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Acme United(NYSEMKT) ACU

Market Cap$240.42MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1977)+2,730%
5 Year+73%
1 Year+49%
1 Month+5%
$63.06
+0.56%
+0.35Today
Acme United last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 63.062026-08-28
Acme United stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+3.44%USD 60.962026-08-21
1 month+5.28%USD 59.902026-07-29
3 month+49.92%USD 42.062026-05-29
Year to date+58.15%USD 39.872025-12-31
1 year+49.23%USD 42.262025-08-28
3 year+114.76%USD 29.362023-08-29
5 year+72.77%USD 36.502021-08-27
Since inception+2,729.53%USD 2.221977-10-03

Acme United Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$240.42MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$211.60M

Net Income (TTM)

$9.82M

EPS (TTM)

$2.37

P/E Ratio

26.42

Dividend

$0.64

Beta (Volatility)

0.42 (Low)

Price

$63.06

Volume

20,619.921

Open

$62.95

Previous Close

$63.06

Daily Range

$62.04 - $64.12

52-Week Range

$35.50 - $64.12

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 20, 2026

ACU News

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About Acme United

Acme United Corporation makes tools for cutting, measuring, and first aid. These products help students at school and workers in offices. They also help families and outdoor enthusiasts stay safe.

Tools for Every Task

  • Cutting and Measuring: Scissors, rulers, and trimmers for the school and office markets.
  • First Aid and Safety: Kits, emergency supplies, and sanitary wipes for health and safety needs.
  • Outdoor and Tactical: Specialized knives and fishing tools for sports and tactical use.
  • Spill Cleanup: Absorbents and tools used to manage liquid and bodily fluid spills.

Expanding the Product Line

  • Acquired My Medic on Jan. 15, 2026, to enter the tactical and trauma response market.
  • Purchased a production facility in Mt. Pleasant, TN on July 15, 2025, to support spill-cleanup products.
  • Acquired a German line of cutting and sharpening tools on Oct. 1, 2025.
  • Secured a new $65 million credit facility on July 15, 2026, to fund business operations.

Reaching Customers Everywhere

Acme United reaches customers through many channels, including mass-market retailers, e-commerce sites, and industrial distributors. The company focuses on specific niches like the school supply market, where sales typically peak during the second and third quarters.

Tracking Recent Performance

  • Net sales rose 16% to $62.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Gross profit reached 42.6% of net sales during the three months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Operating income was $8.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Market capitalization hit $182.1 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 16.4% year over year.

The Evolution of Acme

Acme United has evolved from a shear manufacturer into a diversified supplier of safety and cutting tools. It maintains market relevance through brand acquisitions and a global supply chain that serves retail and industrial clients.

AI Generated • Aug 7, 2026

Industry

Healthcare Equipment and Supplies

Employees

649

CEO

Walter C. Johnsen, MBA

Headquarters

Shelton, CT 06484, US

ACU Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

40.08%

Operating Margin

6.84%

Net Income Margin

4.64%

Return on Equity

8.33%

Return on Capital

10.09%

Return on Assets

4.89%

Earnings Yield

3.79%

Dividend Yield

1.02%

Payout Ratio

24.37%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$240.42MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

3.83M

Volume

20.62K

Avg. Volume

25.54K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$84.82M

Operating Income

$14.48M

EBITDA

$21.43M

Operating Cash Flow

$26.12M

Capital Expenditure

-$10.64M

Free Cash Flow

$15.48M

Cash & ST Invst.

$5.04M

Total Debt

$38.48M

Acme United Performance Analysis

Acme United annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 193,962,3576.5%
20232023-12-31USD 191,500,947-1.3%
20242024-12-31USD 194,489,9911.6%
20252025-12-31USD 196,541,8161.1%
Acme United sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-9.1%
Q42025-12-31-3.1%
Q12026-03-3110.1%
Q22026-06-3019.9%
Acme United annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.82-76.4%
20232023-12-31USD 4.86496.2%
20242024-12-31USD 2.45-49.7%
20252025-12-31USD 2.491.9%
Acme United sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-60.3%
Q42025-12-31N/A
Q12026-03-31-47.8%
Q22026-06-30408.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$62.72M

+16.1%

Gross Profit

$26.69M

+20.5%

Gross Margin

42.55%

N/A

Market Cap

$240.42MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$370.45K

N/A

Employees

649

N/A

Net Income

$5.05M

+6.3%

EBITDA

$8.80M

+9.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$5.04M

+38.5%

Total Debt

$38.48M

+14.1%

Accounts Receivable

$38.73M

+7.1%

Inventory

$64.10M

+11.8%

Long Term Debt

$36.69M

+14.0%

Short Term Debt

$1.79M

+17.7%

Return on Assets

4.89%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

8.73%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$12.05M

+155.6%

Operating Cash Flow

$13.12M

+107.1%

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Questions About ACU

What is the current price of Acme United?

Acme United is trading at $63.06 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Acme United?

Over the past 52 weeks, Acme United has traded between $35.50 and $64.12.

How much debt does Acme United have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Acme United reported total debt of $38.48M.

How much cash does Acme United have on hand?

Acme United reported $5.04M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Acme United’s dividend yield?

Acme United currently has a dividend yield of 1.02%.

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