Acme United Corp (ACU) — SEC Filings
Acme United Corp (ACU) — 31 SEC filings. Latest: 8-K (Apr 23, 2026). Includes 14 8-K, 6 10-Q, 4 SC 13G/A.
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Overview
Acme United Corp (ACU) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 10-Q filed on Nov 6, 2025: ACME UNITED CORP reported a slight increase in net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2025, reaching $49.063 million, up from $48.166 million in the prior year, a 1.86% increase. However, net income for the quarter decreased to $1.903 million from $2.226 million, a 14.51% decline, primar
Sentiment Summary
Across 31 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 2 bearish, 28 neutral, 1 mixed. The dominant filing sentiment for Acme United Corp is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
Acme United Corp (ACU) has filed 14 8-K, 6 10-Q, 2 DEF 14A, 2 10-K, 4 SC 13G/A, 2 SC 13G, 1 8-K/A with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Apr 2026.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (31)
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of ACU's 25 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 7 as medium-risk, and 18 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Financial Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $49.063M |
| Net Income | $1.903M |
| Cash Position | $5.146M |
Industry Context
ACME UNITED CORP operates in markets that include first aid/medical supplies and cutting tools. The first aid and medical segment shows growth, suggesting resilience or increasing demand in healthcare-related products. Conversely, the cutting and sharpening segment experienced a decline, potentially reflecting broader economic trends or increased competition in consumer/industrial goods.
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Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Net Sales (Q3 2025) | $49.063M | Increased from $48.166M in Q3 2024, a 1.86% rise. |
| Net Income (Q3 2025) | $1.903M | Decreased from $2.226M in Q3 2024, a 14.51% decline. |
| Income Tax Expense (Q3 2025) | $536K | Significantly increased from $182K in Q3 2024. |
| Capital Expenditures (9M 2025) | $9.753M | Increased from $5.452M in 9M 2024, indicating higher investment. |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents (Sep 30, 2025) | $5.146M | Decreased from $6.399M at Dec 31, 2024. |
| First Aid and Medical Sales (Q3 2025) | $33.319M | Increased from $30.557M in Q3 2024. |
| Cutting and Sharpening Sales (Q3 2025) | $15.744M | Decreased from $17.609M in Q3 2024. |
| Revolving Credit Facility | $65M | Maturity extended to May 31, 2027. |
| Q2 2025 Revenue | $40.2M | Decreased 4.7% from Q2 2024 |
| Q2 2025 Net Income | $1.5M | Decreased 40% from Q2 2024 |
| Q2 2025 Gross Margin | 36.5% | Increased from 36.0% in Q2 2024 |
| YTD 2025 Revenue | $78.5M | Decreased 3.7% from YTD 2024 |
| YTD 2025 Net Income | $2.3M | Decreased 30.4% from YTD 2024 |
| Revolving Credit Facility Outstanding | $45.0M | As of June 30, 2025 |
| SEC File Number | 001-07698 | Identifies the company's filing history with the SEC. |
Forward-Looking Statements
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for Acme United Corp (ACU)?
Acme United Corp has 31 recent SEC filings from Jan 2024 to Apr 2026, including 14 8-K, 6 10-Q, 4 SC 13G/A. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of ACU filings?
Across 31 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 2 bearish, 28 neutral, 1 mixed. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
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What are the key financial highlights for Acme United Corp?
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Who are the key executives at Acme United Corp?
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What are the main risk factors for Acme United Corp stock?
Of ACU's 25 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 7 medium-risk, and 18 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Acme United Corp?
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