ACME UNITED CORP ACU 72.91
Consumer Defensive · NYSE · Data as of 2026-10-02
ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) has delivered +6.0% annualized revenue growth, +10.7% earnings growth, and +6.5% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #202 of 1968 stocks overall and #14 of 82 in the Consumer Defensive sector by Steady Score.
About ACME UNITED CORP
Company Overview
Acme United supplies first-aid, medical and cutting products for schools, homes, offices, industrial sites and outdoor use. Its portfolio includes first-aid kits and refills, trauma and emergency products, scissors, shears, knives and sharpeners. Mass merchants, e-commerce retailers, office and school distributors, industrial suppliers, sporting- goods stores and hardware chains sell or use the products in North America and Europe.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from sales of branded and private-label products to retail and distribution customers. Acme develops products, sources many components through Asian operations and manages manufacturing or assembly for selected lines. Repeat purchases of medical supplies and replacement cutting products complement new kit and tool sales. Retailer orders, shelf placement, e-commerce demand, sourcing costs and freight affect results.
Key Facts & Market Position
The business joins two practical categories: first-aid readiness and cutting tools. Brands such as First Aid Only, PhysiciansCare, Westcott and Clauss address different users while sharing retail and sourcing capabilities. Customer concentration among large merchants and dependence on global suppliers create risk, while regulated medical products require quality and compliance controls.