Overview

* Acme United ( ACU ) Q3 sales rose 2% yr/yr but missed analyst expectations

* Net income for Q3 fell 14% due to higher tax rate

* Company's first aid revenues increased 9% amid strong online and refill sales

Outlook

* Acme United ( ACU ) is experiencing increased promotional activity

* Company continues to manage through tariff-related uncertainties

Result Drivers

* FIRST AID SALES - Strong online and refill sales boosted first aid revenues by 9%

* TARIFF IMPACT - Tariff environment led to reduced sales of Westcott cutting tools and cancellation of retail promotions

* OPERATING INCOME - Operating income increased 3% despite challenges, supported by effective management

Key Details

Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu

s s

Estimate

Q3 Sales Miss $49.06 $50.70

mln mln (2

Analysts

)

Q3 Net $1.9 mln

Income

Q3 Basic $0.50

EPS

Q3 Gross $19.19

Profit mln

Q3 $3 mln

Operatin

g Income

Q3 $2.43

Pretax mln

Profit

Analyst Coverage

* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

* The average consensus recommendation for the medical equipment, supplies & distribution peer group is "buy."

* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Acme United Corp ( ACU ) is $50.50, about 23.9% above its October 20 closing price of $38.45

* The stock recently traded at 17 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 18 three months ago

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