Acme United (ACU)
Sells first-aid systems and cutting and sharpening products across consumer and workplace channels.
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Sells first-aid and safety products, scissors, cutting tools and sharpeners under brands such as First Aid Only, Westcott and Clauss through retail, distributor and direct channels. Repeat demand comes from refills and replacement components, within a portfolio expanded through acquisitions.
Supplies first-aid and safety systems alongside scissors, cutting tools and sharpening products under brands including First Aid Only, PhysiciansCare, Westcott, Clauss and DMT. Revenue comes from physical-product sales through retailers, distributors and direct websites; refills and replacement components support repeat purchases.
Sources most products outside the United States, primarily in Asia, while assembling first-aid kits and operating some manufacturing in the United States and Canada. Product development, marketing, sales, manufacturing and distribution operate in the United States, Canada and Germany, while Hong Kong and China handle sourcing, product development, production planning, quality control and sales.
Competes on innovation, quality, price, merchandising, design, engineering, delivery and support. Most product markets have low entry barriers, and first-aid and medical products face FDA and Health Canada oversight.
Company facts
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EPSReportedEstimate
RevenueReportedEstimate
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $5.0M · Total debt $38.5M · Total assets $200.6M · Shareholders' equity $121.3M
- Revenue
- $62.7M
- Operating income
- $6.8M
- Net income
- $5.1M
HistoryDividendAnnual yieldUpcoming
| Institutions | 73.77% | 2.83M shares | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 holders · as of Jun 30, 2026 | |||
| Insiders | 1.07% | 41.2K shares | |
| 1 holder · as of Aug 19, 2026 | |||
| Other | 25.16% | 964.5K shares | |
| remainder | |||
3.83M company shares as of Sep 23, 2026 · institutions as of Jun 30, 2026 · holders as of their latest filing
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Stake | Shares | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
The Capital Management CorporationInstitution | 13.07% | 500,967 | filed Apr 2, 2026 |
Capital Management Corp /VAInstitution | 12.37% | 474,147 | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
The Capital Management Corporation Tax id 54-1048352 CRD 112242Institution | 12.13% | 465,179 | filed Feb 23, 2022 |
Mink Brook Asset Management LLCInstitution | 9.93% | 380,643 | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
Walleye Capital LLCInstitution | 9.28% | 355,951 | filed Feb 14, 2024 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Brian S. Olschan | director, officer: President and COO | −7,308 | $61.48 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Brian Barker | director | −3,821 | $60.50 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Brian S. Olschan | director, officer: President and COO | −339 | $58.39 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Brian S. Olschan | director, officer: President and COO | −159 | $57.99 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Brian S. Olschan | director, officer: President and COO | −5,304 | $57.07 |
