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Acme United Corporation

AMEX:ACU

$46.74 USD

-$0.72 (-1.52%)

Volume
4.08K
Average Volume
20.02K
Market Capitalization
$178.1M
P/E Ratio
18.62
Dividend Yield
1.37%
Price Target
$
Year High
$50.00
Year Low
$35.50
Day High
—
Day Low
—
Payout Ratio
$0.25
Current Ratio
$4.57

Industry, Sector & symbol

Stock Exchange AMEX
CEO Walter C. Johnsen
Industry Household & Personal Products
Sector Consumer Defensive
Current Symbol ACU
CUSIP 004816104
CIK 0000002098
Web https://www.acmeunited.com
Phone 203 254 6060
Currency USD
Employees 649
Country US

Liquidity

Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.42
Payout Ratio 0.25
Current Ratio 4.57
Quick Ratio 1.83
Cash Ratio 0.18

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales $196.54M
Price / Sales 0.88
Cash Flow 2.14
Price / Cash Flow 21.86
Price / Book 1.52

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast $
High Stock Price Forecast $
Low Stock Price Forecast $
Forecast Upside/Downside %
Consensus Rating Buy
Rating Score(0-5) 4
Research Coverage 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year) $2.49
Trailing P/E Ratio 18.62
PEG Ratio -2.65
P/E Growth -2.65
Net Income $10.18M
Net Margin 4.69%
Pretax Margin 6.03%
Return on Equity 8.21%
Return on Assets 4.87%

Financials Score

AltmanZ Score 3.88
Piotroski Score 5.00
Working Capital 82.51M
Total Assets 195.24M
Ebit 13.86M
Market Cap 178.1M
Total Liabilities 78.52M

Poll Results

About Acme United Corporation (AMEX:ACU) Stock

Acme United Corporation is a global supplier specializing in first aid, safety, cutting, sharpening, and measuring tools. Its products cater to a diverse clientele across educational institutions, households, corporate offices, hardware stores, sporting goods outlets, and industrial sectors throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and other international markets. The company's extensive portfolio is distributed under several prominent brands. Westcott offers a broad array of items including scissors, shears, various knives, rulers, pencil sharpeners, paper trimmers, specialized safety cutters, lettering supplies, glue guns, and craft essentials. Cutting implements fall under the Clauss brand. For outdoor and tactical applications, Camillus features fixed-blade and folding knives, sigh ... t-cutting devices, and tactical tools. Anglers benefit from Cuda, which provides fishing tools and knives, protective cut- and puncture-resistant gloves, telescopic landing nets, net containment systems, and fishing gaffs. Precision sharpening solutions are supplied by DMT. In the health and safety segment, First Aid Only delivers comprehensive first aid kits and safety provisions. PhysiciansCare offers portable eyewash solutions and a range of over-the-counter medications, including aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. Spill Magic addresses bodily fluid and general spill clean-up requirements. First Aid Central expands the first aid offerings with various kits, refills, and specialized safety supplies like CPR, burn, automotive, and emergency kits. Lastly, Med-Nap provides a selection of sanitary wipes, such as alcohol prep pads, alcohol wipes, benzalkonium chloride wipes, antiseptic wipes, castile soaps, and lens cleaning wipes. Acme United employs a multi-channel distribution strategy, selling directly and through independent manufacturer representatives to a vast network. This includes wholesale, contract, and retail stationery distributors, large office supply stores, school supply channels, industrial distributors, wholesale florists, mass market and e-commerce retailers, and hardware chains. A curated range of its products is also available for purchase on the company's official websites. Founded in 1867 as Acme Shear Company, the corporation was renamed Acme United Corporation in 1971 and is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut.

Acme United Corporation Board Approves Cash Dividend

2026-06-17 15:01:00

SHELTON, Conn., June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) declared a cash dividend of 16 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on July 23, 2026, to stockholders of record on the close of business on July 2, 2026.

Acme United to Participate in the Sidoti Micro Cap Virtual Conference

2026-05-15 09:00:00

SHELTON, Conn., May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that Acme United's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Walter C.

Acme United: Lackluster Performance Is Not Enticing Anymore (Rating Downgrade)

2026-05-06 21:22:24

Acme United is downgraded to hold due to lackluster growth and underperformance versus SPY since the prior buy rating. Recent top-line growth of 14% in Q1 '26 was largely acquisition-driven, with organic growth still modest and sustainability in question. ACU's margins have declined due to tariffs, higher costs, and acquisition mix, with interest coverage at 3.6x—adequate but not robust.

Acme United Remains Discounted Even As Shares Move Higher

2026-05-06 14:59:44

Acme United Corporation remains a solid 'Buy' as shares have outperformed the S&P 500, rising 15.5% since November. ACU's Q1 2026 revenue rose to $52.3 million, driven by the My Medic acquisition and robust organic growth, especially in Europe and Canada. Despite top-line growth, ACU's net income fell from $1.7 million to $1 million, pressured by tariffs and inventory build-up amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging Acme United (ACU) This Year?

2026-05-06 10:41:28

Here is how Acme United Corporation. (ACU) and ASICS Corporation Unsponsored ADR (ASCCY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Acme United (NYSE:ACU) Stock Price Down 2.5% – Here’s What Happened

2026-04-25 02:19:09

Acme United Co. (NYSE: ACU - Get Free Report)'s stock price traded down 2.5% during mid-day trading on Friday. The stock traded as low as $41.86 and last traded at $42.41. 14,931 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 0% from the average session volume of 14,972 shares. The stock had previously closed

Acme United Corporation (ACU) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

2026-04-23 15:01:36

Acme United Corporation (ACU) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Acme United Corporation. (ACU) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates

2026-04-23 08:40:21

Acme United Corporation. (ACU) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.24 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Acme United Corporation (ACU) stock price?

Acme United Corporation(AMEX:ACU) stock price is $46.74 in the last trading session. During the trading session, ACU stock reached the peak price of $50 while $35.5 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in ACU stock occurred in the recent session was --1.52% while the dollar amount for the price change in ACU stock was -$-0.72.

ACU's industry and sector of operation?

The AMEX listed ACU is part of Household & Personal Products industry that operates in the broader Consumer Defensive sector.

Who are the executives of ACU?

Anne Cusick | Vice President of Sales
Brian S. Olschan | President, Chief Operating Officer & Director
Paul G. Driscoll | Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Treasurer
Walter C. Johnsen | Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
Georg Bettin | Managing Director of Europe

How many employees does ACU have?

Number of ACU employees currently stands at 649. ACU operates from 1 Waterview Drive, Shelton, CT 06484, US.

Link for ACU official website?

Official Website of ACU is: https://www.acmeunited.com

How do I contact ACU?

ACU could be contacted at phone #203 254 6060 and can also be accessed through its website. ACU operates from 1 Waterview Drive, Shelton, CT 06484, US.

How many shares of ACU are traded daily?

The average number of ACU shares traded daily for last 3 months was 20.02K.

What is the market cap of ACU currently?

The market value of ACU currently stands at $178.1M with its latest stock price at $46.74