ACCO Brands Q4 net sales slightly miss expectations on softer global demand for core products

ACCO Brands

09/03/2026 11:09

Overview

Consumer products maker's Q4 net sales slightly missed analyst expectations

Adjusted EPS for Q4 met analyst expectations

Company completed EPOS acquisition, boosting technology peripherals segment

Outlook

ACCO Brands forecasts 2026 sales to be flat to up 3%

Company projects 2026 adjusted EPS between $0.84 and $0.89

Result Drivers

SOFTER DEMAND - Decline in net sales attributed to softer global demand for core products, partially offset by growth in gaming accessories

COST REDUCTION - Multi-year cost reduction program yielded $35 mln in savings in 2025, aiding operating income

Company press release: ID:nBw9kFHpWa

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Net Sales
Slight Miss*
$428.8 mln
$431.93 mln (3 Analysts)
Q4 Adjusted EPS
Meet
$0.38
$0.38 (3 Analysts)
Q4 EPS
$0.23
Q4 Net Income
$21.3 mln
Q4 Gross Profit
$144.1 mln
Q4 Operating Income
$40 mln
Q4 Pretax Profit
$28.20 mln


*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.

Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the business support supplies peer group is "buy."

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for ACCO Brands Corp is $9.00, about 130.2% above its March 6 closing price of $3.91

The stock recently traded at 4 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 3 three months ago

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