ACU at a glance
ACME UNITED CORP (ACU, SEC CIK 2098) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 11, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 6, 2026, an 8-K current report on July 23, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as August 19, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) reported revenue of $196.5 million (up 1.1% from FY2024) and net income of $10.2 million. Diluted EPS was $2.49.
- As of June 30, 2026, 16 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) shares worth $37.0 million in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by OLSCHAN BRIAN S on August 18, 2026 of 3,308 shares at $61.63 per share.
- In the last 90 days, ACU insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 12 open-market sales ($1.7M) on Form 4, a net sale of $1.7M.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $196.5M
- +1.1% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 12 sells
- Net −$1.7M
- 13F holders
- 16 funds
- $37.0M · +0 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Jul 23, 2026
- Item 2.02
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Q2 revenue $62.716M, up 16% from $53.996M YoY; excluding My Medic, up 8%
- Gross margin 42.6% vs 41.0% YoY; operating income $6.830M vs $6.390M
- Best segment: Europe revenue up 24%; operating income increased $453,000
- Revolver debt increased $10.8M; $22.637M outstanding and $42.363M available at June 30
- Tariff impact expected to lessen through 2026; approximately $10M inventory purchased against conflict-related shortages or price increases
Risk Factors
- No risk-factors section provided in the supplied filing text
- No new, changed, regulatory, operational, competitive, market, or financial risks identifiable
AI summary of the ACU 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q2 fiscal 2026 results released for quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Financial details and management commentary contained in Exhibit 99.1 press release
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q2 sales rose 16% to $62.7M, with 8% comparable growth excluding My Medic, indicating broad-based underlying demand
- Net income increased 6% to $5.1M and diluted EPS 5% to $1.22, despite tariff-related margin pressure
Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- $65 million syndicated facility replaces prior HSBC facility and extends maturity to July 15, 2029
- $28.5 million opening balance used to repay the former facility
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- All seven director nominees elected, with Richmond Y. Holden receiving the highest withheld votes at 430,370
- Shareholders approved the 2022 Employee Stock Option Plan amendment, with 1,951,474 votes for and 925,794 against
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLSCHAN BRIAN S | Sell | Aug 18, 2026 | 3,308 | $61.63 |
| OLSCHAN BRIAN S | Sell | Aug 18, 2026 | 4,000 | $61.36 |
| OLSCHAN BRIAN S | F | Aug 13, 2026 | 12,692 | $60.77 |
| OLSCHAN BRIAN S | M | Aug 13, 2026 | 20,000 | $19.48 |
| BARKER BRIAN | Sell | Aug 13, 2026 | 3,821 | $60.50 |
| BARKER BRIAN | Sell | Aug 13, 2026 | 3,821 | $60.50 |
| OLSCHAN BRIAN S | M | Aug 13, 2026 | 20,000 | $19.48 |
| OLSCHAN BRIAN S | F | Aug 13, 2026 | 12,692 | $60.77 |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $194.5M | $196.5M |
| Gross Profit | - | $76.4M | $77.4M |
| Operating Income | - | $14.1M | $14.7M |
| Net Income | - | $10.0M | $10.2M |
| Gross Margin | - | 39.3% | 39.4% |
| Op. Margin | - | 7.3% | 7.5% |
| Net Margin | - | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $149.2M | $162.2M | $171.0M |
| Equity | $97.9M | $107.0M | $117.6M |
| ROE | - | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $2.45 | $2.49 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $12.0M | $18.2M |
| CapEx | - | $7.1M | $10.7M |
Source: XBRL data in ACME UNITED CORP (ACU)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate ACU share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 16 | $37.0M |
| Q1 2026 | 16 | $33.6M |
| Q4 2025 | 14 | $30.5M |
| Q3 2025 | 14 | $31.0M |
| Q2 2025 | 14 | $30.1M |
| Q1 2025 | 13 | $21.3M |
| Q4 2024 | 10 | $19.6M |
| Q3 2024 | 7 | $15.0M |
- BlackRock+14.1K (+8%)
- Dimensional Fund Advisors+5.6K (+3%)
- Morgan Stanley+4.3K (+67%)
- Vanguard Capital Management LLC+4.1K (+3%)
- Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC+4.0K (+20%)
- Goldman Sachs Group−11.4K (-56%)
- Renaissance Technologies LLC−7.0K (-6%)
- State Street Corp−672 (-2%)
- AQR Capital Management+12.1K
- Citadel Advisors LLC−7.0K
Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 104 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
ACU filing archive
AI analysis pages for each 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K
10-Q quarterly reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Aug 19, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 12, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 12, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 11, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Aug 6, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 27, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Jul 23, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Jul 21, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | May 29, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 29, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 22, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 15, 2026 | - | - | |
| 10-Q | May 6, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Apr 28, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
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ACU SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are ACU insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 12 open-market sales worth $1.7 million by 3 insiders on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold ACU stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($8.6 million), Dimensional Fund Advisors ($8.5 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($6.9 million), Renaissance Technologies LLC ($5.2 million), State Street Corp ($2.0 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was ACU's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) reported revenue of $196.5 million (up 1.1% from FY2024) and net income of $10.2 million. Diluted EPS was $2.49. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What did ACU report in its latest 8-K?
ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) filed an 8-K on July 23, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition). Q2 fiscal 2026 results released for quarter ended June 30, 2026.
What are the latest ACU SEC filings?
ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 11, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 6, 2026, an 8-K current report on July 23, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on August 19, 2026.
What is ACU's SEC CIK number?
ACME UNITED CORP (ACU)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 2098. EDGAR lists every ACU filing under that number.
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