Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.65
Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
5.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
AYI Dividend Income Check
Safety
5.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.6% and trend is flat.
AYI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.65
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout5.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout3.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR9.4%
5Y CAGR5.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.6%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield1.5%
1Y Total Return17.9%
5Y Total Return55.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,57110Y ago$12,09820Y ago$85,483
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). AYI's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
AYI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
AYI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Acuity Brands, Inc. distributes 5.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 3.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AYI has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.4% and 5-year CAGR of 5.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AYI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 1.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.6% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 55.7%, with dividends contributing 1.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,098 today.
AYI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.98
Avg/Payment$0.1490
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 25.29% | May 1, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.2000 | ↑ +17.6% | 22.42% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 19.07% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 22.55% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.1700 | — | 27.95% | May 1, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.1700 | ↑ +13.3% | 19.60% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 19.51% | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 22.54% | Aug 1, 2024 |
AYI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
5.2% payout
Streak
2Y
5.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.5%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYIAcuity Brands, Inc. | $9.1B | 0.2% | 5.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  HUBBHubbell Incorporated | $26.2B | 1.1% | 32.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
 NVTnVent Electric plc | $27.0B | 0.5% | 18.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  ATKRAtkore Inc. | $2.5B | 1.8% | — | 2 | Unknown |
1st  GEFGreif, Inc. | $3.2B | 3.1% | 12.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ETNEaton Corporation pl… | $155.0B | 1.0% | 39.8% | 24 | Sustainable |
 AMEAMETEK, Inc. | $53.7B | 0.5% | 19.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
 REZIResideo Technologies… | $6.0B | 0.6% | — | 2 | Unknown |
AYI Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $0.68 | 13.3% | 4 | $12.53 | 5.4% | 18.43x | 0.6% |
| 2024 | $0.60 | 15.4% | 4 | $13.44 | 4.5% | 22.40x | 0.5% |
| 2023 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $10.76 | 4.8% | 20.69x | 0.4% |
| 2022 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $11.08 | 4.7% | 21.31x | 0.4% |
| 2021 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.37 | 6.2% | 16.10x | 0.4% |
| 2020 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.27 | 8.3% | 12.06x | 0.4% |
| 2019 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.30 | 6.3% | 15.96x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.53 | 6.1% | 16.40x | 0.4% |
| 2017 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.43 | 7.0% | 14.29x | 0.4% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AYI stock.
How much dividend does AYI pay per share?
Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.65 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AYI's next ex-dividend date?
AYI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AYI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AYI's dividend safe?
AYI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +5.2% and FCF payout ratio of +3.9%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has AYI increased its dividend?
AYI has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.5%.
How often does AYI pay dividends?
Acuity Brands, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.65 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AYI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AYI five years ago would be worth approximately $15,571 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AYI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AYI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.