The earnings call presented a mixed outlook for ACCO Brands, with significant achievements in cost reduction and strategic initiatives offset by considerable sales declines and demand challenges in key segments. The company is taking proactive measures to address these issues, including price increases and supply chain optimizations.

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Q3 2025

During the ACCO Brands Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call, the company provided guidance for both the third quarter and the full fiscal year. ACCO Brands expects third-quarter reported sales to decline by 5% to 8%, with the foreign exchange expected to positively impact results. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter are projected to range between $0.21 and $0.24. For the full year, the company anticipates reported sales to decrease by 7% to 8.5%, with adjusted EPS expected to be between $0.83 and $0.90. Additionally, ACCO Brands is targeting an adjusted free cash flow of approximately $100 million, including proceeds from asset sales, and expects to achieve a leverage ratio of 3.8x to 3.9x by year-end. The company is confident in its ability to navigate the current market dynamics and is focused on long-term sales growth through organic and inorganic initiatives, aiming for a gross margin of 33% to 34%.

Cost Reduction Program Progress

ACCO Brands has made excellent progress on its $100 million multiyear cost reduction program, realizing additional savings in the second quarter that brought the cumulative program total to over $40 million.

Gaming Accessories Growth

PowerA delivered modest growth in gaming accessories, driven by the Nintendo Switch 2 launch and continued international expansion. This is expected to lead to more meaningful sales in the coming quarters.

Strategic Price Increases

ACCO Brands announced two strategic price increases, maintaining their competitive position while securing improved terms with third-party manufacturing partners and accelerating production shifts to cost-competitive countries.

Integration of Buro Seating

The acquisition of Buro Seating has been fully integrated, strengthening ACCO Brands' position in Australia and New Zealand, with potential expansion opportunities in additional markets.

Resolution of Brazilian Tax Assessment

ACCO Brands successfully settled long-standing tax assessments in Brazil, resolving a $20 million reserve for $7 million.

ACCO Brands (ACCO) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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ACCO Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 30, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.22 / -	0.23	―	―	―
Jul 31, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.29 / 0.28	0.37	-24.32% (-0.09)
May 01, 2025	2025 (Q1)	-0.04 / -0.02	0.03	-166.67% (-0.05)
Feb 20, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.41 / 0.39	0.39	0.00% (0.00)
Oct 31, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.23 / 0.23	0.24	-4.17% (>-0.01)
Aug 01, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.31 / 0.37	0.38	-2.63% (-0.01)
May 02, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.02 / 0.03	0.09	-66.67% (-0.06)
Feb 22, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.33 / 0.39	0.32	21.88% (+0.07)
Nov 02, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.23 / 0.24	0.25	-4.00% (-0.01)
Aug 08, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.29 / 0.38	0.37	2.70% (+0.01)

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ACCO Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 31, 2025	$3.68	$3.37	-8.42%
May 01, 2025	$3.71	$3.52	-5.12%
Feb 20, 2025	$5.22	$4.31	-17.43%
Oct 31, 2024	$4.57	$4.91	+7.44%

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ACCO Brands (ACCO) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 30, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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ACCO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 0.22.

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