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ACME UNITED CORP
Financials through Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Aug 6, 2026
$61.17−0.35 (-0.57%)
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $253.30M
- P/E (TTM)
- 25.7
- Dividend yield
- 1.03%
Ownership
Institutional holdings as of Jun 30, 2026, from 13F filings
Held by institutions
73.6%
3M of 4M shares
Institutional holders
82
14 new, 3 sold out
Net institutional buying
0M
In Q2 2026
Insider trades, 12 months
0 buys · 12 sales
Net sold $1.71M
Shares held by institutions
Holders of more than 5%
Latest Schedule 13D (active) or 13G (passive) filed by each holder
| Holder | Shares | % of class | Filing | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Capital Management Corporation | 500,967 | 13.20% | 13G (passive) amendment | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Mink Brook Capital GP LLC | 359,932 | 9.50% | 13G (passive) amendment | Mar 31, 2025 |
| North Star Investment Management Corporation | 252,624 | 6.64% | 13G (passive) amendment | Dec 31, 2025 |
Top institutional holders
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
| Holder | Shares | % of ACU | Value | Change | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Management Corp /Va | 474,147 | 12.37% | $22.63M | −26,820 | 3.40% |
| Mink Brook Asset Management LLC | 380,643 | 9.93% | $18.16M | – | 8.02% |
| North Star Investment Management Corp. | 247,653 | 6.46% | $11.82M | −4,986 | 0.64% |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 179,760 | 4.69% | $8.58M | +14,070 | 0.00% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 177,131 | 4.62% | $8.45M | +5,554 | 0.00% |
| Royce & Associates LP | 146,403 | 3.82% | $6.99M | – | 0.06% |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 145,118 | 3.79% | $6.93M | +4,126 | 0.00% |
| Renaissance Technologies LLC | 109,607 | 2.86% | $5.23M | −6,951 | 0.01% |
| Bard Associates Inc | 108,195 | 2.82% | $5.16M | −1,214 | 1.15% |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 83,814 | 2.19% | $4.00M | +6,913 | 0.00% |
| Acadian Asset Management LLC | 77,935 | 2.03% | $3.71K | +13,392 | 0.00% |
| Mork Capital Management, LLC | 70,000 | 1.83% | $3.34M | – | 2.14% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 45,677 | 1.19% | $2.18M | −146 | 0.00% |
| State Street Corp | 41,585 | 1.08% | $1.98M | −672 | 0.00% |
| Nantahala Capital Management, LLC | 40,854 | 1.07% | $1.95M | +20,427 | 0.03% |
| Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc | 34,092 | 0.89% | $1.63M | +15,178 | 0.01% |
| Brown Brothers Harriman & Co | 33,370 | 0.87% | $1.59M | – | 0.01% |
| Envestnet Asset Management Inc | 32,676 | 0.85% | $1.56M | +1,717 | 0.00% |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp | 31,613 | 0.82% | $1.51M | +1,144 | 0.00% |
| Northern Trust Corp | 26,419 | 0.69% | $1.26M | +2,004 | 0.00% |
Institutional buying and selling by quarter
Positions opened, added to, reduced and closed by 13F filers
| Quarter | Holders | Shares held | % of shares | New / added | Reduced / closed | Shares bought | Shares sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 82 | 3M | 73.6% | 14 / 32 | 21 / 3 | 0M | 0M |
| Q1 2026 | 72 | 3M | 72.6% | 14 / 22 | 22 / 6 | 0M | 0M |
| Q4 2025 | 66 | 3M | 72.8% | 5 / 16 | 31 / 6 | 0M | 0M |
| Q3 2025 | 68 | 3M | 73.4% | 10 / 22 | 22 / 6 | 0M | 0M |
| Q2 2025 | 65 | 3M | 74.7% | 19 / 21 | 15 / 9 | 0M | 0M |
| Q1 2025 | 55 | 3M | 68.7% | 7 / 14 | 22 / 6 | 0M | 0M |
| Q4 2024 | 54 | 3M | 67.7% | 6 / 17 | 19 / 3 | 0M | 0M |
| Q3 2024 | 51 | 2M | 60.6% | 10 / 16 | 19 / 5 | 0M | 0M |
| Q2 2024 | 47 | 2M | 62.6% | 8 / 19 | 14 / 12 | 0M | 0M |
| Q1 2024 | 52 | 2M | 59.5% | 11 / 19 | 17 / 8 | 0M | 0M |
