, while reported diluted EPS decreased 14% to $3.12.

The Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) segment saw net sales grow 2.7% to $923.2M, while Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) segment recorded a 248.9% increase to $264.1M, including $172.8M from QSC. The company implemented productivity actions in ABL resulting in $29.7M in special charges.

Adjusted operating profit grew 32.7% to $221.7M, with margins expanding 150 basis points to 18.8%. The company maintained strong cash flow and continued capital allocation through acquisitions, dividend increases, and share repurchases.

Positive

• Net sales increased 21.7% to $1.2B year-over-year
• Adjusted operating profit grew 32.7% to $221.7M
• Adjusted diluted EPS increased 23.4% to $5.12
• AIS segment revenue grew 248.9% to $264.1M
• Dividend increased by 13% to 17 cents per share

Negative

• Operating profit decreased 3.8% to $139.8M
• Diluted EPS declined 13.8% to $3.12
• Special charges of $29.7M from ABL restructuring
• ABL segment operating profit decreased 11.6%

Insights

Financial Analyst

Acuity delivered strong top-line growth (+21.7%) with mixed profitability as restructuring costs weighed on reported earnings despite solid adjusted figures.

Acuity's Q3 FY2025 results showcase a 21.7% revenue increase to $1.2 billion, driven by both core lighting and intelligent spaces segments. The headline figures present a complex picture: reported operating profit declined 3.8% to $139.8 million, while adjusted operating profit jumped 32.7% to $221.7 million. This divergence stems from $29.7 million in special charges from productivity actions in the ABL segment, including brand eliminations and facility reorganization.

Breaking down segment performance reveals strategic shifts. The core ABL segment delivered modest 2.7% revenue growth to $923.2 million with adjusted operating margins expanding 80 basis points to 18.8%, showing efficiency improvements. Meanwhile, the AIS segment experienced dramatic 248.9% growth to $264.1 million, largely from incorporating the QSC acquisition, which contributed $172.8 million in revenue.

The company's adjusted operating margin expanded 150 basis points to 18.8%, indicating effective cost management despite inflationary pressures. The adjusted diluted EPS of $5.12 represents a 23.4% increase from the prior year's $4.15, outpacing revenue growth and suggesting operational leverage.

Cash flow remains robust, funding both the QSC and M3 Innovation acquisitions while returning capital to shareholders through a 13% dividend increase and share repurchases totaling $91.3 million. This balanced capital allocation demonstrates management confidence in future performance while investing in growth opportunities.

The strategic restructuring in the lighting segment suggests proactive management willing to take short-term charges for long-term efficiency, though investors should monitor whether these actions deliver the expected margin improvements in coming quarters.

Strong Performance Delivers Sales Growth in Both Lighting and Intelligent Spaces

• Delivered Net Sales of $1.2B, an Increase of 22% Compared to the Prior Year
• Delivered Operating Profit of $140M, Down 4 % Compared to the Prior Year; Grew Adjusted Operating Profit to $222M, Up 33% Compared to the Prior Year
• Delivered Diluted EPS of $3.12, Down 14% Compared to the Prior Year; Grew Adjusted Diluted EPS to $5.12, Up 23% Compared to the Prior Year
  

ATLANTA, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI), ("Acuity"), a market-leading industrial technology company, delivered net sales of $1.2 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 ended May 31, 2025, an increase of $210.5 million, or 21.7 percent, compared to the prior year.

"We delivered strong performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2025," stated Neil Ashe, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Inc. "We grew net sales, expanded our adjusted operating profit and adjusted operating profit margin and we increased our adjusted diluted earnings per share. We generated strong cash flow and allocated capital effectively. "

During the third quarter of fiscal 2025, we accelerated productivity actions in our ABL segment that resulted in $29.7 million of special charges. These charges included the elimination of brands, associate severance, and facility reorganization.

Operating profit was $139.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, a decrease of $5.5 million, or 3.8 percent, compared to the prior year. Operating profit as a percent of net sales was 11.9 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, a decrease of 310 basis points compared to the prior year. Adjusted operating profit was $221.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of $54.6 million, or 32.7 percent, compared to the prior year. Adjusted operating profit as a percent of net sales was 18.8 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of 150 basis points compared to the prior year.

