Acuity Brands Shares Jump On Upbeat Q3 Profit

Shares of Acuity Brands (NYSE: AYI) jumped more than 10% after the company reported an upbeat Q3 adjusted profit.

Acuity Brands posted an adjusted profit of $0.82 per share for the latest quarter, versus analysts' estimates of $0.78 per share.

Acuity Brands shares jumped 10.10% to $56.05 at 10:08 am.

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