ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 13 corporate insiders have executed 860 transactions totaling $18.7M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$16.1M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Sep 5, 2025 involved a transaction of 2,500 shares valued at $110.9K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for ACU in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for ACU in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for ACU is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 7/100 and a net flow of -$16.1M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 13 insiders are actively trading ACU stock, having executed 860 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Walter C. Johnsen (Executive), who has made 296 transactions totaling $19.0M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | Y. Holden Richmond Jr | Executive | Disposition | 2,500 | $44.36 | $110.9K | |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Y. Holden Richmond Jr | Executive | Option Exercise | 2,500 | $21.20 | $53.0K | |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Y. Holden Richmond Jr | Executive | Disposition | 2,500 | $44.58 | $111.5K | |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Y. Holden Richmond Jr | Executive | Option Exercise | 2,500 | $22.66 | $56.6K | |
| Jul 29, 2025 | H. Murphy Susan | Executive | Gift | 120 | $42.61 | $5.1K | |
| Sep 9, 2024 | E. Ward Stevenson III | Executive | Option Exercise | 5,000 | $37.92 | $189.6K | |
| Sep 9, 2024 | E. Ward Stevenson III | Executive | Payment | 4,513 | $42.02 | $189.6K | |
| Sep 9, 2024 | E. Ward Stevenson III | Executive | Option Exercise | 2,500 | $38.26 | $95.7K | |
| Sep 9, 2024 | E. Ward Stevenson III | Executive | Disposition | 2,500 | $43.00 | $107.5K | |
| Aug 30, 2024 | C. Johnsen Walter | Executive | Option Exercise | 6,000 | $19.18 | $115.1K | |
| Aug 30, 2024 | C. Johnsen Walter | Executive | Payment | 4,305 | $44.09 | $189.8K | |
| Jul 26, 2024 | S. Olschan Brian | Executive | Sale | 3,149 | $40.88 | $128.7K | |
| Jul 22, 2024 | G. Driscoll Paul | Executive | Payment | 10,500 | $39.16 | $411.2K | |
| Jul 22, 2024 | G. Driscoll Paul | Executive | Option Exercise | 15,000 | $16.92 | $253.8K | |
| Jul 22, 2024 | C. Johnsen Walter | Executive | Payment | 28,640 | $39.16 | $1.1M | Large |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 333 | $17.4M | 35.2% |
Exercise(M) | 322 | $15.0M | 30.4% |
Disposition(D) | 105 | $12.4M | 25.1% |
Payment(F) | 9 | $2.8M | 5.7% |
Purchase(P) | 68 | $1.3M | 2.7% |
Gift(G) | 19 | $372.7K | 0.8% |
Award(A) | 2 | $139.4K | 0.3% |
Will Acquisition(W) | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
Other(J) | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at ACME UNITED CORP has increased, with 13 insiders executing 860 transactions across all time. Total sales of $17.4M significantly outpace purchases of $1.3M, resulting in a net outflow of $16.1M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.