Acme United (ACU) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $61.96, +0.94% vs the prior close of $61.38.
- Volume 33.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
ACU rises 0.9% to $61.96. Closed at $61.96, +0.94% vs the prior close of $61.38. Day range $60.29–$62.31, opened at $61.65.
ACU daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — ACU rises 0.9% to $61.96
- Closed at $61.96, +0.94% vs the prior close of $61.38. Day range $60.29–$62.31, opened at $61.65.
- Volume was 33.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 40.29K.
- Price is +0.3% vs its 50-day average ($61.75) and +26.3% vs its 200-day average ($49.05).
- 52-week range $35.50–$64.87; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 4.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — ACU dips 1.6% to $61.38
- Closed at $61.38, -1.59% vs the prior close of $62.37. Day range $60.84–$62.48, opened at $62.11.
- Volume was 39.70K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 40.85K.
- Price is -0.4% vs its 50-day average ($61.62) and +25.4% vs its 200-day average ($48.94).
- 52-week range $35.50–$64.87; today's close sits at 88% of that range, 5.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ACU ends flat (-0.2%) to $62.37
- Closed at $62.37, -0.21% vs the prior close of $62.50. Day range $61.29–$62.46, opened at $61.93.
- Volume was 17.80K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 40.86K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +1.4% vs its 50-day average ($61.51) and +27.7% vs its 200-day average ($48.84).
- 52-week range $35.50–$64.87; today's close sits at 91% of that range, 3.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — ACU rises 0.6% to $62.50
- Closed at $62.50, +0.56% vs the prior close of $62.15. Day range $61.50–$62.50, opened at $62.06.
- Volume was 19.90K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 40.74K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +1.8% vs its 50-day average ($61.41) and +28.2% vs its 200-day average ($48.73).
- 52-week range $35.50–$64.87; today's close sits at 92% of that range, 3.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — ACU rises 0.3% to $62.15
- Closed at $62.15, +0.34% vs the prior close of $61.94. Day range $61.81–$62.91, opened at $61.91.
- Volume was 23.60K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 41.31K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +1.4% vs its 50-day average ($61.30) and +27.8% vs its 200-day average ($48.63).
- 52-week range $35.50–$64.87; today's close sits at 91% of that range, 4.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — ACU ends flat (-0.1%) to $61.94, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $61.94, -0.06% vs the prior close of $61.98. Day range $61.35–$62.91, opened at $62.29.
- Volume was 51.20K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 41.44K.
- Price is +1.2% vs its 50-day average ($61.18) and +27.6% vs its 200-day average ($48.53).
- 52-week range $35.50–$64.87; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 4.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — ACU dips 1.8% to $61.98
- Closed at $61.98, -1.82% vs the prior close of $63.13. Day range $61.62–$63.39, opened at $62.94.
- Volume was 28.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 41.81K.
- Price is +1.4% vs its 50-day average ($61.14) and +28.0% vs its 200-day average ($48.43).
- 52-week range $35.50–$64.87; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 4.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — ACU dips 0.9% to $63.13
- Closed at $63.13, -0.89% vs the prior close of $63.70. Day range $62.75–$63.95, opened at $63.77.
- Volume was 21.00K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 42.48K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +3.3% vs its 50-day average ($61.09) and +30.6% vs its 200-day average ($48.33).
- 52-week range $35.50–$64.87; today's close sits at 94% of that range, 2.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — ACU rises 0.3% to $63.70
- Closed at $63.70, +0.31% vs the prior close of $63.50. Day range $62.63–$64.12, opened at $63.83.
- Volume was 38.30K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 42.87K.
- Price is +4.5% vs its 50-day average ($60.97) and +32.1% vs its 200-day average ($48.23).
- 52-week range $35.50–$64.87; today's close sits at 96% of that range, 1.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — ACU rises 0.6% to $63.50
- Closed at $63.50, +0.55% vs the prior close of $63.15. Day range $61.86–$63.77, opened at $63.46.
- Volume was 35.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 42.83K.
- Price is +4.5% vs its 50-day average ($60.77) and +32.0% vs its 200-day average ($48.12).
- 52-week range $35.50–$64.87; today's close sits at 95% of that range, 2.1% below the 52-week high.
