Acuity Brands Q4 diluted EPS rises 43% to $3.77 on 2% sales gain
Acuity Brands reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 net sales of $1.03 billion, up 2.2% from the prior year, and diluted EPS of $3.77, up 43.3%. For the full fiscal year, net sales fell 2.8% to $3.84 billion while diluted EPS rose 24.9% to $13.44. The results are preliminary because the independent auditor's report will not be issued until the company files its Form 10-K.
- Fiscal Q4 2024 net sales were $1.03 billion, up $21.9 million, or 2.2%, from the prior year period.
- Fiscal Q4 2024 diluted EPS was $3.77 versus $2.63 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $4.30 versus $3.97.
- Fiscal 2024 net sales were $3.84 billion, down 2.8%; diluted EPS was $13.44, up 24.9%.
- Net cash from operating activities was $619.2 million for fiscal 2024, and the company repurchased about 454,000 shares for approximately $89 million.