Acco Brands Reports Q4 Results, Outlines Cost Reduction Plan

Company sees growth opportunities in technology peripherals through EPOS acquisition

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Acco Brands (NYSE:ACCO) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that management said were in line with its outlook, while outlining a strategy increasingly centered on technology peripherals and a multi-year cost reduction plan. The company's president and CEO, Tom Tedford, and senior vice president of global financial planning and analysis and treasurer, Jagannath 'JB' Bobbili, led the earnings call, discussing segment performance, cash flow, the EPOS acquisition, and the 2026 outlook.

Why it matters

Acco Brands' focus on technology peripherals through the EPOS acquisition and its ongoing cost reduction efforts highlight the company's efforts to adapt to changing market conditions and consumer demands. The results and outlook provide insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the office and school supplies industry.

The details

In the fourth quarter, Acco Brands reported a 4% decrease in sales, with comparable sales down 8%. Gross profit was $144 million, down 7%, and gross margin was 33.6%, down 110 basis points, due to lower volumes, reduced fixed-cost absorption, and unfavorable product mix. The company's Americas segment saw a 5% decline in comparable sales, while the international segment declined 12%. Acco Brands returned $42 million to shareholders in 2025 through dividends and share repurchases. The company expects the EPOS acquisition to contribute about $80 million in revenue in 2026 and generate $15 million in annual cost synergies over the next 12 to 18 months.

  • Acco Brands reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on March 9, 2026.

The players

Tom Tedford

President and CEO of Acco Brands.

Jagannath 'JB' Bobbili

Senior Vice President of Global Financial Planning and Analysis and Treasurer at Acco Brands.

Acco Brands

A global provider of branded office and school supplies, serving consumers, educational institutions, and commercial customers.

EPOS

A company acquired by Acco Brands that strengthens the enterprise computer accessories business with third-party certifications across unified communications platforms and is complementary to Kensington.

Kensington

A brand owned by Acco Brands that offers technology accessories.

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