Diluted earnings per share was $3.12 in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, a decrease of $0.50, or 13.8 percent, compared to the prior year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $5.12 in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of $0.97, or 23.4 percent, from $4.15 in the prior year.

Segment Performance

Acuity Brands Lighting ("ABL")

ABL generated net sales of $923.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of $24.7 million, or 2.7 percent, compared to the prior year.

Operating profit was $134.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, a decrease of $17.5 million, or 11.6 percent, compared to the prior year. Operating profit as a percent of ABL net sales was 14.5 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, a decrease of 240 basis points compared to the prior year. Adjusted operating profit was $173.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of $11.8 million, or 7.3 percent, compared to the prior year. Adjusted operating profit as a percent of ABL net sales was 18.8 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of 80 basis points compared to the prior year.

Acuity Intelligent Spaces ("AIS")

AIS generated net sales of $264.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of $188.4 million, or 248.9 percent, compared to the prior year. Included in net sales are $172.8 million from three months of QSC performance.

Operating profit was $27.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of $14.9 million compared to the prior year. Operating profit as a percent of AIS net sales was 10.4 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, a decrease of 610 basis points compared to the prior year. Adjusted operating profit was $62.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of $45.0 million compared to the prior year. Adjusted operating profit as a percent of AIS net sales was 23.6 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of 70 basis points compared to the prior year.

Cash Flow and Capital Allocation

Net cash from operating activities was $398.9 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2025. We closed the QSC acquisition and acquired M3 Innovation, increased our dividend by 13 percent to 17 cents per share and repurchased approximately 344,000 shares of common stock for a total of $91.3 million.

Call Details

We will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET today, Thursday, June 26, 2025. Neil Ashe, Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Inc. will lead the call. The conference call and earnings release can be accessed via our Investor Relations section of our website at www.investors.acuityinc.com. A replay of the call will also be posted to the Investor Relations website within two hours of the completion of the conference call and will be available on the website for a limited time.

About Acuity

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.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release includes the following non-generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measures: “adjusted operating profit” and “adjusted operating profit margin” for total company and by segment; for total company only we additionally include: "adjusted gross profit", "adjusted gross profit margin", “adjusted net income;” “adjusted diluted EPS;” “earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”);" "EBITDA margin;" “adjusted EBITDA;” and "adjusted EBITDA margin". These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the reader's overall understanding of our current financial performance and prospects for the future. Specifically, management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors by excluding or adjusting items for amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, acquired profit in inventory, acquisition-related items, and special charges.

We also provide “free cash flow” (“FCF”) to enhance the reader’s understanding of our ability to generate additional cash from its business.

Management typically adjusts for these items for internal reviews of performance and uses the above non-GAAP measures for baseline comparative operational analysis, decision making and other activities. Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide greater comparability and enhanced visibility into our results of operations as well as comparability with many of its peers, especially those companies focused more on technology and software. Non-GAAP financial measures included in this news release should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross profit margin for total company are “gross profit” and “gross profit margin,” respectively, which include the impact of acquired profit in inventory. Adjusted gross profit margin is adjusted gross profit divided by net sales for total company. The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted operating profit and adjusted operating profit margin for total company and by segment are “operating profit” and “operating profit margin,” respectively, which include the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, acquired profit in inventory, acquisition-related costs, and special charges. Adjusted operating profit margin is adjusted operating profit divided by net sales for total company and by segment. The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS are “net income” and “diluted EPS,” respectively, which include the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, acquired profit in inventory, acquisition-related costs, and special charges. Adjusted diluted EPS is adjusted net income divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding. The most directly comparable GAAP measure for EBITDA is “net income”, which includes the impact of net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization of acquired intangible assets. EBITDA margin is EBITDA divided by net sales for total company. The most directly comparable GAAP measure for adjusted EBITDA is “net income”, which includes the impact of net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, acquired profit in inventory, acquisition-related items, special charges, and miscellaneous (income) expense, net. Adjusted EBITDA margin is adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales for total company. A reconciliation of each measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is available in this news release.

