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Acme United Corporation. (ACU)
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Acme United (ACU) Price & Analysis

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ACU Stock Chart & Stats

$37.05
-$0.69(-1.93%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$37.05
-$0.69(-1.93%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
DTC & Acquisition IntegrationThe MyMedic acquisition and related DTC capabilities create durable distribution and marketing channels beyond wholesale. Direct-to-consumer skills, social reach, and planned cross‑selling expand addressable market, improve margin mix, and create recurring customer relationships that support longer-term revenue diversification.
Stable Gross MarginsSustained gross margins near 39% indicate a resilient product mix and pricing power in cutting and first-aid categories. Durable gross margins provide a structural buffer against input cost swings and support operating profitability as the company scales DTC and international sales over the next several quarters.
Automation & Capacity InvestmentsTargeted automation, robotics, and facility expansion are multi-year productivity initiatives that lower per-unit costs and increase throughput. These investments support margin recovery, enable higher mix of DTC and Spill Magic growth, and reduce reliance on labor, improving structural competitiveness over time.
Bears Say
Thin Reported Equity / Balance Sheet RiskAn unusually thin reported equity base in 2025 materially increases financial risk and return volatility. Even if driven by one-time accounting items, such a capital base limits flexibility for raises or shock absorption, magnifies leverage ratios, and raises governance and creditor sensitivity over the medium term.
Inconsistent Cash GenerationVolatile free cash flow and working-capital swings reduce predictability of internal funding for capex, acquisitions, and dividends. 2025 operating cash figures that are unusually large versus earnings raise reliability concerns, complicating planning and increasing the chance of financing stress if inventory or tariff dynamics persist.
Tariff-driven Margin & SG&A PressureTariffs and higher input and inventory costs have structurally lowered core margins while DTC rollout raises SG&A. These combined cost pressures compress operating leverage; until tariff effects fully abate and integration synergies materialize, profitability and cash conversion will likely remain under pressure.

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ACU FAQ

What was Acme United Corporation.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Acme United Corporation. lowest stock price was $35.50 and its highest was $47.31 in the past 12 months.
    What is Acme United Corporation.’s market cap?
    Acme United Corporation.’s market cap is $161.51M.
      When is Acme United Corporation.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Acme United Corporation.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 17, 2026 which is in 80 days.
        How were Acme United Corporation.’s earnings last quarter?
        Acme United Corporation. released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported $0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.475 by -$0.235.
          Is Acme United Corporation. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Acme United Corporation.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Acme United Corporation. pay dividends?
            Acme United Corporation. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.16 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.48%. See more information on Acme United Corporation. dividends here
              What is Acme United Corporation.’s EPS estimate?
              Acme United Corporation.’s EPS estimate is 0.85.
                How many shares outstanding does Acme United Corporation. have?
                Acme United Corporation. has 3,808,225 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Acme United Corporation.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Acme United Corporation. reported an EPS of $0.24 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.475. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.503%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Acme United Corporation.?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ACU
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                      Company Description

                      Acme United Corporation.

                      Acme United Corporation supplies first aid and safety, cutting, sharpening, and measuring products to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company offers scissors, shears, knives, rulers, pencil sharpeners, paper trimmers, safety cutters, lettering products, glue guns, and other craft products under the Westcott brand name; and cutting tools under the Clauss brand. It also provides fixed blades, folding knives, sight cutting tools, and tactical tools under the Camillus brand; fishing tools and knives, as well as cut and puncture resistant gloves, telescopic landing nets, net containment systems, and tools and fishing gaffs under the Cuda brand; and sharpening tools under the DMT brand. In addition, the company offers first aid kit and safety solutions under the First Aid Only brand; portable eyewash solution and over-the-counter medication, including active ingredients aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen under the PhysiciansCare brand; bodily fluid and spill clean-up solution under the Spill Magic brand; various first aid kit, refill, and safety supplies, including CPR kits, burn kits, and automotive and emergency first aid kits under the First Aid Central; and alcohol prep pads, alcohol wipes, benzalkonium chloride wipes, various antiseptic wipes, castile soaps, and lens cleaning wipes under the Med-Nap brand. It sells its products directly and through its independent manufacturer representatives to wholesale, contract, and retail stationery distributors; office supply super stores; school supply distributors; industrial distributors; wholesale florists; mass market and e-commerce retailers; and hardware chains, as well as sells a selection of products through its websites. The company was formerly known as Acme Shear Company and changed its name to Acme United Corporation in 1971. Acme United Corporation was founded in 1867 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.

                      Acme United (ACU) Earnings & Revenues

                      ACU Earnings Call

                      Q1 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                      The call presented a mixed picture: strong top-line growth (14% overall, 6% ex-MyMedic), solid regional performances (Europe and Canada), strategic progress on acquisitions, facility moves, and automation that support long-term growth. However, near-term profitability and cash/ leverage were materially impacted by tariff-related cost realization, elevated inventory purchases (~$10M), higher SG&A tied to the direct-to-consumer MyMedic rollout, and remediation spending (~$1.25M) following an FDA inspection. Management expects tariff effects to moderate over the coming quarters and highlighted multiple initiatives that should improve margins and sales over time, leaving the situation balanced between meaningful operational progress and short-term financial headwinds.View all ACU earnings summaries
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                      Ownership Overview

                      11.30%16.68%23.85%38.42%
                      11.30% Insiders
                      23.85% Other Institutional Investors
                      38.42% Public Companies and
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