| Q4 2023 | 49 | 2M | 59.2% | 16 / 10 | 13 / 1 | 0M | 0M |
| Q3 2023 | 34 | 2M | 56.5% | 5 / 14 | 4 / 2 | 0M | 0M |
Top mutual fund and ETF holders
Latest monthly portfolio reports (Form N-PORT)
| Fund | Shares | % of ACU | Value | % of fund | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund | 106,602 | 2.78% | $5.09M | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| North Star Micro Cap Fund | 81,000 | 2.11% | $3.42M | 1.86% | May 31, 2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 79,003 | 2.06% | $3.77M | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| North Star Opportunity Fund | 62,800 | 1.64% | $2.65M | 1.79% | May 31, 2026 |
| Royce Micro-Cap Fund | 60,998 | 1.59% | $2.91M | 0.68% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 37,646 | 0.98% | $2.14M | 0.01% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF | 37,411 | 0.98% | $1.58M | 0.01% | May 31, 2026 |
| Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund | 37,004 | 0.97% | $1.77M | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio | 30,908 | 0.81% | $1.76M | 0.01% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 30,676 | 0.80% | $1.74M | 0.01% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 30,444 | 0.79% | $1.45M | 0.01% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| U.S. Micro Cap Portfolio | 24,616 | 0.64% | $1.40M | 0.02% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 19,587 | 0.51% | $934.69K | 0.04% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Royce Capital Fund - Micro-Cap Portfolio | 19,360 | 0.50% | $923.86K | 0.66% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund | 17,169 | 0.45% | $724.53K | 0.00% | May 31, 2026 |
Officers, directors and major owners
People who filed Forms 3, 4 or 5 in the last two years
| Name | Role | Shares owned | % of shares | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian S. Olschan | President and COO, Director | 44,480 | 1.16% | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Walter C. Johnsen | Chairman and CEO, Director, 10% owner | 344,999 | 9.00% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Paul G. Driscoll | Chief Financial Officer | 55,098 | 1.44% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Brian Barker | Director | 0 | – | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Rex Lynn Davidson | Director | 0 | – | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Paul J. Conway | Director | – | – | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Richmond Y. Holden Jr | Director | 18,456 | 0.48% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Susan H. Murphy | Director | 5,967 | 0.16% | Jul 31, 2026 |
Insider trades
Common stock transactions reported on Form 4, newest first
| Insider | Date | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Shares after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Aug 18, 2026 | Sale | −4,000 | $61.36 | $245.44K | 44,480 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Aug 18, 2026 | Sale | −3,308 | $61.63 | $203.87K | 41,172 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Aug 13, 2026 | Option exercise | +20,000 | $19.48 | $389.60K | 61,172 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Aug 13, 2026 | Tax withholding | −12,692 | $60.77 | $771.29K | 48,480 |
| Brian Barker Director | Aug 13, 2026 | Sale | −3,821 | $60.50 | $231.17K | 0 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Aug 12, 2026 | Sale | −339 | $58.39 | $19.79K | 41,172 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Aug 11, 2026 | Sale | −159 | $57.99 | $9.22K | 41,511 |
| Brian Barker Director | Aug 11, 2026 | Option exercise | +4,000 | $21.20 | $84.80K | 5,300 |