ACU latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about ACU in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form S-8 — Employee share plan registration
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Aug 19, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Olschan Brian S sold 3,308 shares at $61.63 (≈$203.87K) on Aug 18, 2026
- Olschan Brian S sold 4,000 shares at $61.36 (≈$245.44K) on Aug 18, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 17, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Barker Brian sold 3,821 shares at $60.50 (≈$231.17K) on Aug 13, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 12, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 12, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Olschan Brian S sold 339 shares at $58.39 (≈$19.79K) on Aug 12, 2026
- Olschan Brian S sold 159 shares at $57.99 (≈$9.22K) on Aug 11, 2026
- Olschan Brian S sold 5,304 shares at $57.07 (≈$302.70K) on Aug 10, 2026
- Olschan Brian S sold 125 shares at $55.72 (≈$6.96K) on Aug 7, 2026
- Olschan Brian S sold 4,000 shares at $55.51 (≈$222.04K) on Aug 5, 2026
- Olschan Brian S sold 981 shares at $56.75 (≈$55.67K) on Aug 4, 2026
- …plus 1 more transaction lines in the filing.
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $62.72M (prior year $54.00M) (+16.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $5.05M (prior year $4.75M) (+6.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.22 (prior year $1.16) (+5.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 23, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 21, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 1.02 — Ended a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Things to know before you trade ACU
- Last results release: Jul 23, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 23, 2026, Feb 26, 2026, Oct 21, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 22, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.82% (largest 2.7%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 36.70K shares (≈$2.27M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $61.96 vs a range of $35.50–$64.87 (90% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Oct 2, 2026 ($0.16/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 12 sales; latest: Brian S Olschan sold 3,308 shares on Aug 18, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Jul 23, 2026; 8-K Jul 21, 2026.
- Share count: 3.83M shares outstanding (Aug 1, 2026), +0.9% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware.
ACU market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 61.65 | 62.31 | 60.29 | 61.96 | 33.00K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 62.11 | 62.48 | 60.84 | 61.38 | 39.70K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 61.93 | 62.46 | 61.29 | 62.37 | 17.80K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 62.06 | 62.50 | 61.50 | 62.50 | 19.90K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 61.91 | 62.91 | 61.81 | 62.15 | 23.60K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 62.29 | 62.91 | 61.35 | 61.94 | 51.20K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 62.94 | 63.39 | 61.62 | 61.98 | 28.70K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 63.77 | 63.95 | 62.75 | 63.13 | 21.00K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 63.83 | 64.12 | 62.63 | 63.70 | 38.30K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 63.46 | 63.77 | 61.86 | 63.50 | 35.00K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 63.38 | 63.75 | 62.33 | 63.15 | 20.40K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 63.98 | 63.98 | 62.60 | 63.42 | 32.50K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 63.21 | 64.87 | 62.55 | 63.72 | 38.60K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 62.65 | 64.18 | 62.56 | 63.76 | 73.40K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 62.60 | 63.18 | 62.35 | 62.75 | 25.40K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 62.89 | 63.44 | 62.60 | 63.31 | 26.70K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 63.06 | 63.06 | 62.06 | 62.76 | 45.00K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 62.00 | 63.67 | 62.00 | 63.39 | 52.00K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 61.56 | 62.04 | 61.35 | 61.75 | 24.80K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 61.51 | 62.73 | 60.50 | 61.50 | 87.00K |
About Acme United
Acme United (ACU) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware”. Its business address is in SHELTON, CT. State of incorporation: CT. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 2098.
ACU board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Barker | Director | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Paul J Conway | Director | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Rex Lynn Davidson | Director | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Richmond Y Jr Holden | Director | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Walter C Johnsen | Chairman and CEO | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Susan H Murphy | Director | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Brian S Olschan | President and COO | Aug 19, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Paul G Driscoll | Chief Financial Officer | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Walter C Johnsen | Chairman and CEO | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Brian S Olschan | President and COO | Aug 19, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Brian S Olschan | Sale | 3,308 | $61.63 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Brian S Olschan | Sale | 4,000 | $61.36 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Brian Barker | Sale | 3,821 | $60.50 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Brian S Olschan | Sale | 339 | $58.39 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Brian S Olschan | Sale | 159 | $57.99 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Brian S Olschan | Sale | 5,304 | $57.07 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Rex Lynn Davidson | Sale | 3,684 | $56.48 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Brian S Olschan | Sale | 125 | $55.72 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Brian S Olschan | Sale | 4,000 | $55.51 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Brian S Olschan | Sale | 981 | $56.75 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Brian S Olschan | Sale | 1 | $58.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | Brian S Olschan | Sale | 4,833 | $42.00 |
ACU financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $196.54M | $10.18M | 2.49 | $18.23M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $194.49M | $10.02M | 2.45 | $11.98M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $191.50M | $17.79M | 4.86 | $28.90M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $193.96M | $3.03M | 0.82 | $2.89M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $182.09M | $13.66M | 3.45 | $5.14M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $200.65M, total liabilities $79.34M, cash $5.04M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ACU earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $52.45 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $43.48 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $45.88 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $37.75 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $43.44 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $41.38 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.09 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $41.20 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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