Acuity Brands Profit Margin

Acuity Brands (AYI) currently reports a profit margin of 10.25% as of May 2026. That compares with 9.63% in the prior-year period — up 6.5% year over year. That is above the Industrials sector average of 10.13%. Use the charts on this page to explore Acuity Brands's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Acuity Brands's profit margin increased from 9.63% to 10.25% — a 6.5% year-over-year increase (period ending May 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Acuity Brands's profit margin of 10.25% is higher than the Industrials sector average of 10.13%. That is roughly 1.2% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Acuity Brands's current 10.25% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.13%) and against AYI's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 10.25%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.13%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Acuity Brands, and consider following AYI for alerts when major investors trade the stock.