ACCO Brands (ACCO) – Overcoming Top-Line Weakness, But Tempering Expectations for 2024


Monday, May 06, 2024

ACCO Brands Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers, marketers and manufacturers of branded academic, consumer and business products. Our widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Esselte®, Five Star®, GBC®, Kensington®, Leitz®, Mead®, PowerA®, Quartet®, Rapid®, Rexel®, Swingline®, Tilibra®, and many others. Our products are sold in more than 100 countries around the world. More information about ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, can be found at www.accobrands.com.

Joe Gomes, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Segments. Americas revenue decreased 14.3% to $197.2 million, with comp sales down 15.3%. Segment adjusted operating income declined to $12.3 million from $18.7 million. International revenues fell 6.3% to $172.6 million, with comp sales off 5.9%. Adjusted operating income was $16.9 million versus $17.5 million in 1Q23.

Factors. Both segments experienced softness in consumer and business demand for office and computer categories. Americas also felt the impact from the exit of lower margin business while International benefitted from price increases. Although computer sales are still soft, the rate of decline is moderating.


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