Acme United Corp.
- ACU ยท NYSE
- Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware
- Shelton, CT
- 649 employees
- CIK 0000002098
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Walter C. Johnsen Chairman and CEO 4, 2026-07-31
- Paul G. Driscoll Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-07-31
- Brian S. Olschan President and COO 4, 2026-08-19
Acme United Corp is a U.S. public company in cutlery, handtools & general hardware (SIC 3420), headquartered in Shelton, CT. It trades as ACU on NYSE. Revenue was $197M in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +1.1% from the year before. It reported about 649 employees. Walter C. Johnsen is Chairman and CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $197M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $194M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $192M 10-K, 2025-03-06 | $194M 10-K, 2024-03-07 | $182M 10-K, 2023-03-10 |
| Operating income | $14.7M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $14.1M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $13.2M 10-K, 2025-03-06 | $6.3M 10-K, 2024-03-07 | $12.8M 10-K, 2023-03-10 |
| SG&A | $62.7M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $62.2M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $59.0M 10-K, 2025-03-06 | $57.3M 10-K, 2024-03-07 | $52.0M 10-K, 2023-03-10 |
| Net income | $10.2M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $10.0M 10-K, 2026-03-11 | $17.8M 10-K, 2025-03-06 | $3.0M 10-K, 2024-03-07 | $13.7M 10-K, 2023-03-10 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Walter C. Johnsen Chairman and CEO at Acme United Corporation | Chairman and CEO | 4, 2026-07-31 |
| Paul G. Driscoll CFO at Acme United Corporation | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-07-31 |
| Brian S. Olschan | President and COO | 4, 2026-08-19 |
| Brian K. Barker | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-11 |
| Paul Conway | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-11 |
| Rex Davidson | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-11 |
| Richmond Y. Holden, Jr. | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-11 |
| Susan H. Murphy | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-11 |
What Acme United Corp does
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.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 3.8 million (as of August 1, 2026) | 10-Q, August 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $138M (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, March 11, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 3 (period ending June 30, 2026) | 10-Q, August 6, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting April 27, 2026 (filed March 27, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 27, 2026 |
| Auditor | CBIZ CPAs P.C. (Hartford, Connecticut) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2026 | Brian S. Olschan President and COO | Sale | 15,463 | $1.1M | Form 4, November 4, 2026 |
| November 3, 2026 | Susan H. Murphy Director | Sale | 2,890 | $194K | Form 4, November 4, 2026 |
| October 30, 2026 | Brian S. Olschan President and COO | Sale | 2,444 | $169K | Form 4, November 2, 2026 |
| October 9, 2026 | Richmond Y. Holden Jr Director | Sale | 341 | $21K | Form 4, October 22, 2026 |
| August 18, 2026 | Brian S. Olschan President and COO | Sale | 7,308 | $449K | Form 4, August 19, 2026 |
| August 13, 2026 | Brian Barker Director | Sale | 3,821 | $231K | Form 4, August 17, 2026 |
| August 12, 2026 | Brian S. Olschan President and COO | Sale | 10,909 | $616K | Form 4, August 12, 2026 |
| August 10, 2026 | Rex Lynn Davidson Director | Sale | 3,684 | $208K | Form 4, August 11, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-27
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-23
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-21
- 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
- 8-K filed 2026-04-28
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-04-23
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-02-26
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-01-22
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.01 Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets
- 8-K filed 2025-10-21
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-07-23
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-07-01
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
Frequently asked questions about Acme United Corp
- What does Acme United Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "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."
- What is Acme United Corp's revenue?
- $197M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed March 11, 2026.
- Is Acme United Corp profitable?
- Acme United Corp reported net income of $10.2M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Acme United Corp have?
- About 649 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Acme United Corp?
- Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO, as named in a 4 filed July 31, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Acme United Corp?
- Paul G. Driscoll, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed July 31, 2026.
- Where is Acme United Corp headquartered?
- Shelton, CT.
- What is Acme United Corp's stock ticker?
- ACU on NYSE.
- What industry is Acme United Corp in?
- Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware, SIC code 3420.
- What is Acme United Corp's website?
- acmeunited.com.
- When does Acme United Corp report earnings next?
- January 31, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Acme United Corp a public company?
- Yes. Acme United Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000002098 and trades as ACU.
- Who audits Acme United Corp?
- CBIZ CPAs P.C., Hartford, Connecticut, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Acme United Corp are outstanding?
- 3.8 million shares as of August 1, 2026, from its 10-Q filed August 6, 2026.
- What is Acme United Corp's public float?
- $138M as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed March 11, 2026.
- How many business segments does Acme United Corp report?
- 3 reportable segments for the period ending June 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed August 6, 2026.
- When is Acme United Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- April 27, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 27, 2026.
- Have Acme United Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since May 28, 2026, officers and directors reported 9 open-market sales worth about $3.2M and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Brian S. Olschan (President and COO) sold 15,463 shares on November 4, 2026.