ACCO Brands (ACCO)


Market Price (10/30/2026): $5.16 | Market Cap: $476.3 MilSector: Industrials | Industry: Office Services & Supplies

ACCO Brands (ACCO)


Market Price (10/30/2026): $5.16
Market Cap: $476.3 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Office Services & Supplies

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 21%, Dividend Yield is 6.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 15%, FCF Yield is 13%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 40%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & DTC Adoption, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands (Staples), and Eco-friendly Products.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -29%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -74%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 11.12

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 220%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.8%

Key risks
ACCO key risks include [1] a reliance on a limited number of large customers and [2] foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 21%, Dividend Yield is 6.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 15%, FCF Yield is 13%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 40%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & DTC Adoption, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands (Staples), and Eco-friendly Products.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -29%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -74%
4 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 11.12
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 220%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.8%
7 Key risks
ACCO key risks include [1] a reliance on a limited number of large customers and [2] foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/29/2026

ACCO Brands (ACCO) stock has gained about 5% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q2 2026 Performance and Raised Full-Year Outlook. ACCO Brands reported robust financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2026, on July 30, 2026. The company's net sales increased 5.1% to $415 million, with adjusted diluted EPS reaching $0.29, both exceeding prior-year figures and analyst expectations. This strong performance, driven by a solid back-to-school sell-in in the Americas and the contribution from the EPOS acquisition, led management to raise its full-year fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS outlook from a prior range of $0.84-$0.89 to $0.87-$0.91.

2. Strategic Acquisition of Trust to Bolster Technology Peripherals. On August 14, 2026, ACCO Brands announced its intent to acquire Trust, a transaction that subsequently closed on October 2, 2026. This strategic acquisition is aimed at expanding ACCO Brands' technology peripheral portfolio, projecting approximately $500 million in pro forma annual sales across both consumer and enterprise channels, reinforcing its position in key growth categories.

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Updated on 10/29/2026

ACCO Brands (ACCO) stock has gained about 5% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q2 2026 Performance and Raised Full-Year Outlook. ACCO Brands reported robust financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2026, on July 30, 2026. The company's net sales increased 5.1% to $415 million, with adjusted diluted EPS reaching $0.29, both exceeding prior-year figures and analyst expectations. This strong performance, driven by a solid back-to-school sell-in in the Americas and the contribution from the EPOS acquisition, led management to raise its full-year fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS outlook from a prior range of $0.84-$0.89 to $0.87-$0.91.

2. Strategic Acquisition of Trust to Bolster Technology Peripherals. On August 14, 2026, ACCO Brands announced its intent to acquire Trust, a transaction that subsequently closed on October 2, 2026. This strategic acquisition is aimed at expanding ACCO Brands' technology peripheral portfolio, projecting approximately $500 million in pro forma annual sales across both consumer and enterprise channels, reinforcing its position in key growth categories.

3. Positive Fiscal Q3 2026 Results and Further Elevated Full-Year Guidance. The company reported its fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2026, results on October 29, 2026. Net sales of $380.3 million were in line with expectations. Adjusted diluted EPS for the quarter was $0.28, which notably included a $0.11 per share benefit from net tariff refunds. Following these results and the integration of the Trust acquisition, ACCO Brands further raised its full-year fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to a range of $0.98-$1.02 (inclusive of $0.12 from tariff refunds) and increased its free cash flow expectation to approximately $100 million. The consolidated leverage ratio also improved to 3.6x.

