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Acme United (ACU) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 6, 2026
Acme United (ACU) reported revenue of $52.3M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +14% from a year earlier and +10% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 3.3%, net earnings $985K (1.9% of revenue).
Acme United, Q1 2026: revenue $52.3M (+14% year over year), operating margin 3.3%, net earnings $985K, operating cash flow −$2.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $52.3M | +10% | +14% |
| Gross profit | $20.8M | +15% | +16% |
| Operating profit | $1.7M | -40% | -28% |
| Net earnings | $985K | -48% | -40% |
| Operating cash flow | −$2.2M | -127% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $52.3M in Q1 2026, up 14% year over year and up 10% from the previous quarter. United States Segment was the largest line at 84% of revenue. United States Segment added $4.6M year over year (up 12%), 73% of the total change.
Gross margin was 39.7%, up 0.8 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $1.7M, a 3.3% margin (down 1.9 points year over year). Operating profit fell $680K even though revenue rose $6.3M versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 23% against revenue growth of 14%. Net earnings were $1.0M, down 40% year over year. The effective tax rate was 20.8%.
Operating cash flow was −$2.2M. Non-cash charges added back $2.0M of depreciation and amortization and $319K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $5.5M. Capital expenditures of $1.9M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$4.1M.
Questions
What was Acme United's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Acme United (ACU) reported revenue of $52.3M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +14% from a year earlier and +10% from the quarter before.
Was Acme United profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $1.7M (3.3% of revenue) and net earnings $985K.
Source: Acme United 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.