Acme United Corporation (ACU) AI Stock Analysis

Founded in 1867 and headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, Acme United Corporation supplies first aid, safety, cutting, sharpening, and measuring products across the United States, Canada, Europe, and globally. The company sells under brand names including Westcott, Clauss, Camillus, Cuda, and DMT, offering scissors, knives, rulers, sharpeners, and safety cutters. It also provides first aid kits, safety supplies, and over-the-counter medications through brands such as First Aid Only, PhysiciansCare, Spill Magic, and Med-Nap. Acme United distributes its products through direct sales, independent manufacturer representatives, wholesale channels, industrial distributors, and e-commerce platforms.

From FY2021 to FY2025, Acme United increased revenue from $182.1M to $196.5M, reflecting a 5-year revenue compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. Gross margin expanded from 35.6% in FY2021 to 39.4% in FY2025, while operating margin rose from 7.0% to 7.5%. Annual net income declined from $13.7M in FY2021 to $10.2M in FY2025, yielding an EPS of $2.49. In the trailing twelve months, revenue reached $211.6M with an operating margin of 10.9% and a profit margin of 4.6%. For the latest quarter ended June 30, 2026, quarterly revenue grew 16.1% year-over-year and quarterly earnings grew 5.2%.

As of June 30, 2026, Acme United held $5.0M in cash and short-term investments against $38.5M in total debt, resulting in net debt of $33.4M. The company reported a current ratio of 3.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, supported by $121.3M in shareholders' equity. In FY2025, operating cash flow was $18.2M and free cash flow was $7.6M after capital expenditures of $10.7M. Acme United also paid $2.3M in dividends during FY2025.

Acme United trades at a trailing P/E of 25.8x, above the 18.6x median of its US-listed Consumer Defensive peers. Its forward P/E of 14.0x sits slightly below the peer median of 14.3x. The stock trades at an enterprise value to EBITDA multiple of 12.8x compared to the peer median of 11.7x, and its price-to-sales ratio of 1.1x exceeds the peer median of 0.7x. Over the past year, ACU gained 64.5%, outperforming the S&P 500 (SPY) return of 16.8%.

Acme United pays a quarterly dividend with an annualized forward rate of $0.64 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 1.04%. The company has paid consecutive dividends for 23 years, supported by a payout ratio of 26.9%. Over the past five years, its annualized dividend growth was 5.3%.

Wall Street coverage includes 1 Strong Buy rating, with 0 Buy, Hold, Sell, or Strong Sell ratings. The mean price target is $58.00, representing a 5.7% discount to the last close of $61.52. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, consensus estimates project revenue of $226.0M and EPS of $2.64. The company beat EPS estimates in 2 of the last 4 quarters, and its next earnings date is October 20, 2026.

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