Acme United Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.16

The ex-dividend date is set for March 25, 2026.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 11:11pm

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Acme United Co. (NYSE:ACU), a diversified manufacturer and marketer of cutting, measuring and safety products, announced a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The dividend will be paid on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 25, 2026.

Why it matters

Acme United has a long history of paying consistent dividends, having raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.1% per year over the last three years and increased it every year for the past 20 years. The company's dividend payout ratio of 37.9% indicates its dividend is well-covered by earnings.

The details

The quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date, which is the last day for investors to purchase the stock and receive the upcoming dividend, is set for March 25, 2026.

  • Acme United announced the quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
  • The dividend will be paid on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is set for Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

The players

Acme United Co.

A diversified manufacturer and marketer of cutting, measuring and safety products designed for consumer, professional and industrial end markets.

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What’s next

Investors who wish to receive the upcoming dividend must purchase Acme United shares before the ex-dividend date of March 25, 2026.

The takeaway

Acme United's consistent dividend payments and history of annual increases demonstrate the company's financial stability and commitment to rewarding shareholders, which could make it an attractive investment option for income-oriented investors.