Key Highlights

  • Acme United's $0.16 quarterly Dividend has an October 2, 2026 ex-dividend date and is payable October 22 to shareholders of record.
  • Second-quarter net sales were $62.716 million versus $53.996 million, and Net Income was $5.1 million, or $1.22 per diluted share.
  • Gross Margin was 42.6% in the second quarter versus 41.0% a year earlier, and 41.3% for the first six months.
  • Excluding My Medic, acquired January 15, 2026, comparable second-quarter sales rose 8% and comparable six-month sales rose 7%.

Overview

Acme United Corporation's (NYSE American:ACU) $0.16 quarterly dividend yields 1.00% and sits beside second-quarter diluted EPS of $1.22 and six-month diluted EPS of $1.46. The Board declared the dividend on September 18, 2026, the same $0.16 declared in March and June. The company increased its quarterly dividend 7 percent to $0.16 in June 2025.

Dividend Program and Shareholder Returns

Acme United's Board declared a Cash Dividend of $0.16 per share on September 18, 2026. It is payable October 22 to stockholders of record at the close of Business on October 2, which is also the ex-dividend date.

The same $0.16 was declared on December 16, 2025 for payment January 27, 2026, on March 12, 2026 for payment April 15, and on June 17, 2026 for payment July 23.

About the Company

Acme United Corporation supplies safety solutions and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its brands include First Aid Only, Westcott, Clauss, DMT, Spill Magic and My Medic. The company is based in Shelton, Connecticut, and has operations in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.

Financial Performance Behind the Payout

Acme United reported second-quarter net sales of $62.716 million, up 16% from $53.996 million. Net income was $5.1 million, or $1.22 per diluted share, compared with $4.8 million, or $1.16.

For the first six months, net sales were $115.017 million versus $99.954 million. Net income was $6.0 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, compared with $6.4 million, or $1.57. The company said the six-month decline was caused primarily by its first-quarter results.

Gross margin was 42.6% in the second quarter versus 41.0%, and 41.3% for six months versus 40.1%. The company attributed both increases mostly to the favorable mix from higher-margin direct-to-consumer My Medic products. European net sales rose 24% in U.S. dollars and 19% in local currency.

My Medic and a New Credit Facility Beside the Dividend

Acme United acquired the Assets of My Medic on January 15, 2026. The business sells tactical, trauma and emergency response products directly to consumers. The company said second-quarter My Medic sales were approximately $4.3 million, with breakeven operations, and that the business's seasonal nature produced minimal Earnings impact in the second quarter and first half.

In July 2026, Acme United entered a new $65 million credit facility that matures in 2029. The dividend is declared separately each quarter by the Board.

Outlook

Acme United's second-quarter release reports comparable sales excluding My Medic of 8% for the quarter and 7% for six months. Gross margin, the seasonal pattern of My Medic earnings and European sales growth are the measures the company highlighted for the period.