Acme United Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) reported record net income for Q2 2025, with earnings reaching $4.8 million ($1.16 per diluted share), up 7% from Q2 2024. Despite a 3% decrease in quarterly net sales to $54.0 million, the company improved its gross margin to 41.0%.

Regional performance varied significantly, with U.S. sales declining 5% due to tariff-related order cancellations, European sales dropping 3% due to delayed shipments, while Canadian sales surged 28% driven by strong first-aid product demand. The company successfully managed tariff challenges through strategic inventory management and supply chain diversification across multiple countries.

The company's financial position strengthened with bank debt less cash reducing to $22.8 million from $33.1 million year-over-year, while generating $12.0 million in free cash flow and distributing $2.2 million in dividends.

Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for July 23, 2025 at 6:30 AM ET. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 12:00 PM ET on the same day.

Investors can access the call by dialing 1-877-407-0784 (US) or 1-201-689-8560 (international) using conference ID 13754188. A live webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website, with a replay accessible in the Audio Archives section.

Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) has acquired a manufacturing and distribution facility in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee for $6 million. The facility features 77,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space on 12 acres, with potential expansion capacity of up to 60,000 additional square feet.

The FDA-approved, food-grade facility will primarily serve Spill Magic, a subsidiary acquired in 2017 that has outgrown its current leased space. Spill Magic specializes in bodily fluid and spill clean-up solutions, providing absorbent powder and complete spill response systems to various sectors including retail, food service, and industrial markets.

The company plans to implement capital improvements focused on automation to transform the site into one of its most advanced and efficient operations.

Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) announced a 7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.16 per share, payable on July 24, 2025, to stockholders of record as of July 3, 2025. This marks the company's fifteenth dividend increase since 2004, demonstrating consistent shareholder value creation. Acme United, a leading supplier of safety solutions and cutting technology across various markets including school, home, office, and industrial sectors, maintains a positive outlook while acknowledging potential risks from global economic uncertainties, inflation, supply chain challenges, and international trade policies.

Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) reported Q1 2025 financial results with net sales of $46.0 million, up 2% from $45.0 million in Q1 2024. Net income reached $1.65 million ($0.41 per diluted share), showing a 1% increase in net income and 5% growth in EPS compared to $1.64 million ($0.39 per share) last year.

First aid sales increased 14%, while Westcott cutting tools declined due to non-recurring large craft items shipment from Q1 2024. U.S. segment sales grew 3%, European sales decreased 7%, and Canadian sales rose 5%. Gross margin improved to 39.0% from 38.7%. The company reduced bank debt less cash to $27.2 million from $31.5 million year-over-year, while generating $12.0 million in free cash flow.

Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) has scheduled the release of its first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day.

Investors can participate in the Q&A session by dialing 1-877-407-0784 (domestic) or 1-201-689-8560 (international) with conference ID 13752605. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of www.acmeunited.com, with a replay accessible under Investor Relations, Audio Archives.

Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) has announced its participation in the upcoming LD Micro Invitational XV event, scheduled for April 9-10, 2025, at the Westin Grand Central. Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO, will deliver a presentation on Thursday, April 10 at 11:30 AM ET.

The company will make available a slide presentation on their investor relations website at www.acmeunited.com to complement the webcast. Interested parties can register online to watch the virtual presentation.

Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) has announced its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of 15 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on April 16, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 26, 2025.

The company is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology, serving the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets. Their portfolio includes prominent brands such as First Aid Only, First Aid Central, PhysiciansCare, Spill Magic, Westcott, Clauss, DMT, Med-Nap, Safety Made, and Elite.

Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) reported strong financial results for Q4 2024, with net sales reaching $45.9 million, up 10% from Q4 2023. Full-year 2024 net sales were $194.5 million, a 2% increase from 2023. Excluding the impact of the Camillus and Cuda product lines sale, 2024 net sales grew 6%.

Q4 2024 net income was $1.70 million ($0.41 per diluted share), up 9% from adjusted Q4 2023. Full-year 2024 net income reached $10.02 million ($2.45 per diluted share), representing a 23% increase from adjusted 2023 figures.

The company's U.S. segment saw a 12% increase in Q4 sales and 2% for the full year. The acquisition of Elite First Aid in May 2024 has been fully integrated. Gross margin for 2024 improved to 39.3% from 37.7% in 2023, driven by productivity improvements. Bank debt less cash stood at $21.5 million as of December 31, 2024.