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ACU - Acme
Market Cap 108.04M P/E 27.70 EPS this Y -6.30% Ern Qtrly Grth 29.30%
Income 19.45M Forward P/E 12.14 EPS next Y -21.10% 50D Avg Chg 19.00%
Sales 192.71M PEG 2.00 EPS past 5Y -1.16% 200D Avg Chg 24.00%
Dividend 2.00% Price/Book 1.29 EPS next 5Y 10.00% 52W High Chg -1.00%
Recommedations 2.00 Quick Ratio 1.57 Shares Outstanding 3.69M 52W Low Chg 44.00%
Insider Own 12.92% ROA 5.47% Shares Float 3.01M Beta 0.66
Inst Own 80.49% ROE 20.74% Shares Shorted/Prior 34.85K/38.23K Price 30.47
Gross Margin 39.40% Profit Margin 10.09% Avg. Volume 10,338 Target Price 55.50
Oper. Margin 11.50% Earnings Date Oct 21 Volume 7,565 Change -1.04%
Consumer Defensive | Household & Personal Products | United States
About Acme

Acme United Corporation supplies cutting, measuring, first aid, and sharpening products to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company offers scissors, shears, knives, rulers, pencil sharpeners, paper trimmers, safety cutters, lettering products, glue guns, and other craft products under the Westcott brand name; and cutting tools under the Clauss brand. It also provides sharpening knives, scissors, chisels, skis, skates, and other edge under the DMT brand. In addition, the company offers first aid kit and safety solutions under the First Aid Only brand; portable eyewash solution and over-the-counter medication, including active ingredients aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen under the PhysiciansCare brand; bodily fluid and spill clean-up solution under the Spill Magic brand; various first aid kit, refill, and safety supplies, including CPR kits, burn kits, and automotive and emergency first aid kits under the First Aid Central; first aid kits for the promotional products industry under Safety Made brand; and alcohol prep pads, alcohol wipes, benzalkonium chloride wipes, various antiseptic wipes, castile soaps, and lens cleaning wipes under the Med-Nap brand. It sells its products directly and through its independent manufacturer representatives to wholesale, contract, and retail stationery distributors; office supply super stores, mass market retailers, industrial and medical distributors, school supply distributors, drug store retailers, sporting goods stores, hardware chains, and wholesale florists, as well as through its websites. The company was formerly known as Acme Shear Company and changed its name to Acme United Corporation in 1971. Acme United Corporation was founded in 1867 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.

Acme News
11/13/24 Acme United Corporation to Present at the 16th Annual Southwest IDEAS Investor Conference
10/23/24 Acme United Corporation to Present at the LD Micro Main Event XVII
10/19/24 Q3 2024 Acme United Corp Earnings Call
10/19/24 Acme United Corp (ACU) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with Strategic ...
10/18/24 Acme United Corporation. (ACU) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
10/18/24 Acme United Reports 3% Increase in Net Income for Third Quarter of 2024
10/09/24 Acme United to Release Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on October 18, 2024
09/20/24 Acme United Corporation Board Approves Cash Dividend
09/17/24 Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging Acme United (ACU) This Year?
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08/09/24 Zacks.com featured highlights include Steelcase Carriage Services, biote and Acme United
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07/30/24 The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Acme, PlayAGS, Netflix and Royal Caribbean Cruises
07/29/24 Is Acme United (ACU) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year?
07/29/24 4 Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio as Q2 GDP Grows at Solid Pace
07/19/24 CORRECTION – Acme United Reports 29% Increase in Net Income for Second Quarter of 2024
07/19/24 Acme United Corporation. (ACU) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates
07/19/24 Acme United Reports 29% Increase in Net Income for Second Quarter of 2024
07/11/24 Acme United to Release Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results on July 19, 2024
ACU Chatroom

User Image newsfile_corp Posted - 10/23/24

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User Image Fullratio Posted - 2 months ago

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User Image StockInvest_us Posted - 3 months ago

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User Image NVDAMillionaire Posted - 07/31/24

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User Image PenkeTrading Posted - 07/27/24

I found you an Overbought RSI (Relative Strength Index) on the daily chart of Acme United Corporation. Is that bullish or bearish? $ACU #ACU #nyse mkt #tradingsignals #technicalanalysis

User Image tradingtwenty Posted - 4 months ago

$ACU has trended 51 times in the past 24 hours (based on 5 minute intervals). Latest press release on Jul 19, 2024 03:40 PM: CORRECTION – Acme United Reports 29% Increase in Net Income for Second Quarter of 2024 Link: https://tradingtwenty.com/news/547337/correction--acme-united-reports-29-increase-in-net-income-for-second-quarter-of-2024