We define FCF as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment. A calculation of this measure is available in this news release.

Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, have limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. Our presentation of such measures, which may include adjustments to exclude unusual or non-recurring items, should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by other unusual or non-recurring items.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that describe or relate to our plans, initiatives, projections, vision, goals, targets, commitments, expectations, objectives, prospects, strategies, or financial outlook, and the assumptions underlying or relating thereto. In some cases, we may use words such as “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “indicate,” “project,” “predict,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “potential,” and words of similar meaning, as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions, or circumstances, to identify forward-looking statements. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Act. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Our forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate, and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors, many of which are outside of our control and any of which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K (including, but not limited to, the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"), quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. This press release is not comprehensive, and for that reason, should be read in conjunction with such filings. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect any events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

ACUITY INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In millions, except per-share data)
	May 31, 2025				August 31, 2024
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	371.8			$	845.8
Accounts receivable, less reserve for doubtful accounts of $2.6 and $1.9, respectively		608.6				563.0
Inventories		486.0				387.6
Prepayments and other current assets		122.6				75.1
Total current assets		1,589.0				1,871.5
Property, plant, and equipment, net		323.8				303.9
Operating lease right-of-use assets		77.8				65.6
Goodwill		1,492.6				1,098.7
Intangible assets, net		1,108.3				440.5
Deferred income taxes		21.1				2.3
Other long-term assets		33.7				32.1
Total assets	$	4,646.3			$	3,814.6
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	409.0			$	352.3
Current operating lease liabilities		23.3				19.2
Accrued compensation		110.2				110.1
Other current liabilities		257.0				206.3
Total current liabilities		799.5				687.9
Long-term debt		996.7				496.2
Long-term operating lease liabilities		65.6				58.1
Accrued pension liabilities		37.8				37.5
Deferred income taxes		14.3				26.0
Other long-term liabilities		148.4				130.1
Total liabilities		2,062.3				1,435.8
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 50.0 shares authorized; none issued		—				—
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 500.0 shares authorized; 54.9 and 54.6 issued, respectively		0.5				0.5
Paid-in capital		1,143.5				1,115.9
Retained earnings		4,177.1				3,909.8
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(114.6	)			(114.9	)
Treasury stock, at cost, of 24.2 and 23.8 shares, respectively		(2,622.5	)			(2,532.5	)
Total stockholders’ equity		2,584.0				2,378.8
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	4,646.3			$	3,814.6

ACUITY INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (In millions, except per-share data)
	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2025				May 31, 2024				May 31, 2025				May 31, 2024
Net sales	$	1,178.6			$	968.1			$	3,136.5			$	2,808.7
Cost of products sold		608.4				515.9				1,649.0				1,515.7
Gross profit		570.2				452.2				1,487.5				1,293.0
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses		400.7				306.9				1,074.5				896.7
Special charges		29.7				—				29.7				—
Operating profit		139.8				145.3				383.3				396.3
Other expense:
Interest expense (income), net		12.1				(1.8	)			15.0				(1.0	)
Miscellaneous expense (income), net		2.3				(0.5	)			5.8				1.2
Total other expense (income)		14.4				(2.3	)			20.8				0.2
Income before income taxes		125.4				147.6				362.5				396.1
Income tax expense		27.0				33.7				79.9				92.4
Net income	$	98.4			$	113.9			$	282.6			$	303.7
Earnings per share(1):
Basic earnings per share	$	3.19			$	3.70			$	9.14			$	9.83
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding		30.851				30.829				30.912				30.905
Diluted earnings per share	$	3.12			$	3.62			$	8.92			$	9.67
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding		31.565				31.477				31.673				31.420
Dividends declared per share	$	0.17			$	0.15			$	0.49			$	0.43

⁽¹⁾ Earnings per share is calculated using unrounded numbers. Amounts in the table may not recalculate exactly due to rounding.

