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Acme United Corporation

ACUNYSEAMERICANConsumer StaplesHousehold & Personal Products

$63.58Today:- (-)1Y +65.17%

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Market cap
$263.28M
P/E (TTM)
26.82
Forward P/E
28.47
Dividend yield
1.00%
52-week range
$35.50$64.87
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
40.26K

Acme United (ACU) Cash Flow Statement

In fiscal 2025 (fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025), Acme United generated $18.23M of operating cash flow and spent $10.65M on capital expenditures. That left free cash flow of $7.58M, up 57.0% from $4.83M a year earlier, or 3.9% of revenue. It returned $3.38M to shareholders through $2.34M in dividends and $1.04M in share buybacks.

Acme United Cash Flow Statement Analysis

Values in billions USD

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Cash flow statement showing operating, investing, and financing activities for Acme United Corporation (ACU) - Annual data in billions USD
BreakdownFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021FY 2020FY 2019FY 2018FY 2017
Period endingDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020Dec 2019Dec 2018Dec 2017
Operating Activities
Net Income0.010.010.020.000.010.010.010.000.00
Depreciation & Amortization0.010.010.010.000.000.000.000.000.00
Deferred Income Tax2.220.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Stock Based Compensation0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Change in Working Capital0.00-0.010.01-0.01-0.01-0.010.000.000.00
Change in Accounts Receivable0.000.000.010.00-0.010.000.000.00-0.01
Change in Inventory0.000.000.00-0.010.00-0.010.000.000.00
Change in Accounts Payable0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Change in Other Working Capital0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Other Operating Activities0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.010.01
Net Cash from Operating Activities0.020.010.030.000.010.010.010.000.00
Investing Activities
Capital Expenditures-0.01-0.010.000.00-0.010.000.000.00-0.01
Acquisitions0.00-0.010.00-0.010.00-0.010.000.00-0.01
Sales/Maturities of Investments0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Other Investing Activities10.640.000.000.000.000.000.000.00-11.23
Net Cash from Investing Activities-0.01-0.010.01-0.01-0.01-0.010.000.00-0.01
Financing Activities
Debt Repayment0.000.00-0.040.02-0.010.01-0.010.000.01
Common Stock Issued0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Common Stock Repurchased0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Dividends Paid0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Other Financing Activities0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Net Cash from Financing Activities-0.010.00-0.040.010.000.01-0.01-0.010.01
Summary
Effect of Forex Changes on Cash0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Net Change in Cash0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Cash at Beginning of Period0.010.010.010.000.000.010.000.010.01
Cash at End of Period0.000.010.010.010.000.000.010.000.01
Free Cash Flow0.010.000.020.000.000.000.010.000.00
Supplemental Disclosures
Interest Paid-0.000.000.000.000.00---
Income Taxes Paid-0.000.010.000.000.00---

Source: Company financial statements from annual and quarterly filings. Data as of Jun 30, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions About Acme United Cash Flow

What is Acme United's free cash flow?

Acme United generated free cash flow of $7.58M in fiscal 2025 (fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025), operating cash flow of $18.23M minus $10.65M of capital expenditures. That was up 57.0% from $4.83M a year earlier. Free cash flow equaled 3.9% of revenue.

How much does Acme United spend on capital expenditures?

Acme United spent $10.65M on capital expenditures in fiscal 2025, compared with $7.15M a year earlier. That equals 58.4% of operating cash flow.

Does Acme United pay dividends or buy back shares?

Yes. In fiscal 2025 Acme United returned $2.34M in dividends and $1.04M in share buybacks to shareholders, according to its cash flow statement.

What is free cash flow?

Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital expenditures. It is the cash a company has left for dividends, buybacks, debt repayment or acquisitions after funding its operations and investment. Full definition