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Acco Brands (ACCO) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 31, 2026
Acco Brands (ACCO) reported revenue of $415M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +5% from a year earlier and +21% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 7.3%, net earnings $14.1M (3.4% of revenue).
Acco Brands, Q2 2026: revenue $415M (+5% year over year), operating margin 7.3%, net earnings $14.1M, operating cash flow −$35.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $415M | +21% | +5% |
| Gross profit | $134M | +26% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $30.3M | — | -8% |
| Net earnings | $14.1M | -27% | -52% |
| Operating cash flow | −$35.3M | -1109% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $415.1M in Q2 2026, up 5% year over year and up 21% from the previous quarter. Acco Brands Americas was the largest line at 63% of revenue. Acco Brands Americas added $14.4M year over year (up 6%), 71% of the total change.
Gross margin was 32.3%, down 0.5 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $30.3M, a 7.3% margin (down 1.1 points year over year). Operating profit fell $2.7M even though revenue rose $20.3M versus Q2 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 7% against revenue growth of 5%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+10%). Net earnings were $14.1M, down 52% year over year. The effective tax rate was 28.4%.
Operating cash flow was −$35.3M. Non-cash charges added back $15.4M of depreciation and amortization and $2.8M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $67.6M.
Questions
What was Acco Brands' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Acco Brands (ACCO) reported revenue of $415M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +5% from a year earlier and +21% from the quarter before.
Was Acco Brands profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $30.3M (7.3% of revenue) and net earnings $14.1M.
Source: Acco Brands 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.