Acuity Brands (AYI) | Dividend History & Payments | 2002 - 2025
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TL;DR: Acuity Brands Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Acuity Brands has paid $0.64 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 0.23%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.07%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $1.72 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 17, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$0.64
12-Month Div. Yield
0.23%
3-Year Total Dividend
$1.72
3-Year Avg Dividend
$0.57
3-Year Avg Yield
0.07%
Last 5Y Dividend
$2.63
All Time Dividend
$12.56
Date Range
Jan 2002 - Apr 2025
Acuity Brands Yearly Dividend History Chart
Acuity Brands Dividend History From 2002 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | $0.34 | $0.17 | 0.12% |
| 2024 | 4 | $0.60 | $0.15 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.30% |
| 2021 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.51% |
| 2019 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.40% |
| 2018 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 1.22% |
| 2009 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 1.73% |
| 2008 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 1.30% |
| 2007 | 3 | $0.45 | $0.15 | 0.74% |
| 2006 | 3 | $0.45 | $0.15 | 1.05% |
| 2005 | 4 | $0.60 | $0.15 | 2.21% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.60 | $0.15 | 2.43% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.60 | $0.15 | 3.59% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.60 | $0.15 | 4.16% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.17 | 0.07% | $229.02 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.17 | 0.05% | $323.71 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.15 | 0.05% | $303.09 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.15 | 0.06% | $254.43 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | $0.15 | 0.06% | $247.06 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | $0.15 | 0.06% | $240.30 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | $0.13 | 0.08% | $166.96 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | $0.13 | 0.08% | $164.05 |
| Apr 14, 2023 | $0.13 | 0.08% | $157.40 |
| Feb 3, 2023 | $0.13 | 0.07% | $188.27 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | $0.13 | 0.07% | $174.01 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | $0.13 | 0.08% | $164.47 |
| Apr 14, 2022 | $0.13 | 0.08% | $170.79 |
| Jan 19, 2022 | $0.13 | 0.07% | $195.69 |
| Oct 14, 2021 | $0.13 | 0.06% | $207.73 |
| Jul 15, 2021 | $0.13 | 0.08% | $165.60 |
| Apr 15, 2021 | $0.13 | 0.08% | $171.29 |
| Jan 19, 2021 | $0.13 | 0.11% | $122.89 |
| Oct 16, 2020 | $0.13 | 0.14% | $94.69 |
| Jul 16, 2020 | $0.13 | 0.13% | $100.12 |
| Apr 16, 2020 | $0.13 | 0.15% | $86.36 |
| Jan 16, 2020 | $0.13 | 0.11% | $123.28 |
| Oct 17, 2019 | $0.13 | 0.11% | $122.93 |
| Jul 16, 2019 | $0.13 | 0.10% | $131.20 |
| Apr 16, 2019 | $0.13 | 0.09% | $142.44 |
| Jan 17, 2019 | $0.13 | 0.11% | $120.57 |
| Oct 17, 2018 | $0.13 | 0.10% | $123.94 |
| Jul 17, 2018 | $0.13 | 0.10% | $130.29 |
| Apr 16, 2018 | $0.13 | 0.10% | $127.93 |
| Jan 19, 2018 | $0.13 | 0.08% | $168.42 |
| Oct 17, 2017 | $0.13 | 0.08% | $160.90 |
| Jul 14, 2017 | $0.13 | 0.06% | $205.26 |
| Apr 12, 2017 | $0.13 | 0.08% | $172.72 |
| Jan 19, 2017 | $0.13 | 0.06% | $207.86 |
| Oct 14, 2016 | $0.13 | 0.05% | $239.83 |
| Jul 14, 2016 | $0.13 | 0.05% | $265.42 |
| Apr 14, 2016 | $0.13 | 0.05% | $256.69 |
| Jan 15, 2016 | $0.13 | 0.07% | $199.57 |
| Oct 15, 2015 | $0.13 | 0.07% | $198.90 |
| Jul 16, 2015 | $0.13 | 0.07% | $193.89 |
| Apr 15, 2015 | $0.13 | 0.08% | $165.62 |
| Jan 16, 2015 | $0.13 | 0.09% | $151.87 |