User Image tradingtwenty Posted - 4 months ago

$ACU has trended 51 times in the past 24 hours (based on 5 minute intervals). Latest press release on Jul 19, 2024 09:00 AM: Acme United Reports 29% Increase in Net Income for Second Quarter of 2024 Link: https://tradingtwenty.com/news/546817/acme-united-reports-29-increase-in-net-income-for-second-quarter-of-2024

User Image RiskVsReward Posted - 4 months ago

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User Image epsguid Posted - 4 months ago

$ACU reported earnings of $1.09, consensus was $0.94 via @eWhispers #epsbeat http://eps.sh/d/acu

User Image jParkz Posted - 4 months ago

News $ACU Acme United Reports 29% Increase in Net Income for Second Quarter of 2024 https://marketwirenews.com/news-releases/acme-united-reports-29-increase-in-net-income-for-se-7493502999007451.html $ACU

User Image trendx Posted - 4 months ago

$ACU (Acme Corp.) Trade Setup: Entry: Near $35.50 on a dip or above $38.00 if it breaks out. Target (1 week): Aim for $40.00. Stop-Loss: Set it at $34.50 to manage risk.

User Image epsguid Posted - 4 months ago

$ACU reported earnings of $1.09, consensus was $0.94 via @eWhispers #epsbeat http://eps.sh/d/acu

User Image Stock_Titan Posted - 4 months ago

$ACU Acme United Reports 29% Increase in Net Income for Second Quarter of 2024 https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ACU/acme-united-reports-29-increase-in-net-income-for-second-quarter-of-fnlq07a6my5y.html

User Image Stock_Titan Posted - 4 months ago

$ACU Acme United to Release Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results on July 19, 2024 https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ACU/acme-united-to-release-second-quarter-2024-financial-results-on-july-cnppogg4ux5y.html

User Image Fullratio Posted - 5 months ago

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User Image DonCorleone77 Posted - 05/23/24

$ACU Acme United Acquires Assets of Elite First Aid Acme United has acquired the assets of Elite First Aid, a supplier of tactical, trauma and emergency response products. Elite First Aid had revenues in 2023 of approximately $4.2m. The purchase price was not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to be accretive. The company is located in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

User Image Stock_Titan Posted - 05/23/24

$ACU Acme United Corporation Acquires the Assets of Elite First Aid https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ACU/acme-united-corporation-acquires-the-assets-of-elite-first-qudztirptd04.html

User Image epsguid Posted - 7 months ago

$ACU reported earnings of $0.39, consensus was $0.36 via @eWhispers #epsbeat http://eps.sh/d/acu

User Image DonCorleone77 Posted - 7 months ago

$ACU Acme United reports Q1 EPS 39c vs 28c last year Reports Q1 revenue $44.96M vs $45.84M last year. Chairman and CEO Walter Johnsen said, "Acme United had very strong earnings in the first quarter due to productivity improvements in manufacturing and distribution. We also experienced reduced inbound shipping costs and lowered our selling and general expenses." Johnsen added, "Although the sale of our Cuda and Camillus lines in November reduced revenues, we are generating new revenues under initiatives in our principal business lines. These initiatives include additional distribution of first aid kits and components in the hardware and drug store markets, new craft and cutting tool planograms in the mass market, additional sales of spill clean-up products to large mass market retailers, and new sharpening tools for the kitchen."

User Image Stock_Titan Posted - 7 months ago

$ACU Acme United Reports 39% Increase in Earnings Per Share for First Quarter of 2024 https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ACU/acme-united-reports-39-increase-in-earnings-per-share-for-first-3uwy2fp1vdk6.html

User Image Stock_Titan Posted - 7 months ago

$ACU Acme United to Release First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on April 19, 2024 https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ACU/acme-united-to-release-first-quarter-2024-financial-results-on-april-bqvwtohy3rgv.html

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User Image newsfile_corp Posted - 03/26/24

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User Image Stock_Titan Posted - 03/26/24

$ACU Acme United Corporation to Present at The LD Micro Invitational XIV https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ACU/acme-united-corporation-to-present-at-the-ld-micro-invitational-sxt36t4d60qf.html

User Image DonCorleone77 Posted - 8 months ago

$ACU Acme United reports Q4 EPS 40c vs (17c) last year Reports Q4 revenue $41.94M vs $44.104M last year. Chairman and CEO Walter Johnsen said, "We had an outstanding year of strong earnings and achievements in 2023. The sale of Cuda and Camillus in the fourth quarter enabled the Company to focus on our core businesses and reduced our debt by $13 million. The Company successfully completed its previously announced program to reduce inventory by $5 million. We also implemented a series of cost reduction and productivity initiatives that generated approximately $6.5 million in savings, a substantial increase of the initial target of $5 million. As a result, we strengthened our balance sheet, raised our gross margin significantly, and our free cash flow reached a record $24 million. In addition, we gained market share in the first aid and medical business. Our Westcott team successfully introduced new craft and industrial cutting tools."

