ACU Acme United Corporation — dividend yield, history & ex-dividend dates
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.
Dividend Snapshot
Key Metrics
Current Yield
1.05%
The annual dividend as a percentage of the share price. A 3% yield is about $3 of dividends a year for every $100 invested at today's price.Annualized Dividend
$0.6400
The most recent payment scaled to a full year by how often it's paid. A $0.25 quarterly dividend annualizes to $1.00.Frequency
Q Quarterly
How often the dividend is paid: Q = quarterly (4x a year), M = monthly, S = semi-annual, A = annual.Rank Score
58.6
Our 0-100 house score blending yield, payout safety, growth and momentum. Higher means a stronger profile on those factors in our model — a research score, not advice or a recommendation to buy.RSI (14)
52
Relative Strength Index (0-100), a price-momentum gauge. Above 70 is often called 'overbought', below 30 'oversold'. A technical signal, not a dividend metric.52-Week Range
$35.50 – $63.82
The lowest and highest price over the past year — shows where today's price sits in its recent range.Payout Ratio
23.01%
The share of GAAP earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earns. It shows n/a for BDCs, REITs and funds, which pay out of cash flow / net investment income rather than GAAP earnings, so this ratio doesn't apply.Years Paying
36
How many years of payments we have on record. This can understate very long histories where our data doesn't reach far enough back.Price / Book
1.30
Price-to-book ratio: share price divided by book value per share. A rough valuation gauge, most useful for asset-heavy sectors like REITs, banks and insurers.S.A.F.E. Dividend Read
Quote & Key Data
Dividend Growth
Yield vs Its Own History
Across 232 daily observations over the past 15 months, ACU's current yield is higher than approximately 8% of them. Our stored price history for ACU covers the past 15 months; 3- and 5-year averages are not yet computable from it and are deliberately not shown.
Adjusted Price History
Dividend History
Dividend Payment History
Ex-dividend calendar →| Amount | Type | Declared | Ex-Date | Record | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.1600 Q | Regular | Jun 17, 2026 | Jul 02, 2026 | Jul 02, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| $0.1600 I | Regular | Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| $0.1600 Q | Regular | Dec 16, 2025 | Jan 06, 2026 | Jan 06, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| $0.1600 Q | Regular | Sep 19, 2025 | Oct 03, 2025 | Oct 03, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| $0.1600 Q | Regular | Jun 18, 2025 | Jul 03, 2025 | Jul 03, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| $0.1500 I | Regular | Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| $0.1500 Q | Regular | Dec 16, 2024 | Jan 06, 2025 | Jan 06, 2025 | Jan 27, 2025 |
| $0.1500 Q | Regular | Sep 20, 2024 | Oct 04, 2024 | Oct 04, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| $0.1500 Q | Regular | Jun 13, 2024 | Jul 02, 2024 | Jul 02, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 |
| $0.1500 Q | Regular | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | Apr 19, 2024 |
| $0.1500 Q | Regular | Dec 13, 2023 | Jan 04, 2024 | Jan 05, 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 |
| $0.1400 Q | Regular | Sep 20, 2023 | Oct 03, 2023 | Oct 04, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 |
