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Acuity Brands, Inc.

AYINYSETrackedMarket Data VerifiedManufacturingElectric Lighting & Wiring Equipment

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Quote
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Market overview

USD 311.02

Up+USD 2.44 (+0.79%) 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 307.90
Previous close
USD 308.58
Day high
USD 311.14
Day low
USD 303.04
Volume
303,657
Market cap
USD 9,310,554,112
Price chart · 1 Year
Acuity Brands, Inc. 1 Year price chartAcuity Brands, Inc., nyse:AYI, 1 Year price chart in USD. Start USD 364.36, end USD 308.58, high USD 376.69, low USD 257.79, down.
Period1 YearFirst closeUSD 364.36Last closeUSD 308.58Maximum closeUSD 376.69Minimum closeUSD 257.79Period change−USD 55.78Period percentage change−15.31%Chart as ofOct 19, 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 362.35 USD 365.28 USD 354.40 USD 364.36 196,500
USD 346.97 USD 353.24 USD 344.90 USD 348.52 216,300
USD 375.00 USD 378.71 USD 370.74 USD 371.99 233,000
USD 360.87 USD 365.49 USD 359.07 USD 362.84 929,500
USD 374.66 USD 380.17 USD 373.04 USD 376.69 392,100
USD 377.58 USD 379.00 USD 366.83 USD 369.79 446,400
USD 314.12 USD 318.30 USD 311.89 USD 315.25 412,700
USD 326.66 USD 334.87 USD 326.00 USD 330.79 296,400
USD 305.64 USD 308.81 USD 297.48 USD 306.54 201,800
USD 262.16 USD 264.91 USD 257.04 USD 257.79 665,100
USD 270.11 USD 272.36 USD 264.64 USD 269.69 275,800
USD 284.01 USD 286.53 USD 280.36 USD 284.86 366,300
USD 289.87 USD 290.20 USD 282.93 USD 285.11 258,500
USD 289.87 USD 290.30 USD 281.62 USD 283.85 411,500
USD 300.96 USD 308.42 USD 299.70 USD 305.11 706,700
USD 303.58 USD 307.00 USD 300.83 USD 302.53 264,600
USD 371.78 USD 375.28 USD 357.40 USD 367.53 543,800
USD 332.07 USD 340.12 USD 328.68 USD 333.72 218,100
USD 329.55 USD 337.51 USD 327.85 USD 334.49 341,900
USD 354.89 USD 356.30 USD 345.48 USD 345.59 337,300
USD 329.62 USD 332.56 USD 324.87 USD 326.08 163,600
USD 304.24 USD 305.45 USD 295.76 USD 299.54 422,900
USD 303.90 USD 312.06 USD 303.90 USD 308.76 745,800
USD 306.54 USD 309.96 USD 303.35 USD 308.58 333,900

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.