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Acme United (ACU) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2025
Acme United (ACU) reported revenue of $54.0M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), -3% from a year earlier and +17% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.8%, net earnings $4.8M (8.8% of revenue).
Acme United, Q2 2025: revenue $54.0M (-3% year over year), operating margin 11.8%, net earnings $4.8M, operating cash flow $6.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $54.0M | +17% | -3% |
| Gross profit | $22.1M | +24% | -2% |
| Operating profit | $6.4M | +163% | +0.2% |
| Net earnings | $4.8M | +187% | +7% |
| Operating cash flow | $6.3M | — | -8% |
| Free cash flow | $4.7M | — | +7% |
What changed
Revenue was $54.0M in Q2 2025, down 3% year over year and up 17% from the previous quarter. United States Segment was the largest line at 83% of revenue. United States Segment lost $2.5M year over year (down 5%), 172% of the total change.
Gross margin was 41.0%, up 0.2 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $6.4M, a 11.8% margin (up 0.3 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 3% while revenue fell 3%. Net earnings were $4.8M, up 7% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.9%.
Operating cash flow was $6.3M (down 8% year over year), 133% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $1.5M of depreciation and amortization and $374K of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $1.6M left free cash flow of $4.7M.
Questions
What was Acme United's revenue in the second quarter 2025?
Acme United (ACU) reported revenue of $54.0M for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), -3% from a year earlier and +17% from the quarter before.
Was Acme United profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $6.4M (11.8% of revenue) and net earnings $4.8M.
Source: Acme United 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.