ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) Technical Analysis
NYSEARCA:ACU • US0048161048
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ACU Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to ACU. In the last year, ACU was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.
- Warning: ACU has an average volume of 13766 traded shares per day. This is quite low and it might be dangerous to invest in illiquid stocks.
- The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that ACU is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 72% of all stocks.
- ACU is one of the better performing stocks in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry, it outperforms 81% of 189 stocks in the same industry.
- ACU is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so ACU is performing more or less in line with the market.
- In the last month ACU has a been trading in the 40.77 - 47.31 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
- Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
ACU Weekly and Daily overview Charts
ACU Setup Rating and Analysis
Besides having an excellent technical rating, ACU also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 44.14, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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ACU Support and Resistance Analysis
37.69
When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 42.49 to 44.14. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @38.07 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- Resistance @45.02 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 45.88 to 46.01. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
ACU Technical Indicator Signal Analysis
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for ACU is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for ACU is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 72 | POSITIVE | ACU has a high relative strength, it outperformed 72% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of ACU is above a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ACU is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ACU is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 52.76 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for ACU is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.02 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests ACU has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 54.08 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for ACU is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.56 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for ACU suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 20.01 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for ACU suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
ACU Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
ACU Example Setup
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.03 | 42.51 | 2.52 (5.60%) | 17.87% |
| An entry @45.03. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @42.51. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 2.52 points, which is 5.60%. | When investing 17.87% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of ACU. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
ACU Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
NYSEARCA:ACU (3/25/2026, 11:01:41 AM)
44.39
+0.04 (+0.09%)
ACME UNITED CORP / ACU TA FAQ
What is the technical rating for ACU stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to ACU.
Can you provide the trend direction for ACME UNITED CORP?
The current trend direction for ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for ACU stock?
ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) has an RSI value of 52.7613. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the MACD signal for ACME UNITED CORP?
The MACD indicator for ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) has a value of 0.0193492, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the support and resistance level for ACU stock?
ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) has a support level at 44.14 and a resistance level at 45.02. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of ACU support and resistance levels.