ACU

Over the past six months, Acme United Corp. (ACU) stock has experienced several notable events. The Board of Directors approved cash dividends of 16 cents per share, payable on July 23, 2026, and October 22, 2026. Acme United reported strong second-quarter 2026 results on July 23, 2026, with net sales increasing by 16% year-over-year to $62.7 million and diluted EPS of $1.22, both exceeding analyst estimates, which led to an 11.92% surge in shares due to the My Medic acquisition and strong core business performance, with gross margin expanding to 42.6%. There have been significant insider sales, including the President exercising options and selling approximately $754k worth of stock in July 2026, and an Independent Director exercising options and selling approximately $139k worth of stock in August 2026; collectively, company insiders have sold $3.6 million more than they bought in the last 12 months. A new major risk was identified on July 24, 2026, regarding revenue and earnings growth, with earnings forecast to decline by an average of 9.2% per year for the foreseeable future. The stock reached its all-time high of $64.17 on August 30, 2026, and as of September 23, 2026, the stock has risen by 5.79% compared to the previous week, 2.76% over the last month, and 40.88% over the past six months.