Acme United Corporation(ACU)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosAcme United Corporation (ACU) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the company maintains a modest debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34 as of 2026Q1, the lack of clear organic revenue growth and highly volatile free cash flow margins warrant a cautious, wait-and-see approach.
Acme United Corporation (ACU) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Acme United Corporation (ACU) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 23, 2026 | $0.24vs $0.55-56.4% | $52Mvs $50M+4.6% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.46vs $0.46+0.0% | $48Mvs $48M-0.5% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $0.46vs $0.63-27.0% | $49Mvs $47M+3.8% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | $1.16vs $0.50+132.0% | $54Mvs $51M+5.8% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Acme United Corporation (ACU)
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.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Acme United Corporation (ACU)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47.01 | $179.02M | 18.88 | 1.06% | 5.18% | 9.07% | 1.22% | |
| $8.38 | $191.52M | -6.76 | -5.13% | -4.22% | -14.29% | — | |
| $7.32 | $68.51M | -0.29 | -6.63% | -22.64% | — | — | |
| $29.54 | $156.76M | 12.52 | 19.03% | 11.39% | 19.91% | — | |
| $4.10 | $378.26M | 9.32 | -8.49% | 4.76% | 11.26% | — | |
| $19.09 | $117.84M | 15.52 | 1.43% | 6.35% | 4.12% | — |
Acme United Corporation (ACU) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Acme United Corporation (ACU) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 23, 2026·SEC
Feb 26, 2026·SEC
Jan 22, 2026·SEC
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Acme United Corporation (ACU) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Acme United Corporation (ACU) reported $150.6M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 217% increase from $47.5M in 1996.
Acme United Corporation (ACU) grew revenue by 1.1% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Acme United Corporation (ACU) is profitable, generating $8.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (5.2% net margin).
Yes, Acme United Corporation (ACU) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.22%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Acme United Corporation (ACU) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.1%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Acme United Corporation (ACU) generated $12.3M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