User Image Stock_Titan Posted - 8 months ago

$ACU Acme United Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ACU/acme-united-reports-strong-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2023-mr13u2z9oqmf.html

User Image Stock_Titan Posted - 02/23/24

$ACU Acme United to Release Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results on March 1, 2024 https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ACU/acme-united-to-release-fourth-quarter-2023-financial-results-on-tp6mmml8birq.html

User Image Americanbulls Posted - 9 months ago

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Analyst Ratings
DA Davidson Buy Jul 1, 16
Insider Trades Relationship Date Transactions Cost($) #Shares Value($) #Share Own SEC Form 4
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Dec 01 Sell 37.14 12,054 447,686 41,103 12/05/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Dec 01 Option 16.92 12,054 203,954 42,818 12/05/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Nov 30 Sell 36 1,015 36,540 41,103 12/04/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Nov 30 Option 16.92 1,015 17,174 42,118 12/04/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Nov 28 Sell 36.6 950 34,770 41,103 11/30/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Nov 28 Option 16.92 950 16,074 42,053 11/30/23
Davidson Rex Lynn Director Director Nov 27 Sell 35.18 4,980 175,196 1,228 11/29/23
Davidson Rex Lynn Director Director Nov 27 Option 16.71 4,980 83,216 6,208 11/29/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Nov 27 Option 16.92 5,260 88,999 46,363 11/29/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Nov 27 Sell 37.12 5,260 195,251 41,103 11/29/23
Davidson Rex Lynn Director Director Nov 22 Sell 37 20 740 1,228 11/27/23
Davidson Rex Lynn Director Director Nov 22 Option 16.71 20 334 1,248 11/27/23
DRISCOLL PAUL G Chief Financial Offi.. Chief Financial Officer Nov 21 Option 15.45 7,000 108,150 53,593 11/24/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Nov 13 Sell 34.03 5,000 170,150 41,103 11/14/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Nov 13 Option 16.92 5,000 84,600 46,103 11/14/23
JOHNSEN WALTER C Chairman and CEO Chairman and CEO Nov 07 Option 15.45 16,000 247,200 323,862 11/09/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Jul 31 Sell 29.14 7,070 206,020 41,103 08/02/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Jul 31 Option 15.45 7,070 109,232 48,173 08/02/23
JOHNSEN WALTER C Chairman and CEO Chairman and CEO Jun 05 Option 13.75 5,000 68,750 311,791 06/07/23
DRISCOLL PAUL G Chief Financial Offi.. Chief Financial Officer Jun 05 Option 13.75 15,000 206,250 57,962 06/07/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Jun 05 Sell 26.25 3,910 102,638 41,103 06/07/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Jun 05 Option 13.75 10,242 140,828 49,818 06/07/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Apr 28 Sell 26.39 1,023 26,997 39,576 05/01/23
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Apr 28 Option 13.75 1,023 14,066 40,599 05/01/23
Davidson Rex Lynn Director Director Aug 31 Buy 28.91 75 2,168 1,228 09/01/22
Davidson Rex Lynn Director Director Aug 24 Buy 28.05 178 4,993 1,153 08/29/22
JOHNSEN WALTER C Chairman and CEO Chairman and CEO Aug 08 Option 13.75 15,000 206,250 319,898 08/09/22
BARKER BRIAN Director Director Jul 26 Buy 32.25 1,300 41,925 1,300 08/03/22
DRISCOLL PAUL G Chief Financial Offi.. Chief Financial Officer Jul 29 Option 10.64 11,602 123,445 48,542 08/02/22
DRISCOLL PAUL G Chief Financial Offi.. Chief Financial Officer Jul 26 Option 10.64 1,086 11,555 38,026 07/28/22
DRISCOLL PAUL G Chief Financial Offi.. Chief Financial Officer Jul 26 Sell 32.02 1,086 34,774 36,940 07/28/22
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Jul 25 Option 13.75 466 6,408 40,042 07/28/22
OLSCHAN BRIAN S President and COO President and COO Jul 25 Sell 32.81 466 15,289 39,576 07/28/22
DRISCOLL PAUL G Chief Financial Offi.. Chief Financial Officer Jul 25 Option 10.64 1,377 14,651 38,317 07/28/22
DRISCOLL PAUL G Chief Financial Offi.. Chief Financial Officer Jul 25 Sell 32.08 1,377 44,174 36,940 07/28/22
Davidson Rex Lynn Director Director Jul 22 Buy 31.39 700 21,973 700 07/26/22