Sidoti Lowers Q2 Earnings Forecast for Acco Brands

Analysts cite weaker than expected performance for the industrial products company

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:37am

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Acco Brands Corporation (NYSE:ACCO) - Stock analysts at Sidoti have decreased their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the industrial products company. Sidoti analyst G. Burns now expects Acco Brands to post EPS of $0.29 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.32. The consensus estimate for Acco Brands' current full-year earnings is $1.02 per share.

Why it matters

Acco Brands is a major manufacturer of office and school supplies, so its quarterly earnings are closely watched as an indicator of broader consumer and commercial demand. The revised forecast from Sidoti suggests the company may be facing headwinds in the current economic environment.

The details

Sidoti also issued estimates for Acco Brands' Q3 2026 earnings at $0.19 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.37 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $0.79 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.39 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $0.92 EPS. Other analysts have also recently weighed in on Acco Brands, with Weiss Ratings lowering the stock from a 'hold' to a 'sell' rating and Zacks Research cutting its rating from 'hold' to 'strong sell'.

  • Sidoti issued the revised Q2 2026 EPS estimate on Tuesday, March 31st.

The players

Acco Brands Corporation

An industrial products company that manufactures and distributes a wide range of office and school supplies under well-known brand names like ACCO, Swingline, and Five Star.

Sidoti

A stock research and analysis firm that covers Acco Brands and has decreased its Q2 2026 EPS estimate for the company.

G. Burns

The Sidoti analyst who revised the Q2 2026 EPS forecast for Acco Brands.

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What they’re saying

“Sidoti analyst G. Burns now expects that the industrial products company will post earnings per share of $0.29 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.32.”

— G. Burns, Analyst

What’s next

Investors will be closely watching Acco Brands' upcoming Q2 2026 earnings report to see if the company's performance aligns with the lowered forecast from Sidoti.

The takeaway

The revised earnings outlook from Sidoti suggests Acco Brands may be facing some near-term challenges, potentially signaling broader economic headwinds impacting the office and school supplies industry. However, the company's long-term prospects will depend on its ability to navigate the current environment and continue delivering value to customers.