| Brian Barker Director | Aug 11, 2026 | Tax withholding | −1,479 | $57.35 | $84.82K | 3,821 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Aug 10, 2026 | Sale | −5,304 | $57.07 | $302.70K | 41,670 |
| Rex Lynn Davidson Director | Aug 10, 2026 | Sale | −3,684 | $56.48 | $208.07K | 0 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Aug 7, 2026 | Sale | −125 | $55.72 | $6.97K | 46,974 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Aug 5, 2026 | Sale | −4,000 | $55.51 | $222.04K | 47,099 |
| Rex Lynn Davidson Director | Aug 5, 2026 | Option exercise | +5,000 | $28.20 | $141.00K | 6,228 |
| Rex Lynn Davidson Director | Aug 5, 2026 | Tax withholding | −2,544 | $55.43 | $141.01K | 3,684 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Aug 4, 2026 | Sale | −981 | $56.75 | $55.67K | 51,099 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Aug 3, 2026 | Sale | −1 | $58.00 | $58 | 52,080 |
| Walter C. Johnsen Chairman and CEO, Director, 10% owner | Jul 29, 2026 | Option exercise | +30,000 | $23.99 | $719.70K | 344,999 |
| Walter C. Johnsen Chairman and CEO, Director, 10% owner | Jul 29, 2026 | Tax withholding | −20,361 | $59.90 | $1.22M | 324,638 |
| Paul G. Driscoll Chief Financial Officer | Jul 29, 2026 | Tax withholding | −10,300 | $59.90 | $616.97K | 55,098 |
| Paul G. Driscoll Chief Financial Officer | Jul 29, 2026 | Option exercise | +15,000 | $24.92 | $373.80K | 65,398 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Jul 24, 2026 | Tax withholding | −24,091 | $53.94 | $1.30M | 52,081 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Jul 24, 2026 | Option exercise | +35,000 | $22.66 | $793.10K | 76,172 |
| Richmond Y. Holden Jr Director | Jul 24, 2026 | Tax withholding | −788 | $52.45 | $41.33K | 17,256 |
| Richmond Y. Holden Jr Director | Jul 24, 2026 | Option exercise | +1,900 | $21.75 | $41.33K | 18,044 |
| Richmond Y. Holden Jr Director | Jul 24, 2026 | Tax withholding | −606 | $52.45 | $31.78K | 16,144 |
| Richmond Y. Holden Jr Director | Jul 24, 2026 | Option exercise | +1,500 | $21.20 | $31.80K | 16,750 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | May 28, 2026 | Sale | −4,833 | $42.00 | $202.99K | 41,172 |
| Walter C. Johnsen Chairman and CEO, Director, 10% owner | May 27, 2026 | Gift | −5,834 | $42.23 | $246.37K | 314,999 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | May 21, 2026 | Tax withholding | −15,204 | $43.21 | $656.96K | 46,005 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | May 21, 2026 | Option exercise | +20,000 | $24.92 | $498.40K | 61,209 |
| Walter C. Johnsen Chairman and CEO, Director, 10% owner | May 13, 2026 | Option exercise | +30,000 | $23.99 | $719.70K | 344,999 |
| Walter C. Johnsen Chairman and CEO, Director, 10% owner | May 13, 2026 | Tax withholding | −24,166 | $40.53 | $979.45K | 320,833 |
| Susan H. Murphy Director | Mar 3, 2026 | Gift | −1,200 | $44.08 | $52.90K | 5,967 |
| Walter C. Johnsen Chairman and CEO, Director, 10% owner | Feb 27, 2026 | Option exercise | +30,000 | $21.49 | $644.70K | 344,999 |
| Walter C. Johnsen Chairman and CEO, Director, 10% owner | Feb 27, 2026 | Returned to company | −30,000 | $45.88 | $1.38M | 314,999 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Feb 27, 2026 | Option exercise | +15,000 | $24.92 | $373.80K | 56,209 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Feb 27, 2026 | Returned to company | −15,000 | $45.88 | $688.20K | 41,209 |
| Paul G. Driscoll Chief Financial Officer | Feb 27, 2026 | Returned to company | −15,000 | $45.88 | $688.20K | 50,398 |
| Paul G. Driscoll Chief Financial Officer | Feb 27, 2026 | Option exercise | +15,000 | $21.49 | $322.35K | 65,398 |
| Richmond Y. Holden Jr Director | Sep 5, 2025 | Returned to company | −2,500 | $44.36 | $110.90K | 15,250 |
