Form 8-K

8-K — ACUITY INC. (DE)

Accession: 0001144215-26-000023

Filed: 2026-04-02

Period: 2026-04-02

CIK: 0001144215

SIC: 3640 (ELECTRIC LIGHTING & WIRING EQUIPMENT)

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 2, 2026

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ACUITY INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware 001-16583 58-2632672

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1170 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 1200, Atlanta, Georgia 30309

(Address of principal executive offices)

(404) 853-1400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

None

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, $0.01 par value per share AYI New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 2, 2026, Acuity Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us,” “the Company,” or similar references) issued a press release containing information about our results of operations for our fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this paragraph, as well as Exhibit 99.1 referenced herein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1

Press Release dated April 2, 2026.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document).

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 2, 2026

ACUITY INC.

By: /s/ Karen J. Holcom

Karen J. Holcom

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

Investor Contact:

Charlotte McLaughlin

Vice President, Investor Relations

(404) 853-1456

investorrelations@acuityinc.com

Media Contact:

April Appling

Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Communications

corporatecommunications@acuityinc.com

Acuity Reports Fiscal 2026 Second-Quarter Results

Strong Execution Delivers Sales Growth, Margin Expansion and EPS Improvement

■Delivered Net Sales of $1.1B, an Increase of 5% Compared to the Prior Year

■Delivered Operating Profit of $133M, Up 21% Compared to the Prior Year; Grew Adjusted Operating Profit to $176M, Up 8% Compared to the Prior Year

■Delivered Diluted EPS of $3.09, Up 26% Compared to the Prior Year; Grew Adjusted Diluted EPS to $4.14, Up 11% Compared to the Prior Year

ATLANTA, April 2, 2026 - Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI), ("Acuity"), a market-leading industrial technology company, delivered net sales of $1.1 billion in the second quarter, ended February 28, 2026, an increase of $49.4 million, or 4.9 percent, compared to the prior year.

"We demonstrated strong execution in our second quarter of fiscal 2026," stated Neil Ashe, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Inc. "We grew net sales, we expanded our adjusted operating profit and adjusted operating profit margin, and we increased our adjusted diluted earnings per share. We generated strong cash flow and allocated capital effectively."

During the second quarter of fiscal 2026 we took certain actions related to productivity improvements in our ABL segment that resulted in $6 million of special charges. These charges primarily related to labor cost reductions.

Operating profit was $133.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of $22.8 million, or 20.7 percent, compared to the prior year. Operating profit as a percent of net sales was 12.6 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of 160 basis points compared to the prior year. Adjusted operating profit was $176.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of $13.1 million, or 8.0 percent, compared to the prior year. Adjusted operating profit as a percent of net sales was 16.7 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of 50 basis points compared to the prior year.

Diluted earnings per share was $3.09 in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of $0.64, or 26.1 percent, compared to the prior year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $4.14 in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of $0.41, or 11.0 percent.

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Exhibit 99.1

Segment Performance

Acuity Brands Lighting ("ABL")

ABL generated net sales of $817.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, a decrease of $23.2 million, or 2.8 percent, compared to the prior year.

Operating profit was $125.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, a decrease of $5.2 million, or 4.0 percent, compared to the prior year. Operating profit as a percent of ABL net sales was 15.3 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, a decrease of 20 basis points compared to the prior year. Adjusted operating profit was $141.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of $0.5 million, or 0.4 percent, compared to the prior year. Adjusted operating profit as a percent of ABL net sales was 17.3 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of 50 basis points compared to the prior year.

Acuity Intelligent Spaces ("AIS")

AIS generated net sales of $248.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of $76.6 million, compared to the prior year. Included in fiscal 2026 net sales is an additional one month of QSC performance.

Operating profit was $28.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of $18.4 million compared to the prior year. Operating profit as a percent of AIS net sales was 11.4 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of 560 basis points compared to the prior year. Adjusted operating profit was $48.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of $16.0 million compared to the prior year. Adjusted operating profit as a percent of AIS net sales was 19.3 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase of 60 basis points compared to the prior year.

Cash Flow and Capital Allocation

Net cash from operating activities was $229.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 2026. We increased our quarterly dividend by 18 percent to 20 cents per share, and year to date we repurchased approximately 318,000 shares of common stock for a total of $106 million.

Call Details

We will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET today, Thursday, April 2, 2026. Neil Ashe, Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Inc. will lead the call. The conference call and earnings release can be accessed via our Investor Relations section of our website at www.investors.acuityinc.com. A replay of the call will also be posted to the Investor Relations website within two hours of the completion of the conference call and will be available on the website for a limited time.