4. Favorable Analyst Sentiment and Price Targets. Throughout the specified period, analysts maintained a generally positive outlook on ACCO Brands. As of late October 2026, the average analyst rating for ACCO stock was "Buy," with an average price target of $8.00. This average target represented a significant potential upside, signaling continued confidence in the company's performance and strategic direction.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 6.7% change in ACCO stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 36.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)630202610292026Change
Stock Price ($)4.094.366.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,5511,5711.3%
Net Income Margin (%)4.8%3.7%-21.5%
P/E Multiple5.17.036.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)9394-1.5%
Cumulative Contribution6.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ACCO6.7% 
Market (SPY)3.0%20.4%
Sector (XLI)-8.2%2.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 50.9% change in ACCO stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 38.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)331202610292026Change
Stock Price ($)2.894.3650.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,5251,5713.1%
Net Income Margin (%)2.7%3.7%38.2%
P/E Multiple6.47.08.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)9294-2.0%
Cumulative Contribution50.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ACCO50.9% 
Market (SPY)18.6%14.7%
Sector (XLI)5.5%-4.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 19.1% change in ACCO stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 28.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)930202510292026Change
Stock Price ($)3.664.3619.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,5811,571-0.6%
Net Income Margin (%)2.9%3.7%28.9%
P/E Multiple7.37.0-4.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)9294-2.6%
Cumulative Contribution19.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ACCO19.1% 
Market (SPY)16.4%27.1%
Sector (XLI)11.3%13.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -5.9% change in ACCO stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/29/2026 was primarily driven by a -16.5% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)930202310292026Change
Stock Price ($)4.634.36-5.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8811,571-16.5%
P/S Multiple0.20.311.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)95941.5%
Cumulative Contribution-5.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ACCO-5.9% 
Market (SPY)86.2%40.4%
Sector (XLI)74.5%39.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ACCO Return1%-29%15%-9%-23%25%-28%
Peers Return11%-32%8%10%-17%50%10%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ACCO Win Rate58%42%58%42%33%80% 
Peers Win Rate53%43%57%43%43%62% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ACCO Max Drawdown-19%-50%-32%-30%-39%-31% 
Peers Max Drawdown-29%-44%-35%-28%-42%-30% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: MMM, NWL, HPQ, HNI, CRSR. See ACCO Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/29/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventACCOS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-16.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.1%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven34 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-29.8%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven247 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-58.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven140.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven322 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-27.7%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.4%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven48 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-26.9%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.8%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven44 days15 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-12.7%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.5%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven43 days1 days

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In The Past

ACCO Brands's stock fell 0.0% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventACCOS&P 500
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-29.8%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven247 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-58.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven140.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven322 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-27.7%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.4%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven48 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-26.9%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.8%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven44 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-39.6%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven65.7%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven45 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-47.2%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven89.3%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven225 days125 days

Compare to MMM, NWL, HPQ, HNI, CRSR

In The Past

ACCO Brands's stock fell 0.0% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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About ACCO Brands (ACCO)

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ACCO Brands Corporation is a global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a wide range of consumer, school, technology, and office products. The company operates through three main geographical segments: ACCO Brands North America, ACCO Brands EMEA, and ACCO Brands International. Its extensive product portfolio aims to meet the diverse needs of individuals and organizations across various settings, from homes and schools to professional offices.

The company's primary products cover several key categories. These include technology accessories such as computer and gaming peripherals under well-known brands like Kensington and PowerA. For educational and office environments, ACCO provides essential supplies including school notebooks (e.g., Five Star, Mead), calendars and planners (e.g., AT-A-GLANCE), dry erase boards (e.g., Quartet), and writing instruments (e.g., Derwent). Furthermore, ACCO offers a suite of office organization and productivity tools, such as laminating, binding, and shredding machines (e.g., GBC, Rexel), storage products (e.g., Leitz, Esselte), and stapling and punching equipment (e.g., Rapid, Swingline), alongside air purifiers (TruSens).

ACCO Brands distributes its products through a broad and varied network of sales channels to reach a diverse customer base. These channels include major mass retailers, e-tailers, discount stores, drug/grocery chains, and warehouse clubs. The company also partners with hardware stores, specialty shops, independent office product dealers, and large office superstores. In addition to these indirect sales methods, ACCO directly serves commercial and consumer end-users through its dedicated e-commerce platform and direct sales organization.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for ACCO Brands:

  • It's like Newell Brands (known for Sharpie, Paper Mate, Rubbermaid) but primarily focused on office, school, and computer accessories.
  • Think of it as 3M (known for Post-it Notes, Scotch Tape) with a heavy emphasis on a broad portfolio of office, school, and tech-related brands.

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  • Computer & Gaming Accessories: These include peripherals and accessories designed for computers and gaming systems.
  • Calendars, Planners & Boards: Products such as calendars, planners, and dry erase boards used for scheduling and organization.
  • School & Office Organization Products: Essential items like school notebooks, lever-arch binders, sheet protectors, and indexes.
  • Janitorial Supplies: Products used for cleaning and maintenance in various commercial and consumer settings.
  • Office Machines: Equipment including laminating, binding, and shredding machines for document processing and security.
  • Writing Instruments & Art Products: A range of pens, pencils, markers, and other supplies for writing and artistic activities.
  • Stapling & Punching Products: Tools designed for fastening and organizing papers, such as staplers and hole punches.
  • Do-It-Yourself Tools: Various hand tools and other items intended for personal or home improvement projects.
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Thomas W. Tedford, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Tedford is the President and Chief Executive Officer of ACCO Brands. He assumed this role effective October 1, 2023, succeeding Boris Elisman. Prior to this, Mr. Tedford served as President and Chief Operating Officer from 2021 to 2023. He joined the company in 2010 as Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing and Product Development. From 2011 to 2021, Mr. Tedford held positions as Executive Vice President and President of ACCO Brands Americas, and subsequently Executive Vice President and President, ACCO Brands, North America. He has 15 years of progressive sales, sales leadership, marketing, operational, and executive management experience in highly competitive industries prior to joining ACCO Brands.

Deborah A. O'Connor, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Ms. O'Connor was named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in April 2022. Before joining ACCO Brands, she served as President and Chief Financial Officer of True Value Company, a wholesaler and distributor of home improvement and hardware products, from 2020 to 2021. Prior to True Value, she held various executive capacities at Office Max/Office Depot. Ms. O'Connor also serves as a member of the Menasha Corporation Board of Directors and Audit Committee.

Jed Peters, Senior Vice President and President, North America

Mr. Peters leads ACCO Brands' commercial businesses in the U.S. and Canada. He has 27 years of expertise in the office products industry and at ACCO Brands, having started as a management trainee in 1998. Most recently, he served as General Manager, U.S. School & Office Products and PowerA.

Rubens Passos, Senior Vice President, Latin America

Mr. Passos leads the company's commercial businesses in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and export markets in Latin America. He has 40 years of international business experience and joined ACCO Brands in 2012 as part of the Mead Consumer and Office Products acquisition. At Mead, he held key positions including CFO and President of the business in Brazil. Prior to Mead/ACCO Brands, he held key leadership positions in Consumer Goods, Pulp & Paper, and Telecom.

Jagannath Bobji, Senior Vice President, Global Financial Planning and Analysis, and Treasurer

Mr. Bobji is responsible for global business planning, forecasting and analytics, as well as optimizing the company's capital allocation, managing cash and debt globally, and maintaining banking relationships. He joined ACCO Brands in 2008 and has held various other positions, including Director of Corporate Development and Vice President of Finance and Strategy for the U.S.

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The key risks to ACCO Brands' business are primarily driven by shifts in market demand, global economic volatility, and challenges within their supply chain.

  1. Evolving Market & Intense Competition: ACCO Brands operates in a highly competitive environment with low barriers to entry, facing increasing competition from private label brands and, significantly, from electronic and digital products that can render some of its traditional offerings obsolete. The company is challenged by the need to adapt to digitalization, e-commerce, and changing consumer preferences for digital products and solutions, which threatens its traditional product revenues and long-term business stability.
  2. Global Economic Headwinds & Foreign Currency Fluctuations: As a company with significant international operations, ACCO Brands is exposed to risks from global economic conditions, including high inflation and varying interest rates, which have negatively impacted sales and profitability. The company also faces substantial foreign currency translation and transaction exposure, as a majority of its sales are conducted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. A strengthening U.S. dollar, for instance, can negatively affect reported sales and margins.
  3. Supply Chain Disruptions & Cost Volatility: ACCO Brands is vulnerable to disruptions in its global supply chain, including issues related to product availability and cost. The company also faces challenges from inflation and changes in the cost or availability of raw materials and labor, which can impact its operational efficiency and profitability.

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The accelerating shift towards digital transformation and remote/hybrid work models presents a clear emerging threat to ACCO Brands. This trend directly impacts the demand for many of ACCO's core product categories, including:
  • Paper-based and Physical Organization Products: Digital calendars, note-taking applications, and cloud-based document management systems are increasingly replacing traditional planners (AT-A-GLANCE, Mead), school notebooks (Five Star, Hilroy), physical binders, sheet protectors, and indexes (Esselte, Leitz, Marbig).
  • Traditional Office Equipment: The reduced reliance on physical documents and the decline of centralized office footprints due to remote and hybrid work models diminish the need for laminating, binding, and shredding machines (GBC, Rexel), as well as bulk stapling and punching products (Rapid, Swingline). Digital collaboration tools and interactive displays also reduce the demand for traditional dry erase boards (Quartet, NOBO).
This systemic shift fundamentally redefines how individuals and organizations manage productivity, information, and collaboration, creating a disruptive challenge for a company heavily reliant on physical and paper-centric office and school supplies.

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ACCO Brands participates in several addressable markets for its diverse range of consumer, school, technology, and office products.

  • Computer and Gaming Accessories: The global gaming accessories market was valued at approximately USD 10.84 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 19.21 billion by 2031, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.01%. The global PC accessories market size stood at USD 30.93 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 54.82 billion by 2030, reflecting a 12.13% CAGR.
  • Calendars: The global calendar market size was valued at USD 43.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 67.51 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 7.6%.
  • Planners: The global planners market was estimated at USD 4.5 billion in 2024. The global Diaries & Planners market, encompassing diaries, journals, and planners, was valued at USD 1.12 billion in 2025 and is expected to climb to USD 1.61 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 4.1%.
  • Dry Erase Boards: The global dry erase boards market is projected to reach USD 0.41 billion in 2025 and grow to USD 0.64 billion by 2034, reflecting an overall growth of more than 55%. North America dominates this market, accounting for 45% of global sales. The global whiteboard eraser market size is valued at approximately USD 0.67 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 1.1 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.8%.
  • School Notebooks (part of School Supplies): The global school supplies market size was approximately USD 118.62 billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 198.81 billion by 2034. The global school stationery supplies market was valued at USD 185.01 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 206.54 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 1.6%.
  • Office Storage and Organization Products: The global office storage and organization market size was valued at approximately USD 15.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach around USD 22.4 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.3%. North America currently dominates this market.
  • Laminating Machines: The global laminating machines market is estimated to be valued at USD 727.6 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,239.8 million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.9%. North America is expected to dominate the laminating machines market, with an estimated market share of 41.9% in 2025.
  • Writing Instruments: The global writing instruments market size was estimated at USD 19.20 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 27.78 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.8%.
  • Art Products: The global art & craft materials market size was valued at USD 23.56 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 40.68 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.44%. North America dominated the market with a market share of 33.33% in 2025.

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ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) anticipates several key drivers for its future revenue growth over the next two to three years, primarily focusing on strategic acquisitions, new product development, pricing strategies, and favorable market trends.

