Wall Street Zen Downgrades Acco Brands to 'Hold' Rating

Analysts cite concerns over the company's near-term earnings outlook

Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:33am

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Investment research firm Wall Street Zen has downgraded Acco Brands (NYSE:ACCO) from a 'buy' rating to a 'hold' rating in a new research note. The move comes as Wall Street Zen analysts have revised several of their estimates for Acco Brands' upcoming quarters and full-year 2026 performance, citing reduced near-term earnings visibility for the office and school supplies manufacturer.

Why it matters

Acco Brands is a major player in the branded office and school products market, so this downgrade from Wall Street Zen could impact investor sentiment and the company's stock price in the near term. The revised earnings estimates also raise questions about Acco Brands' ability to maintain its recent momentum and growth trajectory.

The details

In their research note, Wall Street Zen analysts cut their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimate for Acco Brands from $0.02 to a loss of $0.05. They also lowered the company's full-year 2026 EPS forecast from $1.06 to $0.85. The analysts cited these downward revisions as the primary reason for the rating downgrade from 'buy' to 'hold'.

  • Wall Street Zen issued the research note and downgrade on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Wall Street Zen

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

Acco Brands Corporation

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

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What’s next

Investors will be closely watching Acco Brands' upcoming Q1 2026 earnings report to see if the company can meet or exceed the lowered expectations set by Wall Street Zen's downgrade.

The takeaway

This downgrade from Wall Street Zen highlights the challenges Acco Brands may face in maintaining its recent growth and profitability, as the research firm cites concerns over the company's near-term earnings outlook. However, the stock could rebound if Acco Brands is able to exceed the revised estimates in its upcoming quarterly report.