About Acuity

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

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We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release includes the following non-generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measures: "adjusted gross profit", "adjusted gross profit margin", “adjusted operating profit” and “adjusted operating profit margin” for total company and by segment; for total company only we additionally include: “adjusted net income;” “adjusted diluted EPS;” “earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”);" "EBITDA margin;" “adjusted EBITDA;” and "adjusted EBITDA margin". These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the reader's overall understanding of our current financial performance and prospects for the future. Specifically, management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors by excluding or adjusting items for amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, acquired profit in inventory, acquisition-related items, and special charges.

We also provide “free cash flow” (“FCF”) to enhance the reader’s understanding of our ability to generate additional cash from its business.

Management typically adjusts for these items for internal reviews of performance and uses the above non-GAAP measures for baseline comparative operational analysis, decision making and other activities. Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide greater comparability and enhanced visibility into our results of operations as well as comparability with many of its peers, especially those companies focused more on technology and software. Non-GAAP financial measures included in this news release should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross profit margin for total company are “gross profit” and “gross profit margin,” respectively, which include the impact of acquired profit in inventory. Adjusted gross profit margin is adjusted gross profit divided by net sales for total company and by segment. The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted operating profit and adjusted operating profit margin for total company and by segment are “operating profit” and “operating profit margin,” respectively, which include the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, acquired profit in inventory, acquisition-related costs, and special charges. Adjusted operating profit margin is adjusted operating profit divided by net sales for total company and by segment. The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS are “net income” and “diluted EPS,” respectively, which include the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, acquired profit in inventory, acquisition-related costs, and special charges. Adjusted diluted EPS is adjusted net income divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding. The most directly comparable GAAP measure for EBITDA is “net income”, which includes the impact of net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization of acquired intangible assets. EBITDA margin is EBITDA divided by net sales for total company. The most directly comparable GAAP measure for adjusted EBITDA is “net income”, which

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Exhibit 99.1

includes the impact of net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, acquired profit in inventory, acquisition-related items, special charges, and miscellaneous (income) expense, net. Adjusted EBITDA margin is adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales for total company. A reconciliation of each measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is available in this news release.

We define FCF as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment. A calculation of this measure is available in this news release.

Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, have limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. Our presentation of such measures, which may include adjustments to exclude unusual or non-recurring items, should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by other unusual or non-recurring items.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that describe or relate to our plans, initiatives, projections, vision, goals, targets, commitments, expectations, objectives, prospects, strategies, or financial outlook, and the assumptions underlying or relating thereto. In some cases, we may use words such as “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “indicate,” “project,” “predict,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “potential,” and words of similar meaning, as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions, or circumstances, to identify forward-looking statements. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Act. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Our forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate, and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors, many of which are outside of our control and any of which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K (including, but not limited to, the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"), quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. This press release is not comprehensive, and for that reason, should be read in conjunction with such filings. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect any events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Exhibit 99.1

ACUITY INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except per-share data)

February 28, 2026 August 31, 2025

(unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents $ 272.5 $ 422.5

Accounts receivable, less reserve for doubtful accounts of $6.3 and $4.3, respectively

579.0 593.9

Inventories 515.2 526.7

Prepayments and other current assets 138.5 108.4

Total current assets 1,505.2 1,651.5

Property, plant, and equipment, net 350.3 343.2

Operating lease right-of-use assets 101.9 97.4

Goodwill 1,497.4 1,495.5

Intangible assets, net 1,056.4 1,099.0

Deferred income taxes 3.2 23.4

Other long-term assets 44.1 45.2

Total assets $ 4,558.5 $ 4,755.2

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable $ 354.6 $ 454.5

Current operating lease liabilities 26.3 23.3

Accrued compensation 106.2 110.0

Other current liabilities 241.0 258.0

Total current liabilities 728.1 845.8

Long-term debt 697.1 896.8

Long-term operating lease liabilities 84.8 84.3

Accrued pension liabilities 39.9 39.2

Deferred income taxes 27.2 24.9

Other long-term liabilities 140.6 139.3

Total liabilities 1,717.7 2,030.3

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 50.0 shares authorized; none issued

— —

Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 500.0 shares authorized; 55.0 and 54.9 issued, respectively

0.6 0.5

Paid-in capital 1,164.5 1,164.7

Retained earnings 4,491.5 4,285.8

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (60.7) (76.5)

Treasury stock, at cost, of 24.5 and 24.2 shares, respectively

(2,755.1) (2,649.6)

Total stockholders’ equity 2,840.8 2,724.9

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 4,558.5 $ 4,755.2

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Exhibit 99.1

ACUITY INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

(In millions, except per-share data)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended

February 28, 2026 February 28, 2025 February 28, 2026 February 28, 2025

Net sales $ 1,055.7 $ 1,006.3 $ 2,199.4 $ 1,957.9

Cost of products sold 535.3 538.3 1,125.2 1,040.6

Gross profit 520.4 468.0 1,074.2 917.3

Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses 381.5 357.8 774.9 673.8

Special charges 5.9 — 5.9 —

Operating profit 133.0 110.2 293.4 243.5

Other expense (income):

Interest expense, net 7.0 6.9 15.4 2.9

Miscellaneous expense, net 3.1 1.0 2.5 3.5

Total other expense 10.1 7.9 17.9 6.4

Income before income taxes 122.9 102.3 275.5 237.1

Income tax expense 26.1 24.8 58.2 52.9

Net income $ 96.8 $ 77.5 $ 217.3 $ 184.2

Earnings per share(1):

Basic earnings per share $ 3.16 $ 2.50 $ 7.09 $ 5.95

Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding 30.630 30.999 30.660 30.957

Diluted earnings per share $ 3.09 $ 2.45 $ 6.91 $ 5.80

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding 31.362 31.700 31.454 31.742

Dividends declared per share $ 0.20 $ 0.17 $ 0.37 $ 0.32

(1) Earnings per share is calculated using unrounded numbers. Amounts in the table may not recalculate exactly due to rounding.

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Exhibit 99.1

ACUITY INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(In millions)

Six Months Ended

February 28, 2026 February 28, 2025

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income $ 217.3 $ 184.2

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization 77.1 52.1

Share-based payment expense 25.6 23.5

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions

Accounts receivable 15.9 36.0

Inventories 11.3 7.6

Prepayments and other current assets (23.8) (26.4)

Accounts payable (94.2) (11.0)

Other operating activities 0.7 (74.4)

Net cash provided by operating activities 229.9 191.6

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (41.8) (28.6)

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired — (1,165.0)

Other investing activities (0.8) 3.2

Net cash used for investing activities (42.6) (1,190.4)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Borrowings from term loan — 600.0

Repayments of term loan borrowings (200.0) —

Repurchases of common stock (103.0) (22.6)

Proceeds from stock option exercises and other 2.3 17.0

Payments of taxes withheld on net settlement of equity awards (28.1) (23.6)

Dividends paid (11.6) (10.0)

Other financing activities (1.6) (1.1)

Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (342.0) 559.7

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 4.7 (8.8)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents (150.0) (447.9)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 422.5 845.8

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 272.5 $ 397.9

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Exhibit 99.1

ACUITY INC.

DISAGGREGATED NET SALES

(In millions)

The following tables show net sales by channel for the periods presented:

Three Months Ended

February 28, 2026 February 28, 2025 Increase (Decrease) Percent Change

Acuity Brands Lighting:

Independent sales network $ 616.7 $ 615.2 $ 1.5 0.2 %

Direct sales network 70.6 97.4 (26.8) (27.5) %

Retail sales 40.3 41.0 (0.7) (1.7) %

Corporate accounts 40.7 35.6 5.1 14.3 %

Original equipment manufacturer and other 49.1 51.4 (2.3) (4.5) %

Total Acuity Brands Lighting 817.4 840.6 (23.2) (2.8) %

Acuity Intelligent Spaces 248.1 171.5 76.6 44.7 %

Eliminations (9.8) (5.8) (4.0) 69.0 %

Total $ 1,055.7 $ 1,006.3 $ 49.4 4.9 %

Six Months Ended

February 28, 2026 February 28, 2025 Increase (Decrease) Percent Change

Acuity Brands Lighting:

Independent sales network $ 1,283.0 $ 1,259.1 $ 23.9 1.9 %

Direct sales network 161.0 204.6 (43.6) (21.3) %

Retail sales 87.1 85.9 1.2 1.4 %

Corporate accounts 80.6 68.3 12.3 18.0 %

Original equipment manufacturer and other 100.8 108.7 (7.9) (7.3) %

Total Acuity Brands Lighting 1,712.5 1,726.6 (14.1) (0.8) %

Acuity Intelligent Spaces 505.5 245.0 260.5 106.3 %

Eliminations (18.6) (13.7) (4.9) 35.8 %

Total $ 2,199.4 $ 1,957.9 $ 241.5 12.3 %

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ACUITY INC.

Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures

The tables below reconcile certain GAAP financial measures to the corresponding non-GAAP measures for total Company as well as our reportable operating segments (in millions except per share data):

Three Months Ended

February 28, 2026 February 28, 2025 Increase (Decrease) Percent Change

Net sales $ 1,055.7 $ 1,006.3 $ 49.4 4.9 %

Gross profit (GAAP) $ 520.4 $ 468.0 $ 52.4 11.2 %

Percent of net sales 49.3 % 46.5 % 280 bps

Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory — 10.4

Adjusted gross profit (Non-GAAP) $ 520.4 $ 478.4 $ 42.0 8.8 %

Percent of net sales 49.3 % 47.5 % 180 bps

Operating profit (GAAP) $ 133.0 $ 110.2 $ 22.8 20.7 %

Percent of net sales (GAAP) 12.6 % 11.0 % 160 bps

Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets 24.0 16.8

Add-back: Share-based payment expense 13.1 11.4

Add-back: Acquisition-related costs (1)

— 14.1

Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory — 10.4

Add-back: Special charges 5.9 —

Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) $ 176.0 $ 162.9 $ 13.1 8.0 %

Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP) 16.7 % 16.2 % 50 bps

Net income (GAAP) $ 96.8 $ 77.5 $ 19.3 24.9 %

Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets 24.0 16.8

Add-back: Share-based payment expense 13.1 11.4

Add-back: Acquisition-related costs (1)

— 14.1

Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory — 10.4

Add-back: Special charges 5.9 —

Total pre-tax adjustments to net income 43.0 52.7

Income tax effects (9.9) (12.1)

Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP) $ 129.9 $ 118.1 $ 11.8 10.0 %

Diluted earnings per share (GAAP) $ 3.09 $ 2.45 $ 0.64 26.1 %

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP) $ 4.14 $ 3.73 $ 0.41 11.0 %

Net income (GAAP) $ 96.8 $ 77.5 $ 19.3 24.9 %

Percent of net sales (GAAP) 9.2 % 7.7 % 150 bps

Interest expense, net 7.0 6.9

Income tax expense 26.1 24.8

Depreciation 14.8 13.7

Amortization of acquired intangible assets 24.0 16.8

EBITDA (Non-GAAP) 168.7 139.7 29.0 20.8 %

Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP) 16.0 % 13.9 % 210 bps

Share-based payment expense 13.1 11.4

Acquisition-related costs (1)

— 14.1

Acquired profit in inventory — 10.4

Miscellaneous expense, net 3.1 1.0

Special charges 5.9 —

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) $ 190.8 $ 176.6 $ 14.2 8.0 %

Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP) 18.1 % 17.5 % 60 bps

(1) Acquisition-related items include professional fees.

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Three Months Ended

Acuity Brands Lighting February 28, 2026 February 28, 2025 Increase (Decrease) Percent Change

Net sales $ 817.4 $ 840.6 $ (23.2) (2.8) %

Gross profit (GAAP) $ 373.8 $ 378.0 $ (4.2) (1.1) %

Gross profit margin (GAAP) 45.7 % 45.0 % 70 bps

Operating profit (GAAP) $ 125.1 $ 130.3 $ (5.2) (4.0) %

Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets 6.9 6.8

Add-back: Share-based payment expense 3.9 4.2

Add-back: Special charges 5.9 —

Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) $ 141.8 $ 141.3 $ 0.5 0.4 %

Operating profit margin (GAAP) 15.3 % 15.5 % (20) bps

Adjusted operating profit margin (Non-GAAP) 17.3 % 16.8 % 50 bps

Three Months Ended

Acuity Intelligent Spaces February 28, 2026 February 28, 2025 Increase (Decrease) Percent Change

Net sales $ 248.1 $ 171.5 $ 76.6 44.7 %

Gross profit (GAAP) $ 146.6 $ 90.0 $ 56.6 62.9 %

Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory — 10.4

Adjusted gross profit (Non-GAAP) $ 146.6 $ 100.4 $ 46.2 46.0 %

Gross profit margin (GAAP) 59.1 % 52.5 % 660 bps

Adjusted gross profit margin (Non-GAAP) 59.1 % 58.5 % 60 bps

Operating profit (GAAP) $ 28.3 $ 9.9 $ 18.4 185.9 %

Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets 17.1 10.0

Add-back: Share-based payment expense 2.6 1.7

Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory — 10.4

Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) $ 48.0 $ 32.0 $ 16.0 50.0 %

Operating profit margin (GAAP) 11.4 % 5.8 % 560 bps

Adjusted operating profit margin (Non-GAAP) 19.3 % 18.7 % 60 bps

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(In millions, except per share data) Six Months Ended