  • Strategic Pivot to Technology Peripherals and EPOS Acquisition: A major driver for ACCO Brands is its strategic repositioning towards higher-growth technology peripheral categories, significantly bolstered by the acquisition of EPOS, a premium audio solutions company. This acquisition is expected to be a substantial contributor to revenue and strengthen ACCO's presence in markets such as premium enterprise headsets.
  • New Product Development and Innovation: ACCO Brands plans to improve sales trends through continuous new product development, particularly within its technology peripherals portfolio and gaming accessories. The company has an innovation pipeline with additional licensed products planned across multiple categories.
  • Accretive Acquisitions: Beyond the EPOS acquisition, management has explicitly stated that pursuing additional accretive acquisitions is a primary focus for improving sales trends and driving future growth.
  • Price and Promotional Excellence: The company aims to enhance revenue through strategic pricing and promotional excellence. This includes implementing pricing increases where appropriate to offset costs and improve margins.
  • Return-to-Office Trend: Analysts suggest that a growing trend of companies mandating full-time or increased in-office work weeks could significantly boost demand for traditional office supplies and furniture, thereby driving ACCO Brands' sales in the coming years.
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Share Repurchases

  • ACCO Brands repurchased 3.2 million shares for $15.1 million in 2025.
  • In 2024, the company repurchased $15 million in shares.
  • As of year-end 2025, ACCO Brands had $75.6 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization.

Share Issuance

  • The number of shares outstanding for ACCO Brands was 90.1 million for the period ending September 30, 2025, a decrease of 3.53% from the same period in 2024.
  • Annual shares outstanding were 92.881 million in 2024.
  • Annual shares outstanding were 94.926 million in 2023.

Outbound Investments

  • ACCO Brands acquired EPOS, a brand of gaming and enterprise headsets and audio solutions, for $11.7 million in December 2025; the transaction closed in January 2026.
  • This acquisition aims to enhance ACCO's Kensington computer accessories portfolio and reposition the company towards higher-growth technology peripheral categories.
  • The EPOS acquisition is expected to generate $10-$15 million in cost synergies over the next two years and contribute significantly to projected revenues.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $12 million in 2024.
  • Capital expenditures were $11 million in 2023.
  • Capital expenditures were $9.30 million in 2022.

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Peer Outperformance in Office Services & Supplies

ACCO has trailed 63% of its 8 Office Services & Supplies peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is PBI. Office Services & Supplies ranks 17th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Office Services & Supplies constituents that ACCO has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
50%
of 8 industry peers · 21.5% return
3Y
38%
of 8 industry peers · 6.8% return
5Y
38%
of 8 industry peers · -28.1% return
Office Services & Supplies peers with revenue growth within 4pp of ACCO's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
ACCO ACCO Brands -5.8% 7.0x 21.5%6.8%-28.1% —
PBI Pitney Bowes -6.6% 12.0x 51.3%479.0%189.0% +217pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Office Services & Supplies is ACCO's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Marine Transportation 5 62.2%61.7%164.2% MATX 190% · KEX 179%
Construction & Engineering 29 -9.1%124.5%157.5% STRL 1454% · FIX 1380% · AGX 842%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 6.7%60.8%105.7% ALSN 255% · CAT 244% · WAB 224%
Aerospace & Defense 52 -9.5%68.1%70.7% ATI 987% · FTAI 953% · HWM 604%
Trading Companies & Distributors 19 18.7%47.0%61.3% DXPE 435% · URI 228% · AIT 224%
Diversified Support Services 34 19.8%45.3%38.9% CXW 261% · OPLN 164% · CACI 134%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 72 3.4%55.2%37.8% CRS 919% · MLI 353% · SYM 274%
Electrical Components & Equipment 37 -8.1%92.5%36.3% POWL 2017% · VRT 862% · BE 611%
Rail Transportation 7 36.3%58.3%29.7% CSX 55% · UNP 40% · NSC 30%
Building Products 32 -4.3%20.3%23.7% GFF 371% · TT 154% · JCI 138%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 31.9%6.8%9.3% R 273% · XPO 250% · ARCB 44%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 13.6%8.5%2.0% CSW 114% · DD 85% · CSL 76%
Security & Alarm Services 9 -51.0%25.8%-14.8% BCO 57%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -20.9%0.4%-17.2% EXLS 68% · BR 9% · G -15%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 16 5.1%-5.6%-19.6% DE 106% · TTC 22% · AGCO 3%
Environmental & Facilities Services 29 -28.8%31.1%-22.4% GEO 249% · CLH 175% · RSG 87%
Office Services & Supplies ← 9 21.5%17.4%-22.5% PBI 189% · TILE 161% · HNI 52%
Research & Consulting Services 13 7.4%-14.4%-27.2% HURN 285% · FCN 26% · BAH 7%
Passenger Airlines 11 0.7%45.8%-31.5% LTM 2966% · UAL 128% · SKYW 124%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -22.2%53.8%-34.3% UBER 50% · CAR -34% · LYFT -64%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -24.3%-8.2%-39.8% FDX 80% · EXPD 71% · CHRW 48%
Human Resource & Employment Services 22 17.5%-7.3%-42.9% ADP 42% · FA 25% · PAYX 3%
Airport Services 4 -53.6%-57.2%-85.9% JOBY -41%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Financials

ACCOMMMNWLHPQHNICRSRMedian
NameACCO Bra.3M Newell B.HP HNI Corsair . 
Mkt Price5.23177.375.2828.8648.5012.5920.72
Mkt Cap0.592.02.226.53.51.42.9
Rev LTM1,57125,2477,24659,1624,3921,4515,819
Op Inc LTM1045,0765963,88423743416
FCF LTM522,6771183,8819990109
FCF 3Y Avg1021,6681593,41715866159
CFO LTM703,6293314,668201106266
CFO 3Y Avg1182,7194034,15523379318

Growth & Margins

ACCOMMMNWLHPQHNICRSRMedian
NameACCO Bra.3M Newell B.HP HNI Corsair . 
Rev Chg LTM-0.6%1.7%-2.0%8.1%70.1%3.1%2.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-5.8%7.3%-5.3%2.8%29.0%1.5%2.1%
Rev Chg Q5.1%1.0%3.0%12.5%120.7%-1.8%4.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.3%0.3%0.8%3.0%22.5%-0.4%1.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM-11.0%-0.1%27.9%5.8%3.5%224.7%4.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-9.8%48.8%14.3%-1.5%82.5%-779.2%6.4%
Op Mgn LTM6.6%20.1%8.2%6.6%5.4%2.9%6.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg7.6%19.8%6.6%7.1%8.0%-0.4%7.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.3%-0.3%1.5%-0.0%0.0%1.7%-0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM4.5%14.4%4.6%7.9%4.6%7.3%5.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg7.1%10.9%5.3%7.4%7.9%5.5%7.3%
FCF/Rev LTM3.3%10.6%1.6%6.6%2.3%6.2%4.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg6.1%6.7%2.1%6.1%5.6%4.6%5.9%

Valuation

ACCOMMMNWLHPQHNICRSRMedian
NameACCO Bra.3M Newell B.HP HNI Corsair . 
Mkt Cap0.592.02.226.53.51.42.9
P/S0.33.60.30.40.80.90.6
P/Op Inc4.718.13.86.814.831.710.8
P/EBIT4.017.414.58.137.329.216.0
P/E8.426.0-10.210.8813.236.718.4
P/CFO7.025.46.85.717.412.89.9
Total Yield21.0%5.6%-4.4%12.1%2.5%2.5%4.1%
Dividend Yield6.7%1.7%5.8%3.7%2.4%0.0%3.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg23.0%2.0%5.8%13.9%6.9%5.8%6.3%
D/E2.00.22.50.40.50.10.4
Net D/E1.80.12.40.20.4-0.00.3

