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title: "ACCO: Q2 2026 sales rose 5.1% to $415.1M, but operating income fell 8.2% amid ongoing global headwinds"
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description: "ACCO Brands reported Q2 2026 sales of $415.1M, a 5.1% increase driven by the EPOS acquisition and foreign exchange gains. However, operating income fell 8.2% due to prior-year property sale comparisons and current inventory and tax impacts. The company recognized a $36.5M bargain purchase gain from EPOS but anticipates continued headwinds from soft demand and trade policy shifts."
datetime: "2026-07-31T18:06:59.000Z"
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# ACCO: Q2 2026 sales rose 5.1% to $415.1M, but operating income fell 8.2% amid ongoing global headwinds

Q2 2026 saw a 5.1% sales increase to $415.1M, driven by the EPOS acquisition and FX gains, but operating income declined 8.2% due to prior-year property sale gains and current-year inventory and tax impacts. The company reported a $36.5M bargain purchase gain from EPOS and expects continued headwinds from soft demand and trade policy shifts.

Original document: Acco Brands Corporation \[ACCO\] SEC 10-Q Quarterly Report — Jul. 31 2026

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