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Acuity Reports Fiscal 2026 First-Quarter Results

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Acuity Reports Fiscal 2026 First-Quarter Results

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) delivered robust first-quarter fiscal 2026 results with net sales of $1.1B, up 20% year-over-year, and adjusted operating profit of $196M, up 24%. The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $4.69, up 18%, while generating strong operating cash flow of $140.8M. The Acuity Intelligent Spaces segment showed exceptional growth following the QSC acquisition, though the core Acuity Brands Lighting segment grew modestly at 1%.

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AYI   positive

Strong financial performance across multiple metrics: 20% net sales growth, 24% adjusted operating profit growth, 18% adjusted EPS growth, and solid cash generation of $140.8M. The company successfully integrated QSC acquisition driving AIS segment growth of 250%. Management demonstrated effective capital allocation through debt repayment and share buybacks. However, core ABL segment showed modest 1% growth, indicating some maturation in the legacy business.