Acuity (AYI) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Core Insights - Acuity reported revenue of $1.21 billion for the quarter ended August 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 17.1% and an EPS of $5.20, up from $4.30 in the previous year [1] - The revenue matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while the EPS exceeded expectations by 10.64% [1] Financial Performance - Acuity's net sales by channel for Acuity Intelligent Spaces reached $255.2 million, which is a 204.2% increase year-over-year but fell short of the average estimate of $261.99 million [4] - Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) reported total net sales of $962.4 million, slightly above the average estimate of $958.18 million, marking a year-over-year change of 0.8% [4] - Adjusted operating profit for Acuity Intelligent Spaces was $54.6 million, surpassing the average estimate of $45.89 million [4] - Adjusted operating profit for Acuity Brands Lighting was $193.6 million, exceeding the average estimate of $172.54 million [4] Market Performance - Acuity's shares have returned +3.3% over the past month, compared to a +3.5% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]