| $0.1400 Q | Regular | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jul 03, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 |
| $0.1400 Q | Regular | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Apr 21, 2023 |
| $0.1400 Q | Regular | Dec 16, 2022 | Jan 05, 2023 | Jan 06, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| $0.1400 Q | Regular | Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 03, 2022 | Oct 24, 2022 |
| $0.1400 Q | Regular | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jul 01, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 |
| $0.1300 Q | Regular | Mar 18, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Apr 01, 2022 | Apr 22, 2022 |
| $0.1300 Q | Regular | Dec 17, 2021 | Jan 06, 2022 | Jan 07, 2022 | Jan 28, 2022 |
| $0.1300 Q | Regular | Sep 09, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Oct 01, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 |
| $0.1300 Q | Regular | Jun 16, 2021 | Jul 01, 2021 | Jul 02, 2021 | Jul 23, 2021 |
| $0.1300 Q | Regular | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Apr 01, 2021 | Apr 22, 2021 |
| $0.1300 Q | Regular | Dec 15, 2020 | Jan 07, 2021 | Jan 08, 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 |
| $0.1200 Q | Regular | Sep 17, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Oct 01, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 |
| $0.1200 Q | Regular | Jun 17, 2020 | Jul 01, 2020 | Jul 02, 2020 | Jul 23, 2020 |
| $0.1200 Q | Regular | Mar 26, 2020 | Apr 03, 2020 | Apr 06, 2020 | Apr 27, 2020 |
| $0.1200 Q | Regular | Dec 18, 2019 | Jan 07, 2020 | Jan 08, 2020 | Jan 29, 2020 |
| $0.1200 Q | Regular | Sep 16, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Oct 01, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 |
| $0.1200 Q | Regular | Jun 19, 2019 | Jul 01, 2019 | Jul 02, 2019 | Jul 23, 2019 |
| $0.1200 Q | Regular | Mar 21, 2019 | Apr 01, 2019 | Apr 02, 2019 | Apr 23, 2019 |
| $0.1200 Q | Regular | Nov 14, 2018 | Jan 07, 2019 | Jan 08, 2019 | Jan 29, 2019 |
| $0.1100 Q | Regular | Sep 18, 2018 | Oct 01, 2018 | Oct 02, 2018 | Oct 23, 2018 |
| $0.1100 Q | Regular | Jun 18, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | Jul 02, 2018 | Jul 23, 2018 |
| $0.1100 Q | Regular | Mar 20, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | Apr 02, 2018 | Apr 23, 2018 |
| $0.1100 Q | Regular | Dec 19, 2017 | Jan 05, 2018 | Jan 08, 2018 | Jan 29, 2018 |
| $0.1100 Q | Regular | Sep 19, 2017 | Oct 02, 2017 | Oct 03, 2017 | Oct 24, 2017 |
| $0.1100 Q | Regular | Jul 10, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Jul 20, 2017 | Aug 03, 2017 |
| $0.1000 Q | Regular | Mar 20, 2017 | Mar 30, 2017 | Apr 03, 2017 | Apr 24, 2017 |
| $0.1000 Q | Regular | Dec 20, 2016 | Jan 04, 2017 | Jan 06, 2017 | Jan 27, 2017 |
| $0.1000 Q | Regular | Sep 20, 2016 | Sep 29, 2016 | Oct 03, 2016 | Oct 24, 2016 |
| $0.1000 Q | Regular | Jun 17, 2016 | Jun 29, 2016 | Jul 01, 2016 | Jul 22, 2016 |
| $0.1000 Q | Regular | Mar 18, 2016 | Mar 30, 2016 | Apr 01, 2016 | Apr 22, 2016 |
| $0.1000 Q | Regular | Nov 17, 2015 | Jan 05, 2016 | Jan 07, 2016 | Jan 28, 2016 |
| $0.0900 Q | Regular | Sep 08, 2015 | Sep 29, 2015 | Oct 01, 2015 | Oct 22, 2015 |
| $0.0900 Q | Regular | Jun 19, 2015 | Jun 29, 2015 | Jul 01, 2015 | Jul 22, 2015 |
| $0.0900 Q | Regular | Mar 20, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Apr 02, 2015 | Apr 24, 2015 |
