The earnings call reflects a mixed performance for ACCO Brands, with significant achievements in cost reduction and strategic positioning offset by declines in sales and challenges in key segments like the Americas and office products. The company has taken proactive measures to mitigate tariffs and has a promising outlook with new product launches, but the current demand environment remains uncertain.

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Q3 2025

In the ACCO Brands Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call, the company reported results largely in line with expectations but highlighted a 10.5% decline in consolidated second-quarter comparable sales due to various factors, including U.S. tariff-related disruptions. Sales in the Americas fell 14%, partly due to the evolving tariff environment and cautious early-season orders from U.S. retailers, especially in the back-to-school segment, which is forecasted to decline mid- to high single digits. The International segment saw a 4% decline in sales, with a modest increase in gaming accessories driven by the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. The company achieved $8 million in cost savings during the quarter as part of a $100 million multiyear cost reduction program, bringing the total to over $40 million. ACCO expects reported sales to decline 7% to 8.5% for the full year, with adjusted EPS ranging from $0.83 to $0.90, and anticipates an adjusted free cash flow of approximately $100 million. The company is navigating the challenges posed by tariffs and a soft demand environment, while focusing on strategic price increases, supply chain optimizations, and expanding its product offerings to drive future growth.

Progress on Cost Reduction Program

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

Strategic Price Increases and Tariff Mitigation

The company announced two strategic price increases, secured improved terms with third-party manufacturing partners, and accelerated production shifts to cost-competitive countries to navigate the evolving trade landscape.

Growth in Gaming Accessories

PowerA delivered modest growth, driven by their role as a Nintendo licensed third-party manufacturer for the Switch 2 console, with expectations of more meaningful sales in the coming quarters.

Launch of New Products

ACCO enhanced its innovation pipeline with new product introductions set to double in 2025 compared to 2024, including the Thunderbolt 5 docking station and expansions in ergonomic and work lights categories.

Successful Resolution of Brazilian Tax Assessments

The company resolved long-standing tax assessments in Brazil for $7 million, reducing a $20 million reserve.

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	$3.75	$3.44	-8.27%
May 01, 2025	$3.78	$3.59	-5.03%
Feb 20, 2025	$5.32	$4.40	-17.29%
Oct 31, 2024	$4.66	$5.01	+7.51%

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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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