Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Oct. 27, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | ACUITY BRANDS INC |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001144215 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Oct. 27, 2020 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-16583 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 58-2632672 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1170 Peachtree Street, N.E |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 2300 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Atlanta |
Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30309 |
City Area Code | (404) |
Local Phone Number | 853-1400 |
Security 12b Title | Common stock, $0.01 par value per share |
Trading Symbol | AYI |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |