Acco Brands (ACCO) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates

ACCO Brands (ACCO) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $415.1 million, up 5.1% on the EPOS acquisition and FX, while comparable sales fell 2.3%. Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.29. Management raised full-year net sales growth to 2% to 5% and adjusted EPS to $0.87 to $0.91, citing cost savings and EPOS integration. Q3 sales guidance is -1% to +2%.

ACCO BRANDS Corp (ACCO) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 acco-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 News Release ACCO BRANDS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS • Reported net sales increased 5.1% to $415 million • Diluted EPS of $0.15; Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.29 • Raises full-year 2026 sales and adjusted EPS outlook • Reiter

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