ACUITY INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (In millions)
	Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2025				May 31, 2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	282.6			$	303.7
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		86.7				68.5
Share-based payment expense		34.0				34.9
Asset impairments		16.7				—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts receivable		10.4				42.5
Inventories		5.1				(1.2	)
Prepayments and other current assets		(31.9	)			(16.3	)
Accounts payable		38.1				40.4
Other operating activities		(42.8	)			(27.4	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		398.9				445.1
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(43.6	)			(41.0	)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired		(1,189.4	)			—
Other investing activities		(16.3	)			(3.6	)
Net cash used for investing activities		(1,249.3	)			(44.6	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings from term loan		600.0				—
Repayments of term loan borrowings		(100.0	)			—
Repurchases of common stock		(91.3	)			(88.7	)
Proceeds from stock option exercises and other		17.5				12.0
Payments of taxes withheld on net settlement of equity awards		(24.0	)			(10.4	)
Dividends paid		(15.3	)			(13.4	)
Other financing activities		(9.3	)			—
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		377.6				(100.5	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(1.2	)			1.1
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(474.0	)			301.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		845.8				397.9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	371.8			$	699.0

ACUITY INC. DISAGGREGATED NET SALES (In millions)
The following tables show net sales by channel for the periods presented:
	Three Months Ended
	May 31, 2025				May 31, 2024				Increase (Decrease)				Percent Change
Acuity Brands Lighting:
Independent sales network	$	685.3			$	637.1			$	48.2			7.6	%
Direct sales network		101.5				97.0				4.5			4.6	%
Retail sales		41.4				45.7				(4.3	)		(9.4	)%
Corporate accounts		35.5				60.5				(25.0	)		(41.3	)%
Original equipment manufacturer and other		59.5				58.2				1.3			2.2	%
Total Acuity Brands Lighting		923.2				898.5				24.7			2.7	%
Acuity Intelligent Spaces		264.1				75.7				188.4			248.9	%
Eliminations		(8.7	)			(6.1	)			(2.6	)		42.6	%
Total	$	1,178.6			$	968.1			$	210.5			21.7	%

	Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2025				May 31, 2024				Increase (Decrease)				Percent Change
Acuity Brands Lighting:
Independent sales network	$	1,944.4			$	1,874.6			$	69.8			3.7	%
Direct sales network		306.1				287.4				18.7			6.5	%
Retail sales		127.3				147.7				(20.4	)		(13.8	)%
Corporate accounts		103.8				140.1				(36.3	)		(25.9	)%
Original equipment manufacturer and other		168.2				168.6				(0.4	)		(0.2	)%
Total Acuity Brands Lighting		2,649.8				2,618.4				31.4			1.2	%
Acuity Intelligent Spaces		509.1				208.0				301.1			144.8	%
Eliminations		(22.4	)			(17.7	)			(4.7	)		26.6	%
Total	$	3,136.5			$	2,808.7			$	327.8			11.7	%