| $0.0900 Q | Regular | Dec 22, 2014 | Jan 06, 2015 | Jan 08, 2015 | Jan 29, 2015 |
| $0.0900 Q | Regular | Jul 31, 2014 | Sep 29, 2014 | Oct 01, 2014 | Oct 16, 2014 |
| $0.0800 Q | Regular | Jun 20, 2014 | Jun 27, 2014 | Jul 01, 2014 | Jul 22, 2014 |
| $0.0800 Q | Regular | Mar 25, 2014 | Apr 01, 2014 | Apr 03, 2014 | Apr 25, 2014 |
| $0.0800 Q | Regular | Dec 20, 2013 | Jan 06, 2014 | Jan 08, 2014 | Jan 29, 2014 |
| $0.0800 Q | Regular | Sep 16, 2013 | Sep 27, 2013 | Oct 01, 2013 | Oct 23, 2013 |
| $0.0800 Q | Regular | Jun 05, 2013 | Jun 13, 2013 | Jun 17, 2013 | Jul 03, 2013 |
| $0.0700 Q | Regular | Mar 22, 2013 | Apr 02, 2013 | Apr 04, 2013 | Apr 25, 2013 |
| $0.0700 Q | Regular | Nov 19, 2012 | Dec 05, 2012 | Dec 07, 2012 | Dec 28, 2012 |
| $0.0700 Q | Regular | Sep 19, 2012 | Sep 27, 2012 | Oct 01, 2012 | Oct 23, 2012 |
| $0.0700 Q | Regular | Jun 22, 2012 | Jun 28, 2012 | Jul 02, 2012 | Jul 23, 2012 |
| $0.0700 Q | Regular | Mar 26, 2012 | Apr 02, 2012 | Apr 04, 2012 | Apr 25, 2012 |
| $0.0700 Q | Regular | Dec 22, 2011 | Jan 05, 2012 | Jan 09, 2012 | Jan 30, 2012 |
| $0.0700 Q | Regular | Aug 12, 2011 | Sep 29, 2011 | Oct 03, 2011 | Oct 24, 2011 |
| $0.0600 Q | Regular | Jun 27, 2011 | Jun 30, 2011 | Jul 05, 2011 | Jul 25, 2011 |
| $0.0600 Q | Regular | Mar 25, 2011 | Apr 04, 2011 | Apr 06, 2011 | Apr 27, 2011 |
| $0.0600 Q | Regular | Dec 23, 2010 | Jan 05, 2011 | Jan 07, 2011 | Jan 27, 2011 |
| $0.0600 Q | Regular | Aug 05, 2010 | Sep 29, 2010 | Oct 01, 2010 | Oct 21, 2010 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | Jun 29, 2010 | Jun 29, 2010 | Jul 01, 2010 | Jul 26, 2010 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | Mar 29, 2010 | Mar 31, 2010 | Apr 05, 2010 | Apr 26, 2010 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | Dec 23, 2009 | Jan 06, 2010 | Jan 08, 2010 | Jan 29, 2010 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | Oct 07, 2009 | Oct 16, 2009 | Oct 20, 2009 | Nov 10, 2009 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | Jun 25, 2009 | Jul 01, 2009 | Jul 06, 2009 | Jul 28, 2009 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | Mar 26, 2009 | Apr 01, 2009 | Apr 03, 2009 | Apr 24, 2009 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | Dec 22, 2008 | Jan 06, 2009 | Jan 08, 2009 | Jan 29, 2009 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | Oct 07, 2008 | Oct 16, 2008 | Oct 20, 2008 | Nov 10, 2008 |
| $0.0400 Q | Regular | Jun 27, 2008 | Jul 01, 2008 | Jul 03, 2008 | Jul 28, 2008 |
| $0.0400 Q | Regular | Mar 26, 2008 | Apr 02, 2008 | Apr 04, 2008 | Apr 25, 2008 |
| $0.0400 Q | Regular | Dec 27, 2007 | Jan 04, 2008 | Jan 08, 2008 | Jan 29, 2008 |
| $0.0400 Q | Regular | Oct 03, 2007 | Oct 10, 2007 | Oct 12, 2007 | Oct 26, 2007 |
| $0.0400 Q | Regular | Jun 28, 2007 | Jul 03, 2007 | Jul 06, 2007 | Jul 27, 2007 |
| $0.0400 Q | Regular | Mar 02, 2007 | Apr 03, 2007 | Apr 06, 2007 | Apr 27, 2007 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Dec 28, 2006 | Jan 04, 2007 | Jan 08, 2007 | Jan 29, 2007 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Oct 03, 2006 | Oct 11, 2006 | Oct 13, 2006 | Nov 03, 2006 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Jun 28, 2006 | Jul 05, 2006 | Jul 07, 2006 | Jul 28, 2006 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Mar 29, 2006 | Apr 05, 2006 | Apr 07, 2006 | Apr 28, 2006 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Dec 30, 2005 | Jan 06, 2006 | Jan 10, 2006 | Jan 30, 2006 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Sep 21, 2005 | Oct 05, 2005 | Oct 10, 2005 | Oct 28, 2005 |
| $0.0300 Q | Regular | Jun 28, 2005 | Jul 06, 2005 | Jul 08, 2005 | Jul 29, 2005 |
| $0.0200 Q | Regular | Mar 29, 2005 | Apr 06, 2005 | Apr 08, 2005 | Apr 29, 2005 |
| $0.0200 Q | Regular | Dec 29, 2004 | Jan 06, 2005 | Jan 10, 2005 | Jan 30, 2005 |
| $0.0200 Q | Regular | Sep 29, 2004 | Oct 06, 2004 | Oct 09, 2004 | Oct 29, 2004 |
| $0.0200 Q | Regular | Jun 28, 2004 | Jul 06, 2004 | Jul 08, 2004 | Jul 29, 2004 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | - | Feb 08, 1993 | Feb 15, 1993 | Mar 05, 1993 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | - | Nov 09, 1992 | Nov 16, 1992 | Dec 04, 1992 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | - | Aug 10, 1992 | Aug 14, 1992 | Sep 04, 1992 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | - | May 04, 1992 | May 08, 1992 | Jun 05, 1992 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | - | Feb 04, 1992 | Feb 10, 1992 | Mar 05, 1992 |
| $0.0500 Q | Regular | - | Nov 04, 1991 | Nov 08, 1991 | Dec 05, 1991 |
| $0.0400 Q | Regular | - | Aug 05, 1991 | Aug 09, 1991 | Sep 05, 1991 |
| $0.0400 Q | Regular | - | May 06, 1991 | May 10, 1991 | Jun 05, 1991 |
| $0.0400 Q | Regular | - | Feb 04, 1991 | Feb 08, 1991 | Mar 05, 1991 |
| $0.0600 Q | Regular | Oct 31, 1990 | Nov 05, 1990 | Nov 09, 1990 | Dec 05, 1990 |
| $0.0600 Q | Regular | Jul 26, 1990 | Aug 06, 1990 | Aug 10, 1990 | Sep 05, 1990 |
| $0.0400 Q | Regular | Apr 24, 1990 | May 09, 1990 | May 15, 1990 | Jun 11, 1990 |
Peer Comparison
Selected Household & Personal Products dividend payers we cover, strongest DividendRank first — for context, not a recommendation.
| Ticker | Name | Yield | 5-Yr Growth | Streak | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPHCF | Rohto Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. | 2.16% | 36.3% | 5 yrs | 66 |
| KMB | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | 5.22% | 3.3% | 20 yrs | 58 |
| KCDMF | Kimberly-Clark de México, S. A. B. de C. V. | 5.45% | 8.4% | 0 yrs | 57 |
| PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | 3.00% | 6.0% | 42 yrs | 56 |
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ACU dividend — frequently asked questions
Does Acme United Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes. Acme United Corporation (ACU) currently pays a dividend. The annualized dividend is about $0.64 per share, a yield of approximately 1.05%.
What is Acme United Corporation's dividend yield?
Acme United Corporation's dividend yield is approximately 1.05%, based on the most recent regular payment annualized against the current share price. Yields move as the share price changes.
How often does Acme United Corporation pay dividends?
Acme United Corporation pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.
How long has Acme United Corporation paid dividends?
Acme United Corporation has 36 years of dividend payments on record, and has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.
Data updated Sep 13, 2026. This research page is generated from Dividendly's structured market and dividend dataset using the approach described on our methodology and data sources pages. Data is automatically validated using defined rules and may also be periodically reviewed. Research only, not investment advice. Spotted a data error? Report it.