Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.57
Acme United Corporation (ACU) Dividend History
Income profile from 1990 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
23.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
ACU Dividend Income Check
Safety
23.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.0% and trend is rising.
ACU Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$0.57
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout23.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout17.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR4.7%
5Y CAGR5.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.2%
1Y Total Return13.0%
5Y Total Return19.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,11310Y ago$28,45020Y ago$37,281
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ACU Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (27 years of payments)
ACU Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Acme United Corporation distributes 23.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 17.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ACU has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 5.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ACU returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 1.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 19.1%, with dividends contributing 6.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,450 today.
ACU Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.93
Avg/Payment$0.1465
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026Latest | $0.1600 | — | 1.34% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | $0.1600 | — | 1.44% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $0.1600 | — | 1.57% | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.1600 | — | 1.55% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.1600 | ↑ +6.7% | 1.40% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 1.51% | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 1.69% | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 1.42% | Oct 24, 2024 |
ACU Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
1.2%
#5 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
23.0% payout
Streak
5Y
5.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.2%
#5 of 5
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KMTACU Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.48 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $0.62 | 3.3% | 4 | $2.49 | 24.9% | 4.02x | 2.0% |
| 2024 | $0.60 | 7.1% | 4 | $2.45 | 24.5% | 4.08x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $0.56 | 3.7% | 4 | $4.86 | 11.5% | 8.68x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.54 | 3.8% | 4 | $0.82 | 65.9% | 1.52x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.52 | 8.3% | 4 | $3.45 | 15.1% | 6.63x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.31 | 20.8% | 4.81x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $0.48 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.60 | 30.0% | 3.33x | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $0.44 | 4.8% | 4 | $1.30 | 33.8% | 2.95x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.42 | 5.0% | 4 | $1.09 | 38.5% | 2.60x | 1.4% |
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ACU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ACU stock.
How much dividend does ACU pay per share?
Acme United Corporation (ACU) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.57 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ACU's next ex-dividend date?
ACU's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ACU typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ACU's dividend safe?
ACU's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +23.0% and FCF payout ratio of +17.8%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ACU a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Acme United Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ACU pay dividends?
Acme United Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.57 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 36+ years from 1990 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ACU grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ACU five years ago would be worth approximately $11,113 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ACU's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ACU's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.