Acco Brands (NYSE:ACCO) Updates Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

Acco Brands (NYSE:ACCO) issued an update on its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Monday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of -0.060–0.030 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.380. The company issued revenue guidance of $317.4 million-$326.9 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $431.9 million. Acco Brands also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 0.840-0.890 EPS.

Acco Brands Stock Down 7.9%

NYSE:ACCO traded down $0.31 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $3.60. 938,916 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 637,407. The company has a quick ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30. The company has a market cap of $324.50 million, a PE ratio of 8.57, a PEG ratio of 0.37 and a beta of 1.08. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $3.99 and its 200-day simple moving average is $3.87. Acco Brands has a one year low of $3.20 and a one year high of $4.93.

Acco Brands (NYSE:ACCO) last announced its earnings results on Monday, March 9th. The industrial products company reported $0.38 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.38. Acco Brands had a net margin of 2.63% and a return on equity of 12.96%. The company had revenue of $428.80 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $431.94 million. Acco Brands has set its Q1 2026 guidance at -0.060–0.030 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 0.840-0.890 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Acco Brands will post 1.02 earnings per share for the current year.

Acco Brands Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Investors of record on Friday, March 20th will be issued a dividend of $0.075 per share. This represents a $0.30 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 20th. Acco Brands’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 71.43%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

ACCO has been the subject of several analyst reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Acco Brands from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 14th. Weiss Ratings raised Acco Brands from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $6.00.

More Acco Brands News

Here are the key news stories impacting Acco Brands this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS matched street expectations at $0.38, showing operating profitability in line with consensus. Acco Brands (ACCO) Matches Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 revenue was $428.8M versus $431.9M expected — a modest miss that suggests demand softness but not the primary driver of the move. Press Release — ACCO Q4 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 2026 guidance came in well below expectations: EPS guidance of -$0.06 to -$0.03 versus a consensus of $0.38, and revenue guidance of $317.4M–$326.9M vs. $431.9M expected — a sharp near-term downgrade that directly pressures the stock. ACCO Brands Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results and Provides Outlook for 2026
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2026 EPS guidance was lowered to $0.84–$0.89 versus the $1.05 consensus; revenue guidance $1.5B–$1.6B is at the low end of expectations — signaling slower growth and margin pressure for the year. Acco Brands outlines 2026 sales growth and EPS guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentary highlights the weak outlook as the reason for the share decline despite meeting EPS; headlines and coverage note the combination of revenue softness and conservative forward guidance. Shares of Acco Brands Down Following 4Q Revenue Decline, Soft Outlook

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Acco Brands

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of ACCO. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd bought a new position in shares of Acco Brands during the first quarter valued at approximately $127,000. Empowered Funds LLC increased its position in Acco Brands by 3.7% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 460,514 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,930,000 after purchasing an additional 16,343 shares during the period. Creative Planning increased its position in Acco Brands by 53.3% during the 2nd quarter. Creative Planning now owns 54,421 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $195,000 after purchasing an additional 18,924 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its holdings in Acco Brands by 0.4% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 818,489 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,930,000 after purchasing an additional 3,039 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP raised its holdings in Acco Brands by 8.3% in the 2nd quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP now owns 78,218 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $280,000 after purchasing an additional 6,018 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.56% of the company’s stock.

Acco Brands Company Profile

Acco Brands Corporation is a global provider of branded office and school supplies, serving consumers, educational institutions and commercial customers. Headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois, the company designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of products that enhance productivity and organization in work and learning environments.

The company’s portfolio includes staplers, hole punches, binding and laminating systems, writing tools, binders, folders and desktop accessories under well-known names such as ACCO, Swingline, GBC, Kensington, Mead and Five Star.