# Acme United Corp (ACU)

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## Company

- Legal name: ACME UNITED CORP
- Ticker: ACU (NYSE)
- SEC CIK: 0000002098
- Industry: Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (SIC 3420)
- Headquarters: Shelton, CT
- Fiscal year ends: December 31
- SEC filer category: Accelerated filer<br>Smaller reporting company
- Website: acmeunited.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acme-united-corporation
- Next earnings date: Jan 31, 2027 (estimated from past 8-K timing)

## Key facts

- Revenue: $196.5M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Mar 11, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526102079/0001193125-26-102079-index.html
- Operating income: $14.7M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Mar 11, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526102079/0001193125-26-102079-index.html
- Net income: $10.2M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Mar 11, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526102079/0001193125-26-102079-index.html
- SG&A: $62.7M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Mar 11, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526102079/0001193125-26-102079-index.html
- Employees: 649 as of Dec 31, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526102079/acu-20251231.htm
- Shares outstanding: 3,833,823 as of Aug 1, 2026 (10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526338211/0001193125-26-338211-index.html
- Auditor: Cbiz Cpas P.C., Hartford, Connecticut, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526102079/acu-20251231.htm

## Business

Acme United Corporation, a Connecticut corporation (together, with its subsidiaries, the "Company"), is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative first aid and medical products and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its principal products sold across all segments are first aid kits and medical products, scissors, shears, knives, and sharpening tools.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526102079/acu-20251231.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $196.5M | $14.7M | $10.2M | $62.7M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $194.5M | $14.1M | $10.0M | $62.2M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $191.5M | $13.2M | $17.8M | $59.0M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $194.0M | $6.3M | $3.0M | $57.3M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $182.1M | $12.8M | $13.7M | $52.0M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/acme-united-corp.json

## Officers and directors

- Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/walter-johnsen-12371017. Source: Form 4 filed Jul 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526328709/0001193125-26-328709-index.htm
- Paul G. Driscoll, Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/paul-driscoll-6307525. Source: Form 4 filed Jul 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526328701/0001193125-26-328701-index.htm
- Brian S. Olschan, President and COO. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/brian-olschan-3877334. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 19, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526356980/0001193125-26-356980-index.htm
- Brian K. Barker, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526102079/acu-20251231.htm
- Paul Conway, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526102079/acu-20251231.htm
- Rex Davidson, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526102079/acu-20251231.htm
- Richmond Y. Holden, Jr., Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526102079/acu-20251231.htm
- Susan H. Murphy, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526102079/acu-20251231.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Oct 27, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526432999/acu-20261027.htm
- Jul 23, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526313374/acu-20260723.htm
- Jul 21, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 1.02, Termination of a material definitive agreement; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526310329/acu-20260721.htm
- Apr 28, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526187237/acu-20260428.htm
- Apr 23, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526172010/acu-20260423.htm
- Feb 26, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526074247/acu-20260226.htm
- Jan 22, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 2.01, Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526019610/acu-20260122.htm
- Oct 21, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312525244419/acu-20251021.htm
- Jul 23, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000095017025097714/acu-20250723.htm
- Jul 1, 2025: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000095017025092258/acu-20250701.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Nov 4, 2026: Brian S. Olschan (President and COO) sold 15,463 shares, about $1.1M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526447372/0001193125-26-447372-index.htm
- Nov 3, 2026: Susan H. Murphy (Director) sold 2,890 shares, about $193,630. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526447399/0001193125-26-447399-index.htm
- Oct 30, 2026: Brian S. Olschan (President and COO) sold 2,444 shares, about $168,853. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526443745/0001193125-26-443745-index.htm
- Oct 9, 2026: Richmond Y. Holden Jr (Director) sold 341 shares, about $21,145. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526428985/0001193125-26-428985-index.htm
- Aug 18, 2026: Brian S. Olschan (President and COO) sold 7,308 shares, about $449,312. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526356980/0001193125-26-356980-index.htm
- Aug 13, 2026: Brian Barker (Director) sold 3,821 shares, about $231,171. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526354152/0001193125-26-354152-index.htm
- Aug 12, 2026: Brian S. Olschan (President and COO) sold 10,909 shares, about $616,449. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526346964/0001193125-26-346964-index.htm
- Aug 10, 2026: Rex Lynn Davidson (Director) sold 3,684 shares, about $208,072. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526344784/0001193125-26-344784-index.htm
- May 28, 2026: Brian S. Olschan (President and COO) sold 4,833 shares, about $202,986. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526248438/0001193125-26-248438-index.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Oct 27, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526432999/acu-20261027.htm
- 10-K filed Mar 11, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526102079/acu-20251231.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526338211/acu-20260630.htm
- DEF 14A filed Mar 27, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2098/000119312526129439/d57325ddef14a.htm

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