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ACU Stock Forecast: Acme United Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 12 Nov 2026
$70
−0.33% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Acme United Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $70 — +0.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 93 of 100 as at 12 Nov 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$269.2M
Ticker Nerd rank
93/ 100
Median analyst target
$70
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$62.7M+16.1% y/y
Operating income$6.8M
Net income$5.1M
Free cash flow$12.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.6%
1M
+12.0%
YTD
+75.9%
1Y
+94.0%
From 52W high
−1.1%
From 52W low
+99.8%
$35
$71
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ACU stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Acme United Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Nov 2026
93/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
99
Momentum
97
Value
87
Growth
84
Quality
82
Revisions
78
Size
62
Accruals
34
Issuance
23

Volatility (99): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (23): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

ACU stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ACU, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$40$50$60$70Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ACUHigh $70Median $70Low $70

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says1 analysts
0 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $70Median $70High $70

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +0.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
28 Oct 2026Freedom BrokerMaintainsHold—
1 July 2016DA DavidsonInitiatesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

ACU vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 12 Nov 2026, Acme United Corp. returned +94.0% against +12.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ACU vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160180200Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ACUS&P 500

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Estimates

ACU analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.2%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Acme United Corp. (ACU) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
25.5×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.3×

Cheaper than 62% of US stocks

Price / book
2.2×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.5×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
18.2%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
80.5%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Gross margin
42.6%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Operating margin
7.2%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Net margin
5.1%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
9.4%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.2%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.9%

Higher than 70% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Acme United Corp. (ACU) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Acme United Corp. has a market value of $269.2M and an enterprise value of $317.6M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $211.6M. The latest quarter grew 18.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $9.8M, a 4.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.38.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $15.5M.

  • Acme United Corp. spent $2.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 3.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 25.5×; forward P/E: 31.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.91%, paying out 23% of earnings.

  • Acme United Corp. employs 649 people — $326K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ACU vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelHousehold & Personal Products
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ACUAcme United Corp.$269.2M93
NUSNu Skin Enterprises, Inc.$197.2M59
MAGNMagnera Corp.$464.3M73
HNSTThe Honest Co., Inc.$539.9M74
SKINSkinhealth Systems, Inc.$103.9M94
ODDODDITY Tech Ltd.$771.7M17
HELEHelen of Troy Ltd.$865.0M96

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News

Latest ACU news & analysis

Acme United Q3: Great Performance To Continue, But I Will Not Be Chasing For Now

Seeking Alpha · 28 Oct 2026positive

Acme United reported Q3 revenue growth of 18.2% and EPS that beat estimates by $0.14. Gross margin rose to 45.3%, partly due to tariff refunds that are not expected to recur at that level; growth also reflected the My Medic acquisition, e-commerce, and medical products, with First Aid now 70% of the business.

Why it matters — ACU watchers may note both the strong quarterly performance and that tariff refunds contributed to a gross-margin level the source says is unlikely to persist.

Acme United: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

The Motley Fool · 28 Oct 2026positive

Acme United reported Q3 net sales of $58 million, up 18% year over year. The company said closing its Marlborough facility will save over $1 million annually.

Why it matters — The sales growth and expected facility savings provide ACU watchers with updates on revenue and operating costs.

Acme United Corporation (ACU) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 27 Oct 2026neutral

The provided text identifies a Seeking Alpha transcript of Acme United Corporation’s Q3 2026 earnings call but includes no details about the discussion or results.

Why it matters — ACU watchers can note the earnings-call transcript is available, though the excerpt provides no information to assess the company’s performance.

Acme United Corporation. (ACU) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Oct 2026positive

Acme United reported quarterly earnings of $0.80 per share, exceeding the Zacks consensus estimate of $0.71. The headline also says the company surpassed revenue estimates, though the excerpt provides no revenue figures.

Why it matters — ACU watchers may note that reported quarterly earnings exceeded the consensus estimate.

Acme United Reports Third Quarter 2026 Net Sales Increase of 18%

GlobeNewsWire · 27 Oct 2026positive

Acme United reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $58.0 million, up 18% from the same quarter in 2025; excluding My Medic, comparable sales increased 10%. For the first nine months of 2026, sales rose 16% to $173.0 million, with comparable sales up 8% excluding My Medic.

Why it matters — The figures show reported and comparable sales growth across both the quarter and the first nine months of 2026.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ACU stock

What is the ACU stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Acme United Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $70, with estimates ranging from $70 to $70. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ACU stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Acme United Corp., 0 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Acme United Corp. 93 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ACU?

As at 12 Nov 2026, Acme United Corp. ranks 93 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (99 of 100).

Will ACU stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +0.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Acme United Corp. 93 out of 100 as at 12 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ACU stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Acme United Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ACU are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $70 to $70 over the next 12 months.

How has ACU stock performed over the past year?

Acme United Corp. returned +94.0% over the 12 months to 12 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Acme United Corp. do?

Acme United Corporation is a diversified supplier of cutting, measuring, first aid, and sharpening products for school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets. The company serves a broad customer base through brands such as Westcott, Clauss, First Aid Only, PhysiciansCare, Pac-Kit, Spill Magic, Med-Nap, Safety Made, DMT, and My Medic.

What is the latest news on ACU?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 28 Oct 2026): "Acme United Q3: Great Performance To Continue, But I Will Not Be Chasing For Now". Acme United reported Q3 revenue growth of 18.2% and EPS that beat estimates by $0.14. Gross margin rose to 45.3%, partly due to tariff refunds that are not expected to recur at that level; growth also reflected the My Medic acquisition, e-commerce, and medical products, with First Aid now 70% of the business.

Company

About Acme United Corp.

Acme United Corporation is a diversified supplier of cutting, measuring, first aid, and sharpening products for school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets. The company serves a broad customer base through brands such as Westcott, Clauss, First Aid Only, PhysiciansCare, Pac-Kit, Spill Magic, Med-Nap, Safety Made, DMT, and My Medic. Its product lineup includes scissors, shears, knives, rulers, paper trimmers, pencil sharpeners, first aid kits, medical supplies, safety solutions, and emergency response items. Acme United Corporation sells primarily through mass-market retailers, e-commerce channels, industrial distributors, wholesale and stationery distributors, office supply superstores, sporting goods stores, and hardware chains. The company plays a practical role in everyday consumer, workplace, and emergency preparedness categories, making it a recognized participant in the household, office, and industrial supply markets.

CEO Mr. Walter C. Johnsen · 649 employees · United States · https://www.acmeunited.com