Acme United (ACU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Acme United Corporation (NYSE: ACU) is a globally recognized supplier of branded products for school, home, office, hardware and industrial markets. The company offers an extensive portfolio of cutting tools, measuring instruments, safety products and first-aid kits under well-known brands such as Westcott, Clauss, Camillus, PhysiciansCare and Cuda. Through its diversified product lines, Acme United serves customers ranging from mass merchants and office superstores to specialty retailers and industrial distributors.

Founded in 1867 in New York City as a manufacturer of scissors and shears, Acme United has evolved through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Key milestones include the 2007 acquisition of the Camillus Cutlery Company, which strengthened its position in the outdoor and sporting knife market, and the 2011 purchase of Forbus’s safety products business in Europe. The company moved its headquarters to Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and completed its initial public offering in the late 20th century, further enhancing its capacity for expansion and innovation.

Acme United operates two principal geographic segments: North America and Europe. In North America, the company supports a network of distribution centers and sales offices across the United States and Canada. In Europe, it maintains facilities in Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, servicing customers in more than 50 countries through a combination of direct sales and third‐party distributors. Additionally, Acme United’s global sourcing capabilities in Asia allow it to optimize costs while maintaining quality control over its diverse product offerings.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Scott F. Inkster, who joined the company in 1999 and has served as CEO since 2008, Acme United continues to focus on brand-building, product innovation and operational efficiency. The management team emphasizes sustainable growth, leveraging e-commerce channels and value-added services to meet evolving customer needs. With a history spanning more than 150 years, Acme United remains committed to delivering reliable, high-quality tools and safety products to customers around the world.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $40.80 to $42.54
• 50-Day Range: $37.19 to $44.08
• 52-Week Range: $32.85 to $50.00
• Volume: 15,255 shs
• Average Volume: 14,924 shs
• Market Capitalization: $156.19 million
• P/E Ratio: 8.43
• Dividend Yield: 1.55%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Acme United Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Acme United scored higher than 65% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Acme United.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Acme United is 8.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.71.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Acme United is 8.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 20.90.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Acme United has a P/B Ratio of 1.51. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.25% of the float of Acme United has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Acme United has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Acme United has recently increased by 544.83%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Acme United pays a meaningful dividend of 1.46%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Acme United has been increasing its dividend for 20 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Acme United is 26.12%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.25% of the float of Acme United has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Acme United has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Acme United has recently increased by 544.83%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Acme United has a news sentiment score of 0.84. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Acme United this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Acme United insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $72,370.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

34.10% of the stock of Acme United is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

62.10% of the stock of Acme United is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

ACU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ACU shares performed this year?

Acme United's stock was trading at $37.33 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ACU shares have increased by 10.4% and is now trading at $41.20.

How were Acme United's earnings last quarter?

Acme United Co. (NYSE:ACU) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 17th. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter. Acme United had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.70% and a net margin of 10.25%.

Who are Acme United's major shareholders?

Acme United's top institutional investors include North Star Investment Management Corp. (6.85%) and Ridgewood Investments LLC (0.47%). Insiders that own company stock include Brian S Olschan, Paul G Driscoll, Brian Barker and Rex Lynn Davidson.
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How do I buy shares of Acme United?

Shares of ACU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Acme United own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Acme United investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Arista Networks (ANET), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), Jabil (JBL), Adobe (ADBE) and Disc Medicine (IRON).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/17/2025
• Record date for 7/24 Dividend: 7/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/24 Dividend: 7/03/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: Cutlery, handtools, & general hardware
• Sub-Industry: Construction Materials
• Current Symbol: NYSE:ACU
• CIK: 2098
• Web: www.acmeunited.com
• Phone: 203-254-6060
• Fax: 203-254-6019
• Employees: 650
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.45
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.43
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $17.79 million
• Net Margins: 10.25%
• Pretax Margin: 12.91%
• Return on Equity: 9.70%
• Return on Assets: 6.10%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.30
• Current Ratio: 4.41
• Quick Ratio: 1.91

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $195.49 million
• Price / Sales: 0.80
• Cash Flow: $4.11 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.02
• Book Value: $27.31 per share
• Price / Book: 1.51

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 3,791,000
• Free Float: 2,503,000
• Market Cap: $156.19 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.65