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ACU Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

ACU's dividend history, current yield (1.5%), dividend growth rate (4.6%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Office Services & Supplies).

Yield 12m 1.50%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.60
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.56%
Overall Dividend Rating 49.34%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.99%
Payout Ratio 24.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 64.1%
Total Return 12m: 20.25%
Total Return 5y: 102.67%
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Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ACCO 340 M 7.23% 5.52%
PBI 1,883 M 2.47% 10.9%
SCS 1,173 M 3.48% 4.02%
HNI 2,240 M 2.71% 5.08%
MLKN 1,146 M 3.56% 3.26%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
MSA 6,629 M 3.18% 94.5%
HNI 2,240 M 1.43% 98.6%
ACCO 340 M 2.90% 47.6%
MLKN 1,146 M 13.6% 93.3%
SCS 1,173 M 6.21% 83.0%

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ACU Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-03-26 2025-03-26 2025-04-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.38%
2025-01-06 2025-01-06 2025-01-27 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.41%
2024-10-04 2024-10-04 2024-10-24 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.36%
2024-07-02 2024-07-02 2024-07-23 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.44%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-19 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.32%
2024-01-04 2024-01-05 2024-01-26 Quarterly 0.15 7.1% 0.35%
2023-10-03 2023-10-04 2023-10-24 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.48%
2023-06-30 2023-07-03 2023-07-24 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.57%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-21 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.59%
2023-01-05 2023-01-06 2023-01-27 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.65%
2022-09-30 2022-10-03 2022-10-24 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.61%
2022-06-30 2022-07-01 2022-07-22 Quarterly 0.14 7.7% 0.45%
2022-03-31 2022-04-01 2022-04-22 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.39%
2022-01-06 2022-01-07 2022-01-28 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.39%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-10-22 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.39%
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 2021-07-23 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.29%
2021-03-31 2021-04-01 2021-04-22 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.33%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.13 8.3% 0.43%
2020-09-30 2020-10-01 2020-10-22 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.53%
2020-07-01 2020-07-02 2020-07-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.53%
2020-04-03 2020-04-06 2020-04-27 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-01-07 2020-01-08 2020-01-29 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-09-30 2019-10-01 2019-10-22 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-07-01 2019-07-02 2019-07-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-04-01 2019-04-02 2019-04-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-01-07 2019-01-08 2019-01-29 Quarterly 0.12 9.1% N/A
2018-10-01 2018-10-02 2018-10-23 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2018-06-29 2018-07-02 2018-07-23 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2018-03-29 2018-04-02 2018-04-23 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2018-01-05 2018-01-08 2018-01-29 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2017-10-02 2017-10-03 2017-10-24 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2017-07-18 2017-07-20 2017-08-03 Quarterly 0.11 10% N/A
2017-03-30 2017-04-03 2017-04-24 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-01-04 2017-01-06 2017-01-27 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-09-29 2016-10-03 2016-10-24 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-07-22 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-03-30 2016-04-01 2016-04-22 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-01-05 2016-01-07 2016-01-28 Quarterly 0.1 11.1% N/A
2015-09-29 2015-10-01 2015-10-22 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-06-29 2015-07-01 2015-07-22 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-03-31 2015-04-02 2015-04-24 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2015-01-06 2015-01-08 2015-01-29 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2014-09-29 2014-10-01 2014-10-16 Quarterly 0.09 12.5% N/A
2014-06-27 2014-07-01 2014-07-22 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2014-04-01 2014-04-03 2014-04-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2014-01-06 2014-01-08 2014-01-29 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2013-09-27 2013-10-01 2013-10-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2013-06-12 2013-06-17 2013-07-03 Quarterly 0.08 14.3% N/A
2013-04-02 2013-04-04 2013-04-25 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2012-12-05 2012-12-07 2012-12-28 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A

ACU Dividend FAQ

Does ACU pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, ACU paid a dividend of 0.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-26 and the payout was 0.15 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of ACU?

As of June 2025, ACU`s dividend yield is 1.50%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.60 USD by the current share price of 40.62.

How often does ACU pay dividends?

ACU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), ACU has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ACU?

The next ex-dividend date for Acme United (ACU) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of ACU?

ACU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.56% per year.
Strong growth: ACU's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ACU?

ACU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.99%. If you bought ACU's shares at 20.04 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.99% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ACU?

ACU Payout Consistency is 64.1%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Unstable: Acme United has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ACU have a good Dividend Yield?

ACU`s 1.50% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ACU?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ACU is 24.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ACU?

ACU`s Overall Dividend Rating is 49.34%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ACU Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ACU`s Outstanding Shares?

Acme United`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.75% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 60.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Acme United ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1983-07-26 with a factor of 4:3. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.33.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 3,220,000
1986 3,220,000
1987 3,173,000 -1.46%
1988 3,173,000
1989 3,076,900 -3.03%
1990 3,636,400 +18.18%
1991 3,333,300 -8.34%
1992 2,500,000 -25%
1993 2,500,000
1994 3,353,900 +34.16%
1995 3,338,000 -0.47%
1996 3,369,000 +0.93%
1997 3,368,000 -0.03%
1998 3,377,000 +0.27%
1999 3,690,000 +9.27%
2000 3,573,000 -3.17%
2001 3,612,000 +1.09%
2002 3,480,000 -3.65%
2003 3,592,000 +3.22%
2004 3,857,000 +7.38%
2005 3,735,000 -3.16%
2006 3,725,000 -0.27%
2007 3,666,000 -1.58%
2008 3,402,000 -7.2%
2009 3,274,000 -3.76%
2010 3,105,000 -5.16%
2011 3,131,000 +0.84%
2012 3,175,000 +1.41%
2013 3,395,000 +6.93%
2014 3,625,000 +6.77%
2015 3,696,000 +1.96%
2016 3,668,000 -0.76%
2017 3,676,000 +0.22%
2018 3,421,000 -6.94%
2019 3,453,000 +0.94%
2020 3,911,000 +13.26%
2021 3,915,000 +0.1%
2022 3,537,000 -9.66%
2023 3,909,000 +10.52%
2024 4,155,000 +6.29%
2025 4,065,000 -2.17%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.