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Feb 29, 2024

Acuity Brands Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Acuity Brands reported solid execution, delivering margin expansion and EPS growth.

Key Takeaways

Acuity Brands reported a decrease in net sales by 4% to $906 million, but increased operating profit by 6% to $118 million. Diluted EPS increased by 11% to $2.84. The company generated $293M in year-to-date cash flow from operations.

Net sales were $906M, a 4% decline compared to the prior year.

Operating profit grew to $118M, up 6% over the prior year; adjusted operating profit of $140M, up 6% over the prior year.

Diluted EPS was $2.84, up 11% over the prior year; adjusted diluted EPS of $3.38, up 11% over the prior year.

Generated $293M in Year-to-Date cash flow from operations

Total Revenue
$906M
Previous year: $944M
-4.0%
EPS
$3.38
Previous year: $3.06
+10.5%
Adj. Operating Margin
15.5%
Previous year: 14%
+10.7%
Operating Margin
13%
Previous year: 11.8%
+10.2%
Adj. EBITDA
$153M
Gross Profit
$402M
Cash and Equivalents
$579M
Previous year: $339M
+70.8%
Free Cash Flow
$264M
Total Assets
$3.53B

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Forward Guidance

No forward guidance was provided in the earnings report.

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