Acme United
Sells first-aid systems and cutting and sharpening products across consumer and workplace channels.
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Sells first-aid and safety products, scissors, cutting tools and sharpeners under brands such as First Aid Only, Westcott and Clauss through retail, distributor and direct channels. Repeat demand comes from refills and replacement components, within a portfolio expanded through acquisitions.
Supplies first-aid and safety systems alongside scissors, cutting tools and sharpening products under brands including First Aid Only, PhysiciansCare, Westcott, Clauss and DMT. Revenue comes from physical-product sales through retailers, distributors and direct websites; refills and replacement components support repeat purchases.
Sources most products outside the United States, primarily in Asia, while assembling first-aid kits and operating some manufacturing in the United States and Canada. Product development, marketing, sales, manufacturing and distribution operate in the United States, Canada and Germany, while Hong Kong and China handle sourcing, product development, production planning, quality control and sales.
Competes on innovation, quality, price, merchandising, design, engineering, delivery and support. Most product markets have low entry barriers, and first-aid and medical products face FDA and Health Canada oversight.
Company facts
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Key statistics
Year to date +56.8% · Average volume (30d) 36.5K
Analysts
No analyst consensus on record.
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.44 | $1.22 | +177.3% | $58.1M | $62.7M | +8.0% | +2.84% |
| Apr 23, 2026Q1 FY26 | $0.55 | $0.24 | −56.4% | $50.0M | $52.3M | +4.6% | −2.46% |
| Feb 26, 2026Q4 FY25 | $0.46 | $0.46 | 0.0% | $47.8M | $47.5M | −0.5% | −1.90% |
| Oct 21, 2025Q3 FY25 | $0.63 | $0.46 | −27.0% | $47.3M | $49.1M | +3.8% | +1.93% |
Financial highlights
| 11 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $46.0M | $54.0M | $49.1M | $47.5M | $52.3M | $62.7M | |
| Gross profit | $17.9M | $22.1M | $19.2M | $18.1M | $20.8M | $26.7M | |
| Operating income | $2.4M | $6.4M | $3.0M | $2.9M | $1.7M | $6.8M | |
| Net income | $1.7M | $4.8M | $1.9M | $1.9M | $985.0K | $5.1M | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.41 | $1.16 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.24 | $1.22 | |
| Gross margin | 39.0% | 41.0% | 39.1% | 38.2% | 39.7% | 42.6% | |
| Operating margin | 5.3% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 10.9% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY24 $194.5M · FY25 $196.5M
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $5.0M · Total debt $38.5M · Total assets $200.6M · Shareholders' equity $121.3M
Dividends
Raised for 21 straight years — most recently to $0.16 from $0.15 in Jul 2025. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Jul 2 | Jul 23 | $0.16 | |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | $0.16 | |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Jan 6 | Jan 27 | $0.16 | |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 3 | Oct 23 | $0.16 | |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Jul 3 | Jul 24 | $0.16 | raised from $0.15 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 26 | Apr 16 | $0.15 | |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6 | Jan 27 | $0.15 | |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Oct 4 | Oct 24 | $0.15 |
Ownership
Shares outstanding 3.81M · Float 2.99M · 78.6% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Capital Management Corporation | 501.0K | 13.20% | 13G | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Mink Brook Asset Management LLC | 380.6K | 9.99% | 13F | Apr 1, 2026 |
| North Star Investment Management Corp. | 252.6K | 6.63% | 13F | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 171.6K | 4.50% | 13F | May 7, 2026 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 165.7K | 4.35% | 13F | May 13, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Brian S. Olschan | director, officer: President and COO | −7,308 | $61.48 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Brian Barker | director | −3,821 | $60.50 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Brian S. Olschan | director, officer: President and COO | −339 | $58.39 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Brian S. Olschan | director, officer: President and COO | −159 | $57.99 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Brian S. Olschan | director, officer: President and COO | −5,304 | $57.07 |
Peers
- Cintas
Workplace first-aid kits, cabinets and replenishment services.
- 3M
School, office and craft scissors under the Scotch brand.
