Acuity Brands Profit Margin

Acuity Brands's profit margin stands at 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%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Acuity Brands reported 10.25% in profit margin versus 9.63% a year earlier — a 6.5% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Acuity Brands sits higher the Industrials benchmark (10.13%) with a profit margin of 10.25%. That is roughly 1.2% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 10.25% for Acuity Brands means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Acuity Brands's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places AYI next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.