February 28, 2026 February 28, 2025 Increase (Decrease) Percent Change

Net sales $ 2,199.4 $ 1,957.9 $ 241.5 12.3 %

Gross profit (GAAP) $ 1,074.2 $ 917.3 $ 156.9 17.1 %

Percent of net sales (GAAP) 48.8 % 46.9 % 190 bps

Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory — 10.4

Adjusted gross profit (Non-GAAP) $ 1,074.2 $ 927.7 $ 146.5 15.8 %

Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP) 48.8 % 47.4 % 140 bps

Operating profit (GAAP) $ 293.4 $ 243.5 $ 49.9 20.5 %

Percent of net sales (GAAP) 13.3 % 12.4 % 90 bps

Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets 47.4 25.5

Add-back: Share-based payment expense 25.6 23.5

Add-back: Acquisition-related costs (1)

— 18.7

Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory — 10.4

Add-back: Special charges 5.9 —

Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) $ 372.3 $ 321.6 $ 50.7 15.8 %

Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP) 16.9 % 16.4 % 50 bps

Net income (GAAP) $ 217.3 $ 184.2 $ 33.1 18.0 %

Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible asset 47.4 25.5

Add-back: Share-based payment expense 25.6 23.5

Add-back: Acquisition-related costs (1)

— 18.7

Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory — 10.4

Add-back: Special charges 5.9 —

Total pre-tax adjustments to net income 78.9 78.1

Income tax effect (18.2) (17.9)

Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP) $ 278.0 $ 244.4 $ 33.6 13.7 %

Diluted earnings per share (GAAP) $ 6.91 $ 5.80 $ 1.11 19.1 %

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP) $ 8.84 $ 7.70 $ 1.14 14.8 %

Net income (GAAP) $ 217.3 $ 184.2 $ 33.1 18.0 %

Percent of net sales (GAAP) 9.9 % 9.4 % 50 bps

Interest expense, net 15.4 2.9

Income tax expense 58.2 52.9

Depreciation 29.7 26.6

Amortization 47.4 25.5

EBITDA (Non-GAAP) 368.0 292.1 75.9 26.0 %

Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP) 16.7 % 14.9 % 180 bps

Share-based payment expense 25.6 23.5

Miscellaneous expense, net 2.5 3.5

Special charges 5.9 —

Acquisition-related costs (1)

— 18.7

Acquired profit in inventory — 10.4

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) $ 402.0 $ 348.2 $ 53.8 15.5 %

Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP) 18.3 % 17.8 % 50 bps

(1) Acquisition-related items include professional fees.

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Exhibit 99.1

Six Months Ended

Acuity Brands Lighting February 28, 2026 February 28, 2025 Increase (Decrease) Percent Change

Net sales $ 1,712.5 $ 1,726.6 $ (14.1) (0.8) %

Gross profit (GAAP) $ 774.4 $ 784.4 $ (10.0) (1.3) %

Gross profit margin (GAAP) 45.2 % 45.4 % (20) bps

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Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets 13.1 12.7

Add-back: Share-based payment expense 8.5 8.5

Add-back: Special charges 5.9 —

Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) $ 301.6 $ 294.8 $ 6.8 2.3 %

Operating profit margin (GAAP) 16.0 % 15.8 % 20 bps

Adjusted operating profit margin (Non-GAAP) 17.6 % 17.1 % 50 bps

Six Months Ended

Acuity Intelligent Spaces February 28, 2026 February 28, 2025 Increase (Decrease) Percent Change

Net sales $ 505.5 $ 245.0 $ 260.5 106.3 %

Gross profit (GAAP) $ 299.8 $ 132.9 $ 166.9 125.6 %

Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory — 10.4

Adjusted gross profit (Non-GAAP) $ 299.8 $ 143.3 $ 156.5 109.2 %

Gross profit margin (GAAP) 59.3 % 54.2 % 510 bps

Adjusted gross profit margin (Non-GAAP) 59.3 % 58.5 % 80 bps

Operating profit (GAAP) $ 65.3 $ 20.7 $ 44.6 215.5 %

Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets 34.3 12.8

Add-back: Share-based payment expense 5.0 3.5

Add-back: Acquired profit in inventory — 10.4

Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) $ 104.6 $ 47.4 $ 57.2 120.7 %

Operating profit margin (GAAP) 12.9 % 8.4 % 450 bps

Adjusted operating profit margin (Non-GAAP) 20.7 % 19.3 % 140 bps

Six Months Ended

February 28, 2026 February 28, 2025 Increase (Decrease) Percent Change

Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) $ 229.9 $ 191.6 $ 38.3 20.0 %

Less: Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (41.8) (28.6)

Free cash flow (Non-GAAP) $ 188.1 $ 163.0 $ 25.1 15.4 %

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