Acuity Brands hikes dividend by 17.6%

Acuity Brands (AYI) approved a sizable dividend increase on January 22, 2026, lifting its quarterly payout by 17.6% to $0.20 per share.

The hike represents the third consecutive year of dividend growth for Acuity Brands. Over the past five years, the dividend has expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 9%. Based on a share price of $313.50, the dividend translates into a yield of approximately 0.3%. The ex-dividend date is February 2, 2026.

Acuity Brands designs and manufactures lighting, controls, and building management solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. More information is available on the website of Acuity Brands.

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