Acme United Corp is a supplier of first aid and medical products and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets... Show more
Acme United Corporation is a leading supplier of cutting devices, measuring tools, first aid kits, and sharpening products to school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets across the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. Its core business model focuses on branded products like Westcott scissors, Clauss shears, DMT sharpeners, First Aid Only kits, and PhysiciansCare under a diversified portfolio. Operating in the consumer defensive sector, Acme United holds a competitive edge through innovation in safety products and a strong distribution network. These fundamentals, particularly robust demand for first aid amid health awareness trends, have underpinned recent stock price resilience and modest gains.
Over the last 30 days, ACU stock advanced from a closing price of about $43.00 to around $44.81, marking a +4% gain. The movement was steady with low volatility, featuring a peak near $46 in mid-March before stabilizing around $44-$45 amid moderate trading volumes of 10,000-30,000 shares daily.
For the past quarter, shares climbed roughly +5% from approximately $42.85, exhibiting range-bound behavior between $39.90 lows and $47 highs. This trend-driven uptick reflected broader market positioning, with YTD gains of 12% outperforming some peers.
The modest 30-day uptick was propelled by lingering positivity from Q4 2025 earnings released February 26, showing a 12% EPS rise to $0.46 (beating estimates) on $47.5 million in sales, nearly flat year-over-year but with record annual figures. Company-specific catalysts included the January 15 acquisition of My Medic assets for $18.7 million, expanding first aid offerings and market reach. A March 12 cash dividend approval of $0.16 per share (up 7%) signaled financial health, enhancing shareholder sentiment. Analyst notes highlighted ACU's undervaluation and strength versus consumer discretionary stocks, while sector tailwinds in safety products supported the steady climb.
The quarterly +5% advance stemmed from sustained narratives around operational strength and growth initiatives. Q4 earnings underscored full-year record sales of $196.5 million (up 1%) and net income of $10.2 million, fueled by first aid segment expansion amid health-conscious demand. Macro factors like stable consumer spending in defensives offset broader market volatility. Acquisitions such as My Medic and a Tennessee facility bolstered competitive positioning and supply chain efficiency. Institutional interest grew with low beta (0.68), while repeated dividends reinforced investor behavior. Cumulative impacts from earnings beats and M&A positioned ACU favorably in its niche.
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Investors should monitor upcoming Q1 2026 earnings for integration progress from recent acquisitions and first aid sales trends. Industry shifts in consumer defensives, including back-to-school demand for cutting tools, could influence performance. Macro conditions like inflation and interest rates may impact hardware and office segments. Strategic developments, such as Tennessee facility ramp-up and new product launches, alongside dividend sustainability, are key. Risks include supply chain disruptions or softer consumer spending, while catalysts like analyst upgrades or further M&A could sway sentiment.
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ACU's Aroon Indicator triggered a bullish signal on June 22, 2026. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor detected that the AroonUp green line is above 70 while the AroonDown red line is below 30. When the up indicator moves above 70 and the down indicator remains below 30, it is a sign that the stock could be setting up for a bullish move. Traders may want to buy the stock or look to buy calls options. A.I.dvisor looked at 132 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator showed a similar pattern. In of the 132 cases, the stock moved higher in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on May 18, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on ACU as a result. In of 112 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for ACU just turned positive on May 18, 2026. Looking at past instances where ACU's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 61 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
ACU moved above its 50-day moving average on June 04, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for ACU crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on June 10, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 21 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ACU advanced for three days, in of 237 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 10-day RSI Indicator for ACU moved out of overbought territory on June 15, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 20 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 20 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 67 cases where ACU's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ACU declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
ACU broke above its upper Bollinger Band on June 10, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.471) is normal, around the industry mean (27.027). P/E Ratio (19.427) is within average values for comparable stocks, (56.263). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (2.781). ACU has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.014) as compared to the industry average of (0.036). P/S Ratio (0.913) is also within normal values, averaging (2.268).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. ACU’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. ACU’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 95, placing this stock better than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a supplier of cutting devices, measuring and safety products to the school, home, office, hardware and industrial markets
Industry HouseholdPersonalCare