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8-K ·Filed Feb 26, 2026

ACU

ACME UNITED CORP
BULLISH
Impact 7/10
Horizonweeks Processed8mo ago SEC0001193125-26-074247
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
Actionable Insight ▲ Bullish

The combination of modest organic growth, strong international performance, and a strategically aligned acquisition suggests potential for margin expansion and revenue acceleration. Traders should monitor integration progress of My Medic and any guidance updates on synergies.

DirectionBullish
Confidencehigh
Horizonweeks
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
ACU ▼ -5.48% at T+60d
LONG call ✗ call lost -5.48% · α vs SPY -13.23% · entry $45.72 → $43.21
Entry = T+0 close
Feb 26, 2026
via day close
T+1d
-1.90%
call -1.90% · α -1.44%
$44.85
settled 8mo ago
T+5d
-5.08%
call -5.08% · α -3.95%
$43.39
settled 8mo ago
T+20d
-3.36%
call -3.36% · α +3.04%
$44.18
settled 7mo ago
T+60d
-5.48%
call -5.48% · α -13.23%
$43.21
settled 5mo ago

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Executive Summary

Acme United Corporation reported a 3% increase in Q4 revenue to $47.5 million and a 12% increase in diluted EPS to $0.46, driven by strong European and Canadian sales. The company also announced the acquisition of My Medic for $18.7 million, expanding its presence in tactical and emergency response products.

Key Financial Metrics

Revenue
$47.5M
+3.4% YoY
EPS
$0.46
Free Cash Flow
$13.6M
Gross Margin
38.2%

Key Facts

  • Q4 2025 revenue was $47.5 million, up 3% YoY from $45.9 million
  • Q4 net income was $1.9 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, up 10% and 12% respectively
  • Full-year 2025 revenue was $196.5 million (+1% YoY), net income $10.2 million (+2% YoY)
  • Acquired My Medic in January 2026 for $18.7 million; target had $19 million in 2025 revenue
  • European sales up 31% in USD (22% in local currency); Canadian sales up 14% in both currencies
  • Bank debt less cash decreased to $18.1 million from $21.5 million; generated $13.6 million in free cash flow

Financial Impact

Revenue increased by $1.6 million annually, with EPS growth outpacing revenue due to operational efficiencies. Acquisition of My Medic adds $19 million in annual revenue.

revenueepsnet incomefree cash flowdebt

Segment Breakdown

SegmentGrowth
U.S.0.0%
Europe+31.0%
Canada+14.0%

Risk Factors

  • Tariff-related uncertainty impacted U.S. school and office product sales
  • Gross margin declined slightly to 38.2% in Q4 from 38.7% in prior year
  • Integration risk associated with My Medic acquisition

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE

Investment Themes

Industrials & Manufacturing

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-074247
Document: acu-20260226.htm0001193125-26-074247
Document: 0001193125-26-074247-index-headers.html0001193125-26-074247
Document: 0001193125-26-074247-index.html0001193125-26-074247
Document: 0001193125-26-074247.txt0001193125-26-074247
13 reports for ACU
Performance horizon
100% Hit rate @ T+1 4 of 4 directional calls Went positive at some point 4 of 4 best @ T+5▲ +5.47%Apr 23, 2026
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Reports for ACU — sortable, filterable
TypeNow
Oct 22, 2026
3d ago
SC 13G/A
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$64.17awaiting T+1—$63.72 (−0.69%)
Oct 19, 2026
7d ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 1/10
$61.17awaiting T+1—$63.72 (+4.18%)
Sep 18, 2026
5w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$61.34 $61.59▲ +0.41%▼ −1.14%$63.72 (+3.88%)
Aug 19, 2026
9w ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 4/10
$61.94 $60.81▲ +1.84%▲ +2.24%$63.72 (−2.88%)
Aug 15, 2026
10w ago
Institutional Cluster
BULLISH ★ 4/10
$61.91 $62.83▲ +1.49%▲ +2.16%$63.72 (+2.93%)
Aug 12, 2026
10w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$60.62 $60.25▼ −0.61%▼ −0.41%$63.72 (+5.13%)
Aug 12, 2026
10w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$60.77 $60.40▼ −0.61%▼ −0.41%$63.72 (+4.86%)
Jul 15, 2026
14w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 1/10
$47.29 $47.52▲ +0.49%▲ +1.03%$63.72 (+34.75%)
Jun 17, 2026
18w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$44.29 $45.38▲ +2.46%▲ +1.68%$63.72 (+43.88%)
Apr 23, 2026
26w ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 7/10
$43.48 $42.41▲ +2.46%▲ +3.25%$63.72 (−46.56%)
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Report published Feb 26, 2026