Acco Brands Price Target Cut by Analysts

Barrington Research lowers price target on industrial products company

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:07pm

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Investment firm Barrington Research has lowered its price target on shares of Acco Brands (NYSE:ACCO) from $6.00 to $5.00, while maintaining an "outperform" rating on the stock. The analysts cited weaker near-term profitability expectations for the industrial products company.

Why it matters

Acco Brands is a major provider of branded office and school supplies, so the analysts' downgrade reflects broader concerns about the company's ability to maintain earnings growth in the current economic environment. The stock's valuation and future performance will be closely watched by investors.

The details

In a research report, Barrington Research said it lowered Acco Brands' price target from $6.00 to $5.00, though it kept an "outperform" rating on the shares. The analysts cited weaker-than-expected Q1 2026 earnings guidance and downward revisions to full-year 2026 profit estimates as reasons for the target price cut.

  • Barrington Research issued the updated research report on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Acco Brands

A global provider of branded office and school supplies, headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois.

Barrington Research

An investment research firm that covers Acco Brands and other industrial products companies.

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The takeaway

Acco Brands' stock price and earnings potential will be closely watched by investors as the company navigates a challenging economic environment for its office and school supply products. The analysts' downgrade highlights the need for the company to demonstrate its ability to maintain profitability and growth.