ACUITY INC. Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures
The tables below reconcile certain GAAP financial measures to the corresponding non-GAAP measures for total Company as well as our reportable operating segments (in millions except per share data):
	Three Months Ended
	May 31, 2025							May 31, 2024							Increase (Decrease)				Percent Change
Net sales	$	1,178.6						$	968.1						$	210.5			21.7	%
Gross profit (GAAP)	$	570.2						$	452.2						$	118.0			26.1	%
Percent of net sales					48.4	%						46.7	%			170			bps
Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory		19.2							—
Adjusted gross profit (Non-GAAP)	$	589.4						$	452.2						$	137.2			30.3	%
Percent of net sales					50.0	%						46.7	%			330			bps
Operating profit (GAAP)	$	139.8						$	145.3						$	(5.5	)		(3.8	)%
Percent of net sales (GAAP)					11.9	%						15.0	%			(310	)		bps
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets		20.0							10.0
Add-back: Share-based payment expense		10.5							11.8
Add-back: Acquisition-related costs (1)		2.5							—
Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory		19.2							—
Add-back: Special charges		29.7							—
Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP)	$	221.7						$	167.1						$	54.6			32.7	%
Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP)					18.8	%						17.3	%			150			bps
Net income (GAAP)	$	98.4						$	113.9						$	(15.5	)		(13.6	)%
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets		20.0							10.0
Add-back: Share-based payment expense		10.5							11.8
Add-back: Acquisition-related costs (1)		2.5							—
Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory		19.2							—
Add-back: Special charges		29.7							—
Total pre-tax adjustments to net income		81.9							21.8
Income tax effects		(18.8	)						(5.0	)
Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP)	$	161.5						$	130.7						$	30.8			23.6	%
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)	$	3.12						$	3.62						$	(0.50	)		(13.8	)%
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)	$	5.12						$	4.15						$	0.97			23.4	%
Net income (GAAP)	$	98.4						$	113.9						$	(15.5	)		(13.6	)%
Percent of net sales (GAAP)					8.3	%						11.8	%			(350	)		bps
Interest expense (income), net		12.1							(1.8	)
Income tax expense		27.0							33.7
Depreciation		14.6							12.9
Amortization of acquired intangible assets		20.0							10.0
EBITDA (Non-GAAP)		172.1							168.7							3.4			2.0	%
Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP)					14.6	%						17.4	%			(280	)		bps
Share-based payment expense		10.5							11.8
Acquisition-related costs (1)		2.5							—
Acquired profit in inventory		19.2							—
Miscellaneous expense (income), net		2.3							(0.5	)
Special charges		29.7							—
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)	$	236.3						$	180.0						$	56.3			31.3	%
Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP)					20.0	%						18.6	%			140			bps

⁽¹⁾ Acquisition-related items include professional fees.

		Three Months Ended
Acuity Brands Lighting		May 31, 2025				May 31, 2024				Increase (Decrease)				Percent Change
Net sales		$	923.2			$	898.5			$	24.7			2.7	%
Operating profit (GAAP)		$	134.0			$	151.5			$	(17.5	)		(11.6	)%
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets			6.3				6.6
Add-back: Share-based payment expense			3.9				4.0
Add-back: Special charges			29.7				—
Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP)		$	173.9			$	162.1			$	11.8			7.3	%
Operating profit margin (GAAP)			14.5	%			16.9	%			(240	)		bps
Adjusted operating profit margin (Non-GAAP)			18.8	%			18.0	%			80			bps

		Three Months Ended
Acuity Intelligent Spaces		May 31, 2025				May 31, 2024				Increase (Decrease)				Percent Change
Net sales		$	264.1			$	75.7			$	188.4			248.9	%
Operating profit (GAAP)		$	27.4			$	12.5			$	14.9			119.2	%
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets			13.7				3.4
Add-back: Share-based payment expense			2.0				1.4
Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory			19.2				—
Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP)		$	62.3			$	17.3			$	45.0			260.1	%
Operating profit margin (GAAP)			10.4	%			16.5	%			(610	)		bps
Adjusted operating profit margin (Non-GAAP)			23.6	%			22.9	%			70			bps

(In millions, except per share data)	Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2025							May 31, 2024							Increase (Decrease)				Percent Change
Net sales	$	3,136.5						$	2,808.7						$	327.8			11.7	%
Gross profit (GAAP)	$	1,487.5						$	1,293.0						$	194.5			15.0	%
Percent of net sales (GAAP)					47.4	%						46.0	%			140			bps
Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory		29.6							—
Adjusted gross profit (Non-GAAP)	$	1,517.1						$	1,293.0						$	224.1			17.3	%
Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP)					48.4	%						46.0	%			240			bps
Operating profit (GAAP)	$	383.3						$	396.3						$	(13.0	)		(3.3	)%
Percent of net sales (GAAP)					12.2	%						14.1	%			(190	)		bps
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets		45.5							29.9
Add-back: Share-based payment expense		34.0							34.9
Add-back: Acquisition-related costs (1)		21.2							—
Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory		29.6							—
Add-back: Special charges		29.7							—
Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP)	$	543.3						$	461.1						$	82.2			17.8	%
Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP)					17.3	%						16.4	%			90			bps
Net income (GAAP)	$	282.6						$	303.7						$	(21.1	)		(6.9	)%
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible asset		45.5							29.9
Add-back: Share-based payment expense		34.0							34.9
Add-back: Acquisition-related costs (1)		21.2							—
Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory		29.6							—
Add-back: Special charges		29.7							—
Total pre-tax adjustments to net income		160.0							64.8
Income tax effect		(36.8	)						(14.9	)
Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP)	$	405.8						$	353.6						$	52.2			14.8	%
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)	$	8.92						$	9.67						$	(0.75	)		(7.8	)%
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)	$	12.81						$	11.25						$	1.56			13.9	%
Net income (GAAP)	$	282.6						$	303.7						$	(21.1	)		(6.9	)%
Percent of net sales (GAAP)					9.0	%						10.8	%			(180	)		bps
Interest expense (income), net		15.0							(1.0	)
Income tax expense		79.9							92.4
Depreciation		41.2							38.6
Amortization		45.5							29.9
EBITDA (Non-GAAP)		464.2							463.6							0.6			0.1	%
Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP)					14.8	%						16.5	%			(170	)		bps
Share-based payment expense		34.0							34.9
Miscellaneous expense, net		5.8							1.2
Special charges		29.7							—
Acquisition-related costs (1)		21.2							—
Acquired profit in inventory		29.6							—
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)	$	584.5						$	499.7						$	84.8			17.0	%
Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP)					18.6	%						17.8	%			80			bps

