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Acuity Inc.

AYI

Industrials · Electrical Equipment & Parts · Stock · quarterly payer

$300.43

Undervalued · +17% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.27%

Annual Dividend

$0.80

Payout Ratio

5%

5-Yr Growth

5.5%

Ex-Date

Oct 16, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about AYI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 9, 2026, Acuity Inc. (AYI) has a forward dividend yield of 0.27%, based on an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and a share price of $300.43.
  • As of Oct 9, 2026, AYI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (90 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Acuity Inc. (AYI) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 9, 2026.
  • AYI last cut its regular dividend in 2008.
  • AYI's next ex-dividend date is Oct 16, 2026, with payment on Nov 2, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 9, 2026, AYI pays out 5% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • AYI's dividend has grown at an average rate of 5.5% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 9, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AYI is $352.91 per share, 17% above the $300.43 share price, so AYI screens as undervalued.
  • Acuity Inc. (AYI) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "AYI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 9, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AYI

Summary

As of Oct 9, 2026, Acuity Inc. (AYI) yields 0.27% ($0.80 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (90/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is AYI a good dividend stock?

Yes

Acuity Inc. (AYI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.27% ($0.80/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (5%)
  • Strong 5.5% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 50% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2008

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.27%
Payout Ratio
5%
Annual Dividend
$0.80
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 16, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.30
Market Cap
$9.0B
P/E Ratio
17.6
5-Yr Total Return
50%
52-Week Range
$257.04 – $380.17
Dividend Safety
A · 90/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2008)
AYI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 16, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →AYI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AYI a good dividend stock?

Yes. Acuity Inc. (AYI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.27% ($0.80/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is AYI undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AYI's fair value is about $352.91 versus a $300.43 share price — so it looks undervalued (+17% vs. fair value).

Is AYI's dividend safe?

AYI has a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2008, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is AYI's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for AYI is about $352.91 per share, roughly 17% above the current $300.43 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is AYI a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AYI screens as "yes" and undervalued. Acuity Inc. (AYI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.27% ($0.80/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will AYI cut its dividend?

AYI earns a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2008). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does AYI pay a dividend?

Yes. Acuity Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.80 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.27%.

What is AYI's dividend yield?

As of Oct 9, 2026, AYI's forward dividend yield is 0.27%, based on a $0.80 annual dividend and a $300.43 share price.

What is AYI's dividend per share?

As of Oct 9, 2026, AYI pays $0.80 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is AYI's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 9, 2026, AYI's payout ratio is 5% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has AYI grown its dividend?

As of Oct 9, 2026, AYI has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next AYI ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 9, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for AYI is Oct 16, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.80 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$20.00
Annual$80.00
Monthly avg$6.67

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