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Acuity Brands, Inc.

AYINYSETrackedMarket Data VerifiedManufacturingElectric Lighting & Wiring Equipment

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Market overview

USD 308.79

Up+USD 2.88 (+0.94%) Day change

Last verified close · As of · USD · Market data via Massive Stock Widgets

The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.

Open
USD 304.75
Previous close
USD 305.91
Day high
USD 309.31
Day low
USD 303.16
Volume
420,213
Market cap
USD 9,243,798,528
Price chart · 1 Year
Acuity Brands, Inc. 1 Year price chartAcuity Brands, Inc., nyse:AYI, 1 Year price chart in USD. Start USD 338.64, end USD 319.42, high USD 376.69, low USD 257.79, down.
Period1 YearFirst closeUSD 338.64Last closeUSD 319.42Maximum closeUSD 376.69Minimum closeUSD 257.79Period change−USD 19.22Period percentage change−5.68%Chart as ofSep 25, 2026, 1:30 PM GMT+0000
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Representative chart points — 24 of 251
Date and time Open High Low Close Volume
USD 335.31 USD 340.41 USD 330.07 USD 338.64 257,100
USD 361.88 USD 365.59 USD 359.04 USD 361.41 132,500
USD 363.67 USD 370.00 USD 362.84 USD 365.97 149,400
USD 374.68 USD 375.25 USD 361.50 USD 364.68 357,100
USD 368.20 USD 371.13 USD 362.08 USD 364.92 121,800
USD 374.66 USD 380.17 USD 373.04 USD 376.69 392,100
USD 322.51 USD 326.44 USD 317.55 USD 320.82 486,300
USD 310.21 USD 317.45 USD 309.58 USD 316.62 311,100
USD 309.40 USD 316.27 USD 306.93 USD 313.39 552,500
USD 274.18 USD 281.80 USD 273.27 USD 281.64 574,000
USD 262.16 USD 264.91 USD 257.04 USD 257.79 665,100
USD 266.05 USD 269.54 USD 264.46 USD 267.87 617,100
USD 261.41 USD 268.50 USD 259.50 USD 268.20 790,000
USD 297.03 USD 301.51 USD 295.19 USD 296.32 330,000
USD 295.82 USD 299.95 USD 292.89 USD 295.75 412,400
USD 277.06 USD 282.34 USD 273.64 USD 281.13 241,800
USD 304.80 USD 304.80 USD 295.98 USD 296.22 618,700
USD 300.96 USD 311.80 USD 298.76 USD 305.51 615,200
USD 336.99 USD 340.94 USD 332.02 USD 333.11 366,700
USD 333.53 USD 336.81 USD 329.81 USD 335.97 289,100
USD 359.96 USD 361.89 USD 351.37 USD 353.40 249,100
USD 340.50 USD 344.21 USD 336.02 USD 339.95 184,000
USD 318.49 USD 318.49 USD 313.69 USD 316.25 166,000
USD 312.71 USD 319.64 USD 309.91 USD 319.42 478,000

Company Profile & Business Model Overview

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a leading company in its sector with strong market presence and growth prospects.

Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)

  • *Environmental Transparency:* Included on the CDP's "A-List" for environmental disclosure, demonstrating a strong commitment to public transparency.
  • *Net-Zero Goals:* Formally committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Net-Zero Standard, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040.
  • *Emissions Reductions & Avoidance:* Achieved a 29.1% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2019 to 2025 and enabled approximately 46 million metric tons of GHG avoidance through its energy-efficient product lines.

Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)

  • *Scope 3 Emissions Data Quality:* Like many industrial peers, Acuity relies on internal estimates and evolving methodologies for tracking Scope 3 emissions, leaving room for uncertainty in full lifecycle impact reporting.
  • *Supply Chain Traceability Challenges:* Despite maintaining a formal Conflict Minerals Policy, tracking minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold) through complex global electronics supply chains remains an ongoing challenge with inherent "blind spots."

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ESG & Sustainability Rating Breakdown

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Audited Methodology

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Formal published scorecards from MSCI ESG Research and Sustainalytics are not currently available for this ticker. The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.

Data integrity and methodology

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.

What is Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?

Formal published scorecards from MSCI and Sustainalytics are under ongoing review for Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI). The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.

Is Acuity Brands, Inc. considered an ESG leader or laggard in Manufacturing?

Independent benchmark status for Acuity Brands, Inc. is evaluated relative to Manufacturing peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.

What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Acuity Brands, Inc.?

Key material risks for Acuity Brands, Inc. include: *Scope 3 Emissions Data Quality:* Like many industrial peers, Acuity relies on internal estimates and evolving methodologies for tracking Scope 3 emissions, leaving room for uncertainty in full lifecycle impact reporting.; *Supply Chain Traceability Challenges:* Despite maintaining a formal Conflict Minerals Policy, tracking minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold) through complex global electronics supply chains remains an ongoing challenge with inherent "blind spots.". Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.

How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?

The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.