⁽¹⁾ Acquisition-related items include professional fees.

		Nine Months Ended
Acuity Brands Lighting		May 31, 2025				May 31, 2024				Increase (Decrease)				Percent Change
Net sales		$	2,649.8			$	2,618.4			$	31.4			1.2	%
Operating profit (GAAP)		$	407.6			$	421.3			$	(13.7	)		(3.3	)%
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets			19.0				19.7
Add-back: Share-based payment expense			12.4				11.3
Add-back: Special charges			29.7				—
Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP)		$	468.7			$	452.3			$	16.4			3.6	%
Operating profit margin (GAAP)			15.4	%			16.1	%			(70	)		bps
Adjusted operating profit margin (Non-GAAP)			17.7	%			17.3	%			40			bps

		Nine Months Ended
Acuity Intelligent Spaces		May 31, 2025				May 31, 2024				Increase (Decrease)				Percent Change
Net sales		$	509.1			$	208.0			$	301.1			144.8	%
Operating profit (GAAP)		$	48.1			$	26.9			$	21.2			78.8	%
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets			26.5				10.2
Add-back: Share-based payment expense			5.5				4.8
Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory			29.6				—
Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP)		$	109.7			$	41.9			$	67.8			161.8	%
Operating profit margin (GAAP)			9.4	%			12.9	%			(350	)		bps
Adjusted operating profit margin (Non-GAAP)			21.5	%			20.1	%			140			bps

	Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2025				May 31, 2024				Increase (Decrease)				Percent Change
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)	$	398.9			$	445.1			$	(46.2	)		(10.4	)%
Less: Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(43.6	)			(41.0	)
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)	$	355.3			$	404.1			$	(48.8	)		(12.1	)%

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FAQ

What were Acuity's (AYI) Q3 2025 earnings results?

Acuity reported Q3 2025 net sales of $1.2 billion (up 21.7%), adjusted diluted EPS of $5.12 (up 23.4%), and adjusted operating profit of $221.7M (up 32.7%) year-over-year.

How did Acuity's (AYI) different segments perform in Q3 2025?

ABL segment sales grew 2.7% to $923.2M while AIS segment sales increased 248.9% to $264.1M, including $172.8M from QSC.

What restructuring actions did Acuity (AYI) take in Q3 2025?

Acuity implemented productivity actions in its ABL segment resulting in $29.7M of special charges, including brand elimination, associate severance, and facility reorganization.

How is Acuity (AYI) allocating its capital in 2025?

Acuity completed the QSC acquisition, acquired M3 Innovation, increased dividends by 13% to 17 cents per share, and repurchased about 344,000 shares for $91.3M.

What was Acuity's (AYI) operating margin in Q3 2025?

Adjusted operating profit margin was 18.8%, an increase of 150 basis points year-over-year, while reported operating margin decreased 310 basis points to 11.9%.