| Oct 15, 2014 | $0.13 | 0.10% | $128.58 |
| Jul 16, 2014 | $0.13 | 0.11% | $114.65 |
| Apr 15, 2014 | $0.13 | 0.10% | $125.99 |
| Jan 16, 2014 | $0.13 | 0.10% | $131.90 |
| Oct 16, 2013 | $0.13 | 0.13% | $100.70 |
| Jul 16, 2013 | $0.13 | 0.15% | $87.39 |
| Apr 15, 2013 | $0.13 | 0.18% | $71.29 |
| Jan 16, 2013 | $0.13 | 0.19% | $68.23 |
| Oct 16, 2012 | $0.13 | 0.21% | $63.36 |
| Jul 16, 2012 | $0.13 | 0.22% | $59.75 |
| Apr 13, 2012 | $0.13 | 0.24% | $54.77 |
| Jan 13, 2012 | $0.13 | 0.23% | $57.12 |
| Oct 14, 2011 | $0.13 | 0.29% | $44.10 |
| Jul 14, 2011 | $0.13 | 0.25% | $52.33 |
| Apr 14, 2011 | $0.13 | 0.22% | $58.27 |
| Jan 13, 2011 | $0.13 | 0.24% | $55.16 |
| Oct 13, 2010 | $0.13 | 0.27% | $48.98 |
| Jul 15, 2010 | $0.13 | 0.34% | $38.62 |
| Apr 15, 2010 | $0.13 | 0.29% | $44.98 |
| Jan 14, 2010 | $0.13 | 0.34% | $37.99 |
| Oct 14, 2009 | $0.13 | 0.37% | $34.79 |
| Jul 15, 2009 | $0.13 | 0.45% | $28.72 |
| Apr 15, 2009 | $0.13 | 0.50% | $26.11 |
| Jan 15, 2009 | $0.13 | 0.43% | $30.35 |
| Oct 15, 2008 | $0.13 | 0.39% | $33.59 |
| Jul 15, 2008 | $0.13 | 0.33% | $39.96 |
| Apr 15, 2008 | $0.13 | 0.27% | $48.12 |
| Jan 16, 2008 | $0.13 | 0.34% | $38.32 |
| Jul 12, 2007 | $0.15 | 0.24% | $63.64 |
| Apr 12, 2007 | $0.15 | 0.25% | $61.10 |
| Jan 18, 2007 | $0.15 | 0.26% | $57.07 |
| Oct 12, 2006 | $0.15 | 0.31% | $48.76 |
| Jul 12, 2006 | $0.15 | 0.37% | $40.52 |
| Apr 11, 2006 | $0.15 | 0.38% | $39.70 |
| Oct 13, 2005 | $0.15 | 0.53% | $28.27 |
| Jul 14, 2005 | $0.15 | 0.56% | $26.78 |
| Apr 13, 2005 | $0.15 | 0.60% | $24.88 |
| Jan 12, 2005 | $0.15 | 0.53% | $28.56 |
| Oct 14, 2004 | $0.15 | 0.59% | $25.43 |
| Jul 15, 2004 | $0.15 | 0.63% | $23.94 |
| Apr 14, 2004 | $0.15 | 0.62% | $24.26 |
| Jan 13, 2004 | $0.15 | 0.60% | $25.18 |
| Oct 16, 2003 | $0.15 | 0.71% | $21.00 |
| Jul 15, 2003 | $0.15 | 0.85% | $17.72 |
| Apr 14, 2003 | $0.15 | 1.04% | $14.45 |
| Jan 13, 2003 | $0.15 | 1.09% | $13.75 |
| Oct 10, 2002 | $0.15 | 1.20% | $12.51 |
| Jul 15, 2002 | $0.15 | 1.09% | $13.80 |
| Apr 11, 2002 | $0.15 | 0.84% | $17.90 |
| Jan 15, 2002 | $0.15 | 1.12% | $13.45 |
Acuity Brands Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Advanced Energy
AEIS | $0.50 | 0.35% | 0.09% | $0.43 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Acuity Brands
AYI | $0.64 | 0.23% | 0.07% | $0.57 | Apr 17, 2025 |
EnerSys
ENS | $0.72 | 0.86% | 0.23% | $0.77 | Mar 14, 2025 |
Hubbell
HUBB | $2.54 | 0.64% | 0.38% | $3.91 | Nov 29, 2024 |
Vertiv Holdings
VRT | $0.11 | 0.09% | 0.04% | $0.07 | Mar 18, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Acuity Brands been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Acuity Brands has been paying dividends for 23 years, from 2002 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $12.56 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Acuity Brands's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Acuity Brands's most recent dividend payment was $0.17 per share, with an ex-dividend date of April 17, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Acuity Brands's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Acuity Brands's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $0.60 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Acuity Brands's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Acuity Brands's dividend payments, the company paid $0.52 per share in 2023 versus $0.60 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.08. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Acuity Brands have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Acuity Brands has paid a total of $5.23 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $170.21 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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