Acuity Brands Q2 Sales Dip, Net Income Declines
Ticker: AYI · Form: 10-Q · Filed: Apr 3, 2025 · CIK: 1144215
Sentiment: bearish
Topics: earnings, revenue-decline, financial-results
TL;DR
Acuity Brands Q2 sales down 3.1% to $1.06B, net income fell to $110.6M. Watch out.
AI Summary
Acuity Brands Inc. reported its second quarter results for the period ending February 28, 2025. The company's net sales for the quarter were $1.06 billion, a decrease of 3.1% compared to the same period last year. Net income attributable to Acuity Brands was $110.6 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, down from $125.4 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, in the prior year's second quarter.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates a slowdown in sales and profitability for Acuity Brands, which could signal broader market trends in the lighting and building solutions sector.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The decline in net sales and net income suggests potential headwinds affecting the company's performance and future growth prospects.
Key Numbers
- $1.06B — Net Sales (Second quarter sales ending February 28, 2025, showing a 3.1% decrease year-over-year.)
- $110.6M — Net Income (Attributable to Acuity Brands for the second quarter, down from the prior year.)
- $1.14 — Diluted EPS (Second quarter diluted earnings per share, a decrease from $1.27 in the prior year.)
Key Players & Entities
- Acuity Brands Inc. (company) — Filer of the 10-Q report
- $1.06 billion (dollar_amount) — Net sales for the second quarter ending February 28, 2025
- $110.6 million (dollar_amount) — Net income attributable to Acuity Brands for the second quarter
- $1.14 (dollar_amount) — Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter
- February 28, 2025 (date) — End of the reporting period for the second quarter
FAQ
What was the primary driver for the 3.1% decrease in net sales for the second quarter?
The filing indicates a decrease in net sales, but does not specify the primary driver in the provided text.
How does the current quarter's net income compare to the same quarter last year?
Net income attributable to Acuity Brands was $110.6 million for the quarter ending February 28, 2025, compared to $125.4 million for the same period last year.
What is the company's fiscal year end?
The company's fiscal year ends on August 31.
What was the diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025?
The diluted earnings per share for the second quarter ending February 28, 2025, was $1.14.
What is Acuity Brands Inc.'s SIC code?
Acuity Brands Inc.'s Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3640 for Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment.
Filing Details
This Form 10-Q (Form 10-Q) was filed with the SEC on April 3, 2025 regarding ACUITY BRANDS INC (AYI).