Acuity Brands Inc Q2 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

Acuity Brands Inc (AYI) announced earnings for second quarter that decreased from last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $77.5 million, or $2.45 per share. This compares with $89.2 million, or $2.84 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Acuity Brands Inc reported adjusted earnings of $118.1 million or $3.73 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $3.70 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period rose 11.0% to $1.006 billion from $905.9 million last year.

Acuity Brands Inc earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $77.5 Mln. vs. $89.2 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $2.45 vs. $2.84 last year.
-Revenue: $1.006 Bln vs. $905.9 Mln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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