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Acco Brands (ACCO) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026
Acco Brands (ACCO) reported revenue of $380M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -0.9% from a year earlier and -8% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.0%, net earnings $11.5M (3.0% of revenue).
Acco Brands, Q3 2026: revenue $380M (-0.9% year over year), operating margin 8.0%, net earnings $11.5M, operating cash flow $131M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $380M | -8% | -0.9% |
| Gross profit | $136M | +1% | +7% |
| Operating profit | $30.3M | 0% | +17% |
| Net earnings | $11.5M | -18% | +188% |
| Operating cash flow | $131M | — | +84% |
| Free cash flow | $128M | — | +93% |
What changed
Revenue was $380.3M in Q3 2026, down 1% year over year and down 8% from the previous quarter. Acco Brands Americas was the largest line at 58% of revenue. Acco Brands Americas lost $7.8M year over year (down 3%), 229% of the total change.
Gross margin was 35.7%, up 2.7 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $30.3M, a 8.0% margin (up 1.2 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 5% against a revenue fall of 1%. Net earnings were $11.5M, up 188% year over year. The effective tax rate was 30.7%.
Operating cash flow was $131.4M (up 84% year over year), 1143% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $16.1M of depreciation and amortization and $2.9M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $100.9M. After itions to property, plant and equipment ($3.8M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $127.6M.
Questions
What was Acco Brands' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Acco Brands (ACCO) reported revenue of $380M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -0.9% from a year earlier and -8% from the quarter before.
Was Acco Brands profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $30.3M (8.0% of revenue) and net earnings $11.5M.
Source: Acco Brands 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.