Acme United Corporation reports developments tied to its safety products and cutting technology business for school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. The company sells first aid and medical products, scissors, shears, knives, rulers, sharpening tools and spill-control products through retail, e-commerce, industrial and wholesale channels across U.S., Canada and Europe segments.
Recurring ACU news includes quarterly financial results, segment sales trends, cost and tariff commentary, common-stock dividends, acquisitions and brand updates. Company updates also cover products and brands such as First Aid Only, PhysiciansCare, Spill Magic, Westcott, Clauss, DMT, Med-Nap, Elite First Aid and My Medic, including My Medic's tactical, trauma and emergency response products sold primarily through direct-to-consumer channels.
Acme United (ACU) reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $58.0 million, an 18% increase from the same period last year. Sales excluding My Medic increased 10%. Net income rose 80% to $3.4 million, while diluted earnings per share increased to $0.80 from $0.46.
Nine-month sales increased 16% to $173.0 million, with net income of $9.5 million versus $8.3 million. Third-quarter gross margin rose to 45.3% from 39.1%, including a $4.0 million tariff-refund benefit and $1.8 million in DMT closure costs. A related $1.0 million compensation expense and approximately $0.4 million in stock-option tax benefits also affected earnings.
Acme plans to close its Massachusetts DMT plant later in 2026 and expects annual savings exceeding $1.0 million in 2027. Bank debt less cash reached $29.7 million, versus $23.1 million a year earlier. Twelve-month free cash flow was approximately $13.8 million, including $6.0 million in tariff refunds.
Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 27, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A conference call will follow at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time that day. The live webcast will be available through the company’s Investor Relations website, with a replay under Audio Archives.
Acme United (ACU) declared a cash dividend of $0.16 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 22, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 2, 2026.
Acme United supplies safety solutions and cutting technology under brands such as First Aid Only, Westcott and Clauss across school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets.
Acme United (ACU)/b) will present at the virtual Sidoti Small-Cap Conference on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.Chairman and CEO Walter Johnsen is scheduled to present at 12:15 PM ET, with the presentation available live online. The company will also take part in virtual one-on-one meetings with investors on the same day.
Acme United (NYSE American: ACU), a global provider of cutting tools and school, home and office products, announced that its Westcott brand will celebrate the second annual National Scissors Day™ on August 1, 2026. Created by Westcott, described as the world’s largest scissors supplier, the event recognizes scissors’ role in learning, creativity, productivity and daily life.
According to Acme United, National Scissors Day will feature giveaways, social media contests with exclusive Westcott products, educational spotlights on scissor history and manufacturing, retail promotions across major chains and online marketplaces, and creative challenges inviting users to share everyday scissor use.
Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $62.7 million, up 16% year over year, with comparable sales excluding the January 2026 My Medic asset acquisition up 8%. Quarterly net income rose 6% to $5.1 million, or $1.22 per diluted share.
First-half 2026 net sales increased 15% to $115.0 million, while net income declined 6% to $6.0 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, mainly due to first quarter results. U.S. segment sales grew 17% in Q2, Europe 24% in U.S. dollars (19% in local currency), and Canada 1% in U.S. dollars. Q2 gross margin improved to 42.6% from 41.0%, aided by My Medic’s direct-to-consumer mix, though elevated tariffs continued to pressure U.S. margins.
According to Acme United, bank debt less cash was $27.3 million at June 30, 2026 after funding the My Medic purchase (about $14.5 million paid), a German cutting and sharpening product line (about $1.6 million), and $2.4 million in dividends, while generating approximately $15.5 million in free cash flow. On July 15, 2026, the company entered a new $65 million syndicated credit facility with HSBC Bank USA and City National Bank, maturing July 15, 2029.
Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) has entered into a new $65 million syndicated credit facility with HSBC Bank USA and City National Bank, a U.S. subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada. The facility replaces Acme United’s prior $65 million credit line with HSBC that was scheduled to expire on May 31, 2027, and now runs through July 15, 2029.
According to Acme United, the facility is intended to provide liquidity for growth, acquisitions, dividends and other business activities and includes customary collateral pledges, covenants and other terms that are materially similar to the prior agreement. HSBC will act as administrative agent, while CNB joins as a new syndicate lender, broadening the company’s banking relationships.
Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) plans to release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time. On the same day, management will host an online conference call at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with access via phone or webcast through the Investor Relations section of the company’s website.
The Board of Directors of Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) declared a cash dividend of $0.16 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on July 23, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 2, 2026.
Acme United supplies safety solutions and cutting tools across school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets, with brands such as First Aid Only, Westcott, Clauss, DMT and others.
Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) announced that Chairman and CEO Walter C. Johnsen will join a fireside chat at the Sidoti Micro Cap Virtual Conference on May 20, 2026, at 12:15 PM ET, with additional virtual one-on-one investor meetings that day.