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May 31, 2024

Acuity Brands Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Acuity Brands reported solid Q3 2024 results with operating margin expansion, EPS growth, and strong operating cash flow.

Key Takeaways

Acuity Brands reported net sales of $968.1 million, a decrease of 3.2% compared to the prior year. However, the company increased its adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit margin, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, and generated strong free cash flow.

Net Sales of $968M, a 3% Decline Compared to the Prior Year

Operating Profit grew to $145M, up 1% Over the Prior Year; Adjusted Operating Profit of $167M, up 3% Over the Prior Year

Diluted EPS of $3.62, up 10% Over the Prior Year; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.15, up 11% Over the Prior Year

Generated $445M in Year-to-Date Cash Flow from Operations

Total Revenue
$968M
Previous year: $1B
-3.2%
EPS
$4.15
Previous year: $3.75
+10.7%
Gross Profit
$442M
Previous year: $447M
-1.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$699M
Previous year: $359M
+94.5%
Free Cash Flow
$141M
Previous year: $424M
-66.8%
Total Assets
$3.64B
Previous year: $3.44B
+5.9%

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Forward Guidance

Acuity Brands did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report.