Returns

ACCOMMMNWLHPQHNICRSRMedian
NameACCO Bra.3M Newell B.HP HNI Corsair . 
1M Rtn23.6%5.3%-0.8%-6.1%4.0%-6.5%1.6%
3M Rtn25.9%1.2%3.9%8.5%12.1%18.4%10.3%
6M Rtn69.2%22.2%33.5%41.4%35.2%85.4%38.3%
12M Rtn45.8%9.7%14.4%9.5%21.3%51.7%17.8%
3Y Rtn28.1%157.0%-12.7%24.8%59.4%-1.0%26.4%
1M Excs Rtn23.1%6.8%-1.3%-8.8%5.8%-7.8%2.3%
3M Excs Rtn22.1%-2.3%-8.2%3.8%5.1%15.5%4.4%
6M Excs Rtn60.3%14.8%25.8%34.6%27.6%78.6%31.1%
12M Excs Rtn25.2%-4.1%-0.0%-3.2%-0.2%39.6%-0.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-68.6%73.0%-100.0%-49.8%-25.3%-81.3%-59.2%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single segment1,5251,6661,8331,948 
ACCO Brands EMEA    663
ACCO Brands International    320
ACCO Brands North America    1,042
Total1,5251,6661,8331,9482,025


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20232022202120202019
ACCO Brands International6150321648
ACCO Brands EMEA3922625259
Change in fair value of contingent consideration09-190 
ACCO Brands North America-6-512283131
Corporate expense-49-42-45-38-42
Total4535151112196


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20232022202120202019
Unallocated assets1,6841,7871,9932,1081,742
ACCO Brands North America401459535401403
ACCO Brands International338308265272384
ACCO Brands EMEA217236296266258
Corporate expense44111
Total2,6452,7953,0913,0492,789


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$4.36 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.4 
First Trading Date08/17/2005 
Distance from 52W High-6.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$4.35$3.85
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA0.2%13.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility24.6%40.2%
Downside Capture57.4379.26
Upside Capture77.2787.22
Correlation (S&P 500)33.3%25.4%
ACCO Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.971.100.700.560.871.05
Up Beta-0.680.48-0.98-0.400.350.93
Down Beta1.841.391.100.811.271.10
Up Capture101%125%120%114%85%85%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days10202963121358
Down Capture120%133%115%51%92%106%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days9162956114350

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ACCO
ACCO16.8%40.2%0.47-
Sector ETF (XLI)11.0%17.2%0.4311.6%
Equity (SPY)13.0%12.7%0.6724.8%
Gold (GLD)1.2%28.4%0.036.1%
Commodities (DBC)49.5%20.6%1.83-24.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)7.2%14.0%0.2530.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-29.5%43.4%-0.6910.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ACCO
ACCO-8.1%38.8%-0.12-
Sector ETF (XLI)11.9%17.6%0.5145.0%
Equity (SPY)12.6%17.1%0.5542.8%
Gold (GLD)17.2%18.9%0.734.8%
Commodities (DBC)9.4%19.5%0.367.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.0%18.9%-0.0643.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)5.1%51.6%0.2817.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ACCO
ACCO-3.2%41.5%0.06-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.4%20.1%0.5849.1%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7343.2%
Gold (GLD)11.8%16.4%0.583.1%
Commodities (DBC)8.1%18.1%0.3615.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.2%20.7%0.2141.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)62.3%66.2%1.0214.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity6.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 93020261.9%
Average Daily Volume0.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest11.1 days
Basic Shares Quantity94.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares7.0%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/30/2026-0.2%4.3%3.2%
4/30/202623.1%26.5%24.2%
3/9/2026-6.1%-13.6%-25.5%
10/30/2025-3.8%-11.0%-8.6%
7/31/2025-8.3%-4.5%9.3%
5/1/2025-4.9%-3.6%-8.2%
2/20/2025-17.4%-15.9%-20.1%
10/31/20247.3%23.9%26.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive71013
# Negative171411
Median Positive7.3%5.4%9.3%
Median Negative-4.9%-5.3%-8.6%
Max Positive23.1%26.5%37.9%
Max Negative-17.4%-15.9%-25.5%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/30/2026-0.2%4.3%3.2%
4/30/202623.1%26.5%24.2%
3/9/2026-6.1%-13.6%-25.5%
10/30/2025-3.8%-11.0%-8.6%
7/31/2025-8.3%-4.5%9.3%
5/1/2025-4.9%-3.6%-8.2%
2/20/2025-17.4%-15.9%-20.1%
10/31/20247.3%23.9%26.7%
8/1/2024-6.6%-3.2%11.7%
5/2/2024-0.8%3.7%4.0%
3/15/20240.0%6.5%-5.9%
11/2/2023-2.5%-8.9%6.1%
8/8/2023-4.5%-9.8%-12.0%
5/4/202315.6%18.8%16.1%
2/23/2023-4.9%-1.1%-11.5%
11/7/202212.5%8.9%22.5%
8/8/2022-9.2%-2.0%-20.1%
4/26/2022-2.6%-6.2%-4.9%
2/15/20224.8%2.1%0.1%
10/26/2021-7.1%-6.2%-0.0%
7/28/20216.0%3.0%7.4%
4/28/2021-2.0%1.3%2.3%
2/16/2021-4.5%-1.7%-0.5%
10/27/2020-5.2%-1.0%37.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive71013
# Negative171411
Median Positive7.3%5.4%9.3%
Median Negative-4.9%-5.3%-8.6%
Max Positive23.1%26.5%37.9%
Max Negative-17.4%-15.9%-25.5%

