ACCO Brands Corporation reports recurring developments tied to its branded consumer, technology and business products for schools, homes and workplaces. Coverage includes earnings releases, segment trends in the Americas and International businesses, dividend declarations, cost-reduction actions, cash flow and leverage commentary, and updates on office product demand and technology accessory growth.
Company news also covers product activity across its brand portfolio, including Kensington computer and mobility accessories, VeriMark security keys, and other categories such as storage and organization, notebooks, shredding, laminating, binding and presentation products. Recent corporate updates include the completed EPOS acquisition and its role in ACCO Brands' technology peripherals portfolio.
ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) reported third-quarter net sales of $380 million, in line with outlook, alongside higher earnings.
Sales fell 0.9% year over year, while comparable sales declined 6.2%. Net income rose to $11.5 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, from $4.0 million, or $0.04. Adjusted diluted EPS increased to $0.28 from $0.21. Net tariff refunds added $15.1 million to operating income and $0.11 to diluted EPS.
The Trust acquisition closed October 1, 2026. ACCO raised its full-year outlook to reflect Trust and tariff refunds, expecting sales growth of 4.0%–6.0% and adjusted EPS of $0.98–$1.02, including $0.12 from tariff refunds. Nine-month free cash flow reached $89.0 million versus $25.8 million, including $21.3 million of tariff refunds. September-end leverage was 3.6x; ACCO expects approximately 3.5x at year-end and approximately $100 million in full-year free cash flow.
ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on December 9, 2026. The dividend will go to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 20, 2026.
ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) will release its third-quarter 2026 earnings after the market close on October 29, 2026.
A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will follow on October 30 at 8:30 a.m. EST. The webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of www.accobrands.com and available for replay.
ACCO Brands (ACCO) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Trust, a designer and marketer of technology accessories. Trust's product range includes PC accessories, gaming, smart home and mobile peripherals. Its products are sold through retailers, e-commerce platforms and business-to-business channels across Europe and Latin America.
PowerA (ACCO) has entered a new multi-year licensing partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to create Harry Potter-themed gaming accessories, effective September 15, 2026.
The debut line, available immediately, includes Nintendo Switch 2 Advantage Wireless Controllers (MSRP $69.99) and Protection Cases (MSRP $24.99) themed around the four Hogwarts houses. For Xbox, the range features a wired controller (MSRP $34.99) with Chibi-style Harry Potter characters and an Xbox Advantage Wireless Controller (MSRP $99.99) inspired by Quidditch. Products are on sale now via PowerA.com and participating retailers.
ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) entered a definitive agreement to acquire Trust, a Netherlands-based provider of computer and gaming accessories, from investment firm Egeria. Trust, founded in 1983, generates approximately $100 million in annual revenue and operates an asset-light model serving Europe and Latin America.
According to ACCO Brands, the deal advances its pivot toward higher-growth technology peripherals. On a pro forma basis, its Kensington, PowerA, EPOS and Trust portfolios are expected to approach $500 million in annual sales. The acquisition is expected to be modestly accretive to adjusted EPS in the first 12 months and deliver cost synergies of $5–$8 million within 18 months of closing. It will be financed through borrowings under ACCO Brands’ revolving credit facility, with limited impact on pro forma leverage, and is targeted to close in late Q3 or early Q4 2026, subject to customary competition approvals.
ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $415.1 million, up 5.1% year over year, driven by the EPOS acquisition and favorable FX, while comparable sales declined 2.3%. Diluted EPS was $0.15 versus $0.31, and adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.29 from $0.28.
Adjusted operating income increased to $48.1 million, aided by ongoing cost reductions. Americas segment comparable sales grew 1.8%, while International comparable sales fell 9.3% and adjusted operating income declined. For the first half, net sales rose 6.5% and adjusted EPS increased to $0.31 from $0.25.
According to ACCO Brands, full-year 2026 reported sales growth is now expected at 2.0%–5.0% and adjusted EPS at $0.87–$0.91, with free cash flow guidance reiterated at $75–$85 million and a consolidated leverage ratio target of 3.7x–3.9x. The quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share was maintained.
ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on September 9, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 21, 2026.
ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings after the market close on July 30, 2026. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss results on July 31, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. EST, accessible via the Investor Relations section of its website.
Kensington (NYSE:ACCO) introduced the Pro Fit™ Ergo TB675 Vertical Trackballs in wired and wireless versions, featuring an ergonomist-approved 60-degree vertical thumb-operated design and a 2026 Red Dot Product Design Award.
Key features include 4D metal scrolling, adjustable 400–1600 DPI, nine programmable buttons, and USB-C connectivity, with the wireless model supporting up to four devices and offering a rechargeable battery rated for up to four months of use.