| Richmond Y. Holden Jr Director | Sep 5, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,500 | $21.20 | $53.00K | 17,750 |
| Richmond Y. Holden Jr Director | Aug 13, 2025 | Returned to company | −2,500 | $44.58 | $111.45K | 15,250 |
| Richmond Y. Holden Jr Director | Aug 13, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,500 | $22.66 | $56.65K | 17,750 |
| Susan H. Murphy Director | Jul 29, 2025 | Gift | −120 | $42.61 | $5.11K | 7,167 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Jun 3, 2025 | Sale | −1,001 | $40.01 | $40.05K | 41,209 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Jun 2, 2025 | Sale | −809 | $39.95 | $32.32K | 42,210 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | May 20, 2025 | Sale | −306 | $39.90 | $12.21K | 43,019 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | May 19, 2025 | Sale | −690 | $39.90 | $27.53K | 43,325 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | May 16, 2025 | Sale | −5,000 | $39.95 | $199.75K | 44,015 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | May 15, 2025 | Sale | −2,285 | $39.95 | $91.29K | 49,015 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Apr 28, 2025 | Sale | −138 | $41.12 | $5.67K | 51,300 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Apr 18, 2025 | Tax withholding | −34,665 | $41.38 | $1.43M | 51,438 |
| Brian S. Olschan President and COO, Director | Apr 18, 2025 | Option exercise | +45,000 | $23.99 | $1.08M | 86,103 |
| Susan H. Murphy Director | Feb 28, 2025 | Option exercise | +5,000 | $19.23 | $96.15K | 12,287 |
| Susan H. Murphy Director | Feb 28, 2025 | Returned to company | −5,000 | $39.09 | $195.45K | 7,287 |
| Walter C. Johnsen Chairman and CEO, Director, 10% owner | Feb 28, 2025 | Option exercise | +15,000 | $21.49 | $322.35K | 329,999 |
| Walter C. Johnsen Chairman and CEO, Director, 10% owner | Feb 28, 2025 | Returned to company | −15,000 | $39.09 | $586.35K | 314,999 |
| Rex Lynn Davidson Director | Feb 28, 2025 | Returned to company | −5,000 | $39.09 | $195.45K | 1,228 |
| Rex Lynn Davidson Director | Feb 28, 2025 | Option exercise | +5,000 | $19.23 | $96.15K | 6,228 |
Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are shown alongside open-market buys and sales. Each name links to the filing on SEC EDGAR.
Planned insider sales
Notices of proposed sale filed on Form 144 before shares are sold
| Seller | Filed | Shares | Market value | Planned sale | Acquired through |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian S. Olschan Officer | Aug 17, 2026 | 7,308 | $453.10K | Aug 17, 2026 | Stock Award |
| Davidson Rex Director | Aug 10, 2026 | 3,684 | $207.86K | Aug 10, 2026 | Stock Grants |
| Brian S. Olschan Policy-Making Officer | Aug 3, 2026 | 10,909 | $620.29K | Jul 31, 2026 | Stock Award |
| Brian S. Olschan Policy-Making Officer | May 26, 2026 | 4,833 | $203.61K | May 22, 2026 | Stock Award |
| Brian S. Olschan Officer | Apr 28, 2025 | 10,335 | $422.60K | Apr 28, 2025 | Stock Award |
| Paul G. Driscoll Officer | Dec 3, 2024 | 1,000 | $44.18K | Dec 3, 2024 | Stock Option Exercise |
| Paul G. Driscoll Officer | Nov 29, 2024 | 2,000 | $89.58K | Nov 29, 2024 | Stock Option Exercise |
| Brian S. Olschan Officer | Jul 26, 2024 | 3,149 | $123.69K | Jul 26, 2024 | Stock Award |
| Brian S. Olschan Officer | Apr 23, 2024 | 35,000 | $1.63M | Apr 23, 2024 | Stock Options |
| Rex Lynn Davidson Director | Nov 22, 2023 | 5,000 | $186.15K | Nov 22, 2023 | Stock Option Exercise |
| Brian S. Olschan Officer | Nov 2, 2023 | 30,000 | $1.04M | Nov 2, 2023 | Stock Option Excercise |
| Brian S. Olschan Officer | Jul 24, 2023 | 11,000 | $286.77K | Jul 24, 2023 | Stock Option Exercise |
| Brian S. Olschan Officer | Apr 25, 2023 | 29,261 | $731.53K | Apr 25, 2023 | Stock Award |