SEC Filings

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09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202402/21/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
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06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202402/21/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
06/30/202208/09/202210-Q
03/31/202204/27/202210-Q
12/31/202102/23/202210-K
09/30/202110/28/202110-Q
06/30/202107/30/202110-Q
03/31/202104/28/202110-Q
12/31/202002/26/202110-K
09/30/202010/28/202010-Q
06/30/202007/29/202010-Q
03/31/202005/05/202010-Q
12/31/201902/27/202010-K
09/30/201910/30/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/29/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 10/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 DividendsReported 0.08    
2026 Consolidated Leverage RatioReported 3.5   LoweredGuidance: 3.8 for 2026
2026 Revenue GrowthReported4.0%5.0%6.0% 1.5%RaisedGuidance: 3.5% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPSReported0.9811.0212.4% RaisedGuidance: 0.89 for 2026
2026 Free Cash FlowReported 100.00 Mil 25.0% RaisedGuidance: 80.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Revenue GrowthReported-1.0%0.5%2.0%-80.0%-2.0%Lower NewGuidance: 2.5% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted EPSReported0.170.190.21-26.9%-7.0%Lower NewGuidance: 0.26 for Q2 2026
2026 Consolidated Leverage RatioReported3.73.83.9   
2026 Revenue GrowthReported2.0%3.5%5.0% 2.0%RaisedGuidance: 1.5% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPSReported0.870.890.912.9%2.5%RaisedGuidance: 0.87 for 2026
2026 Free Cash FlowReported75.00 Mil80.00 Mil85.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 80.00 Mil for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue GrowthReported1.0%2.5%4.0% 1.0%Higher NewActual: 1.5% for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted EPSReported0.240.260.28-677.8% Higher NewActual: -0.05 for Q1 2026
2026 Revenue GrowthReported0.0%1.5%3.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 1.5% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPSReported0.840.870.890.0% AffirmedGuidance: 0.87 for 2026
2026 Free Cash FlowReported75.00 Mil80.00 Mil85.00 Mil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 80.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/9/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Revenue GrowthReported0.0%1.5%3.0%   
Q1 2026 Adjusted EPSReported-0.06-0.05-0.03   
2026 Revenue GrowthReported0.0%1.5%3.0% 9.2%Higher NewGuidance: -7.75% for 2025
2026 Adjusted EPSReported0.840.870.890.0% Same NewGuidance: 0.87 for 2025
2026 Free Cash FlowReported75.00 Mil80.00 Mil85.00 Mil-15.8% Lower NewGuidance: 95.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

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