Acme United Corporation (ACU) Stock Forecast
ACU analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 5.00 / 5 from 1 analysts
- Price target
- $58.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −5.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 20, 2026 EPS estimate $0.71
- 52-week range
- $35.50 – $63.82
ACU analyst ratings
1 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ACU price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ACU earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.66 | $0.66 | $0.66 | $0.46 | +43.5% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.64 | $2.64 | $2.64 | $2.49 | +6.0% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.83 | $1.83 | $1.83 | $2.64 | −30.7% | 1 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ACU revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $56.7M | $56.7M | $56.7M | +15.6% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $226.0M | $226.0M | $226.0M | +15.0% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $235.0M | $235.0M | $235.0M | +4.0% | 1 |
ACU EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ACU revenue: reported and forecast
ACU EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.64 | $0.66 | +69.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.41 | $1.41 | $1.41 | $2.60 | $2.64 | +87.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.63 | $1.63 | $1.63 | $1.80 | $1.83 | +12.3% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ACU earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ACU beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from ACU
1 analysts cover Acme United; their consensus rating is strong buy (5.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $58.00, 5.7% below the latest close of $61.52. Analysts expect earnings of $2.64 per share for 2026, +6.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.83 per share on revenue of $235.0 million. Acme United beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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ACU forecast FAQ
What is Acme United's price target?
The average analyst price target for Acme United is $58.00, 5.7% below the latest close of $61.52.
Is Acme United a buy, hold or sell?
Of 1 analysts covering Acme United, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Acme United's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.64 per share for 2026 (range $2.64 to $2.64); for 2027 the estimate is $1.83.
What is Acme United's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $226.0 million, growth of 15.0%; for 2027 it is $235.0 million.
When does Acme United report earnings?
Acme United is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 20, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.71.
Does Acme United usually beat earnings estimates?
Acme United reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.