Shares of Acuity, Inc. (NYSE:AYI – Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday following a dividend announcement from the company. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Acuity from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 27th. About Acuity(Get Free Report)Acuity Brands, Inc provides lighting, lighting controls, building management system, location-aware applications in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL); and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG).