ACU — Acme United Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | ACU | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% | 3.02% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 5.25% | 4.46% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 57.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 20 |
| 1Y Total Return | +10.2% | 0.1% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
3.33%
3-Year Growth
4.71%
5-Year Growth
5.25%
10-Year Growth
5.59%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Mar 25, 2026
Next Payment
Apr 15, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Jan 6, 2026
Last Payment
Jan 27, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | $0.1600 | 0.00% |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $0.1600 | 0.00% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.1600 | 0.00% |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.1600 | +6.67% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.1500 | 0.00% |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.1500 | 0.00% |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.1500 | 0.00% |
| Jul 2, 2024 | $0.1500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.1500 | 0.00% |
| Jan 4, 2024 | $0.1500 | +7.14% |
| Oct 3, 2023 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| Jun 30, 2023 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| Jan 5, 2023 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $0.1400 | 0.00% |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $0.1400 | +7.69% |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.1300 | 0.00% |
| Jan 6, 2022 | $0.1300 | 0.00% |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $0.1300 | 0.00% |
| Jul 1, 2021 | $0.1300 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
N/A
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Acme United Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes, Acme United Corporation (ACU) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 1.46%.
What is ACU's dividend yield?
ACU's current dividend yield is 1.46%. The annual dividend is $0.63.
When is ACU's next ex-dividend date?
ACU's next ex-dividend date is Mar 25, 2026.
How many years has Acme United Corporation increased its dividend?
Acme United Corporation has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.