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

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$64
+0.55% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Acme United Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $58 — -8.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 99 of 100 as at 2 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$242.1M
Ticker Nerd rank
99 / 100
Median analyst target
$58
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
+1.2%
1M
−0.5%
YTD
+59.2%
1Y
+59.2%
From 52W high
−0.5%
From 52W low
+80.8%
$35
$64
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 2 Oct 2026
99 / 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
98
Revisions
93
Value
90
Momentum
88
Quality
85
Growth
78
Size
65
Accruals
57
Issuance
35

Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (35): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen 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 $58Median $58Low $58

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 $58Median $58High $58

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −8.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
1 July 2016DA DavidsonInitiatesBuy$26

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

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ACU appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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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 2 Oct 2026, Acme United Corp. returned +59.2% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ACU vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ACUS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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 movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+87.2%
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
26.5×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.1×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / book
2.0×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.7×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
16.1%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
6.3%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Gross margin
42.6%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Operating margin
10.9%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Net margin
4.6%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.4%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.9%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.0%

Higher than 22% 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 $242.1M and an enterprise value of $275.5M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $211.6M. The latest quarter grew 16.1% 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: 26.5×; forward P/E: 28.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.01%, paying out 27% 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 2 Oct 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.$242.1M
99
NUSNu Skin Enterprises, Inc.$226.7M
65
MAGNMagnera Corp.$415.5M
47
WALDWaldencast plc$115.0M
61
HNSTThe Honest Co., Inc.$580.4M
86
HELEHelen of Troy Ltd.$621.9M
76
SKINSkinhealth Systems, Inc.$80.5M
78

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News

Latest ACU news & analysis

Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging Acme United (ACU) This Year?

Zacks Investment Research · 30 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a piece comparing the year-to-date performance of Acme United Corporation (ACU) and ASICS Corporation Unsponsored ADR (ASCCY) against their consumer discretionary sector. The article examines how the two companies have fared relative to their peers so far this year.

Why it matters — This matters to Acme United watchers because it provides a sector-context comparison of the company's year-to-date stock performance against a peer and its broader consumer discretionary industry.

Acme United Corporation Board Approves Cash Dividend

GlobeNewsWire · 18 Sept 2026positive

Acme United Corporation's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 16 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on October 22, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 2, 2026.

Why it matters — A declared cash dividend signals the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders, which is relevant for income-focused ACU watchers.

Acme United to Present at the Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference

GlobeNewsWire · 16 Sept 2026neutral

Acme United Corporation announced that Chairman and CEO Walter Johnsen will present at the Sidoti Small-Cap Conference, to be held virtually on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Why it matters — The conference presentation gives Acme United exposure to investors and an opportunity to communicate its business outlook to the small-cap investment community.

Is Acme United (ACU) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year?

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research compares the year-to-date performance of Acme United Corporation (ACU) and ASICS Corporation Unsponsored ADR (ASCCY) against their consumer discretionary sector. The article examines how each company has fared relative to its peers so far this year.

Why it matters — An ACU watcher would care because this comparison shows how the company's stock is performing against its sector and a competitor over the current year.

BC3 Technologies Announces First Retail Availability of SEAL Hemostatic Wound Spray at Army & Air Force Exchange Service Locations

GlobeNewsWire · 10 Sept 2026positive

BC3 Technologies announced the first retail availability of its SEAL Hemostatic Wound Spray at 77 Army & Air Force Exchange Service locations across the U.S. and overseas, distributed through Acme United Corporation.

Why it matters — This marks a retail expansion for a product Acme United distributes, providing the company with a new sales channel through military exchange locations.

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 $58, with estimates ranging from $58 to $58. 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. 99 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ACU?

As at 2 Oct 2026, Acme United Corp. ranks 99 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 (98 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 -8.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Acme United Corp. 99 out of 100 as at 2 Oct 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: $58 to $58 over the next 12 months.

How has ACU stock performed over the past year?

Acme United Corp. returned +59.2% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 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 (Zacks Investment Research, 30 Sept 2026): "Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging Acme United (ACU) This Year?". Zacks Investment Research published a piece comparing the year-to-date performance of Acme United Corporation (ACU) and ASICS Corporation Unsponsored ADR (ASCCY) against their consumer discretionary sector. The article examines how the two companies have fared relative to their peers so far this year.

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