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Acme United Corporation

Acme United Corporation (ACU) is currently in an uptrend, trading above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. RSI is at 57.3, with 3/3 trend checks passing.

Price
$47.52
+0.23 (+0.49%)
Day range
$46.51–$47.56
52wk $35.50–$50.00
Volume
3.0K
Avg
Trend score
3/3
Uptrend
RSI (14)
57.3
Neutral
Price above MA50Price above MA200MA50 above MA200
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ACU with MA50 and MA200

48.9445.5842.2238.8635.5008/0110/2701/2304/2007/16
ACU2025-08-012026-07-16
PriceMA50MA200
Technical Indicators

Key levels & signals

MA50
$44.48+6.85% vs price
MA200
$42.18+12.67% vs price
RSI (14)
57.3Neutral zone
MACD Signal
BearishMomentum below signal
Macro Support
$38.76–$40.7714.2% below price · 6 touches
Support Quality
6 touches1.2× zone volume
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Chart Summary
Trend summary for ACU

Acme United Corporation (ACU) is still trading in a constructive trend overall. The latest available price is $47.52, and 3 of 3 core trend checks are currently passing. Price is trading above the 50-day moving average by 6.8% and above the 200-day moving average by 12.7%.

Momentum and stretch context

ACU currently has an RSI reading of 57.3, which leans mildly positive without looking too stretched. In other words, momentum is supportive, but not yet extreme enough to dominate the entire chart read.

What traders may watch next

For traders reviewing ACU next, the key question is whether the trend still looks healthy or whether price has started to outrun itself. A strong uptrend can stay strong, but entries often become more difficult when price is already extended, so many traders will watch for pullbacks, support reactions, or fresh bases rather than chasing strength blindly.

Company profile

About Acme United Corporation

Acme United Corporation is a global supplier specializing in first aid, safety, cutting, sharpening, and measuring tools. Its products cater to a diverse clientele across educational institutions, households, corporate offices, hardware stores, sporting goods outlets, and industrial sectors throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and other international markets. The company's extensive portfolio is distributed under several prominent brands. Westcott offers a broad array of items including scissors, shears, various knives, rulers, pencil sharpeners, paper trimmers, specialized safety cutters, lettering supplies, glue guns, and craft essentials. Cutting implements fall under the Clauss brand. For outdoor and tactical applications, Camillus features fixed-blade and folding knives, sight-cutting devices, and tactical tools. Anglers benefit from Cuda, which provides fishing tools and knives, protective cut- and puncture-resistant gloves, telescopic landing nets, net containment systems, and fishing gaffs. Precision sharpening solutions are supplied by DMT. In the health and safety segment, First Aid Only delivers comprehensive first aid kits and safety provisions. PhysiciansCare offers portable eyewash solutions and a range of over-the-counter medications, including aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. Spill Magic addresses bodily fluid and general spill clean-up requirements. First Aid Central expands the first aid offerings with various kits, refills, and specialized safety supplies like CPR, burn, automotive, and emergency kits. Lastly, Med-Nap provides a selection of sanitary wipes, such as alcohol prep pads, alcohol wipes, benzalkonium chloride wipes, antiseptic wipes, castile soaps, and lens cleaning wipes. Acme United employs a multi-channel distribution strategy, selling directly and through independent manufacturer representatives to a vast network. This includes wholesale, contract, and retail stationery distributors, large office supply stores, school supply channels, industrial distributors, wholesale florists, mass market and e-commerce retailers, and hardware chains. A curated range of its products is also available for purchase on the company's official websites. Founded in 1867 as Acme Shear Company, the corporation was renamed Acme United Corporation in 1971 and is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut.

Share dilution

ACU shares outstanding over time

Tracking total shares outstanding is one way to spot dilution — a rising line means the company has issued more shares (stock-based compensation, secondary offerings, convertible debt), which spreads the same earnings and ownership across more shares. A falling line usually reflects buybacks.

Jun 2019Mar 2026
Shares outstanding (latest)
3.8M
Since Jun 2019
+13.6%
Trend
More shares outstanding
Historical shares-outstanding data from Financial Modeling Prep. ACU28 data points from Jun 2019 to Mar 2026.
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
CEO
Walter C. Johnsen
Employees
649
Market cap
$181.1M
Beta
0.49
52-week range
$35.50 – $50.00
Dividend
Yes · $0.64
Exchange
AMEX
Country
US
IPO date
17 Mar 1980
ISIN
US0048161048
CUSIP
004816104
Company profile data from Financial Modeling Prep. ACU listed on AMEX.
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