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Acme United Corporation Analysis (ACU)
Is Acme United Corporation a good investment? Acme United Corporation (ACU) is currently trading at 38.22 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 55.50 USD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 7.60. This relatively low multiple may signal that Acme United Corporation is undervalued compared to historical market norms.
Earnings Schedule: Acme United Corporation is expected to release its next earnings report on July 22, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 1.65.
For income investors, Acme United Corporation pays a dividend yield of 1.55%. With a payout ratio of 12%, the dividend appears sustainable.
Investor FAQ
Does Acme United Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.60 USD (1.55% yield).
What asset class is Acme United Corporation?
Acme United Corporation is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against its peer in the "Related Symbols" list.
When is the next earnings date?
The next earnings date is projected to be July 22, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 5.08.
Company Profile
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.
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| ▸2027 |
0.34 USD
|
| April 26, 2027 (estimated) | 0.1693 |
| Jan. 29, 2027 (estimated) | 0.1693 |
| ▸2026 |
0.66 USD
|
| Oct. 26, 2026 (estimated) | 0.1693 |
| July 23, 2026 (estimated) | 0.1693 |
| April 15, 2026 | 0.1600 |
| Jan. 27, 2026 | 0.1600 |
| ▸2025 |
0.62 USD
|
| Oct. 23, 2025 | 0.1600 |
| July 24, 2025 | 0.1600 |
| April 16, 2025 | 0.1500 |
| Jan. 27, 2025 | 0.1500 |
| ▸2024 |
0.60 USD
|
| Oct. 24, 2024 | 0.1500 |
| July 23, 2024 | 0.1500 |
| April 19, 2024 | 0.1500 |
| Jan. 26, 2024 | 0.1500 |
| ▸2023 |
0.56 USD
|
| Oct. 24, 2023 | 0.1400 |
| July 24, 2023 | 0.1400 |
| April 21, 2023 | 0.1400 |
| Jan. 27, 2023 | 0.1400 |
| ▸2022 |
0.54 USD
|
| Oct. 24, 2022 | 0.1400 |
| July 22, 2022 | 0.1400 |
| April 22, 2022 | 0.1300 |
| Jan. 28, 2022 | 0.1300 |
| ▸2021 |
0.52 USD
|
| Oct. 22, 2021 | 0.1300 |
| July 23, 2021 | 0.1300 |
| April 22, 2021 | 0.1300 |
| Jan. 29, 2021 | 0.1300 |
| ▸2020 |
0.48 USD
|
| Oct. 22, 2020 | 0.1200 |
| July 23, 2020 | 0.1200 |
| April 27, 2020 | 0.1200 |
| Jan. 29, 2020 | 0.1200 |
| ▸2019 |
0.48 USD
|
| Oct. 22, 2019 | 0.1200 |
| July 23, 2019 | 0.1200 |
| April 23, 2019 | 0.1200 |
| Jan. 29, 2019 | 0.1200 |
| ▸2018 |
0.44 USD
|
| Oct. 23, 2018 | 0.1100 |
| July 23, 2018 | 0.1100 |
| April 23, 2018 | 0.1100 |
| Jan. 29, 2018 | 0.1100 |
| ▸2017 |
0.42 USD
|
| Oct. 24, 2017 | 0.1100 |
| Aug. 3, 2017 | 0.1100 |
| April 24, 2017 | 0.1000 |
| Jan. 27, 2017 | 0.1000 |
| ▸2016 |
0.40 USD
|
| Oct. 24, 2016 | 0.1000 |
| July 22, 2016 | 0.1000 |
| April 22, 2016 | 0.1000 |
| Jan. 28, 2016 | 0.1000 |
| ▸2015 |
0.36 USD
|
| Oct. 22, 2015 | 0.0900 |
| July 22, 2015 | 0.0900 |
| April 24, 2015 | 0.0900 |
| Jan. 29, 2015 | 0.0900 |
| ▸2014 |
0.33 USD
|
| Oct. 16, 2014 | 0.0900 |
| July 22, 2014 | 0.0800 |
| April 25, 2014 | 0.0800 |
| Jan. 29, 2014 | 0.0800 |
| ▸2013 |
0.23 USD
|
| Oct. 23, 2013 | 0.0800 |
| July 3, 2013 | 0.0800 |
| April 25, 2013 | 0.0700 |
| ▸2012 |
0.35 USD
|
| Dec. 28, 2012 | 0.0700 |
| Oct. 23, 2012 | 0.0700 |
| July 23, 2012 | 0.0700 |
| April 25, 2012 | 0.0700 |
| Jan. 30, 2012 | 0.0700 |
| ▸2011 |
0.25 USD
|
| Oct. 24, 2011 | 0.0700 |
| July 25, 2011 | 0.0600 |
| April 27, 2011 | 0.0600 |
| Jan. 27, 2011 | 0.0600 |
| ▸2010 |
0.21 USD
|
| Oct. 21, 2010 | 0.0600 |
| July 26, 2010 | 0.0500 |
| April 26, 2010 | 0.0500 |
| Jan. 29, 2010 | 0.0500 |
| ▸2009 |
0.20 USD
|
| Nov. 10, 2009 | 0.0500 |
| July 28, 2009 | 0.0500 |
| April 24, 2009 | 0.0500 |
| Jan. 29, 2009 | 0.0500 |
| ▸2008 |
0.17 USD
|
| Nov. 10, 2008 | 0.0500 |
| July 28, 2008 | 0.0400 |
| April 25, 2008 | 0.0400 |
| Jan. 29, 2008 | 0.0400 |
| ▸2007 |
0.15 USD
|
| Oct. 26, 2007 | 0.0400 |
| July 27, 2007 | 0.0400 |
| April 27, 2007 | 0.0400 |
| Jan. 29, 2007 | 0.0300 |
| ▸2006 |
0.12 USD
|
| Nov. 3, 2006 | 0.0300 |
| July 28, 2006 | 0.0300 |
| April 28, 2006 | 0.0300 |
| Jan. 30, 2006 | 0.0300 |
| ▸2005 |
0.10 USD
|
| Oct. 28, 2005 | 0.0300 |
| July 29, 2005 | 0.0300 |
| April 29, 2005 | 0.0200 |
| Jan. 30, 2005 | 0.0200 |
| ▸2004 |
0.04 USD
|
| Oct. 29, 2004 | 0.0200 |
| July 29, 2004 | 0.0200 |
| ▸1993 |
0.05 USD
|
| March 5, 1993 | 0.0500 |
| ▸1992 |
0.20 USD
|
| Dec. 4, 1992 | 0.0500 |
| Sept. 4, 1992 | 0.0500 |
| June 5, 1992 | 0.0500 |
| March 5, 1992 | 0.0500 |
| ▸1991 |
0.17 USD
|
| Dec. 5, 1991 | 0.0500 |
| Sept. 5, 1991 | 0.0400 |
| June 5, 1991 | 0.0400 |
| March 5, 1991 | 0.0400 |
| ▸1990 |
0.16 USD
|
| Dec. 5, 1990 | 0.0600 |
| Sept. 5, 1990 | 0.0600 |
| June 11, 1990 | 0.0400 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acme United Corporation | Apr 15, 2026 | Paid | 0.16 USD |
| Acme United Corporation | Jan 27, 2026 | Paid | 0.16 USD |
| Acme United Corporation | Oct 23, 2025 | Paid | 0.16 USD |
| Acme United Corporation | Jul 24, 2025 | Paid | 0.16 USD |
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