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Acme United (ACU) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026
Acme United (ACU) reported revenue of $62.7M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +16% from a year earlier and +20% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.9%, net earnings $5.1M (8.1% of revenue).
Acme United, Q2 2026: revenue $62.7M (+16% year over year), operating margin 10.9%, net earnings $5.1M, operating cash flow $13.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $62.7M | +20% | +16% |
| Gross profit | $26.7M | +28% | +20% |
| Operating profit | $6.8M | +291% | +7% |
| Net earnings | $5.1M | +413% | +6% |
| Operating cash flow | $13.1M | — | +107% |
| Free cash flow | $12.1M | — | +156% |
What changed
Revenue was $62.7M in Q2 2026, up 16% year over year and up 20% from the previous quarter. United States Segment was the largest line at 84% of revenue. United States Segment added $7.8M year over year (up 17%), 89% of the total change.
Gross margin was 42.6%, up 1.5 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $6.8M, a 10.9% margin (down 0.9 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 5% reached operating profit, below the 12% margin then. Operating expenses grew 26% against revenue growth of 16%. Net earnings were $5.1M, up 6% year over year. The effective tax rate was 19.9%.
Operating cash flow was $13.1M (up 107% year over year), 260% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $1.9M of depreciation and amortization and $370K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $5.8M. Capital expenditures of $1.1M left free cash flow of $12.1M.
Questions
What was Acme United's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Acme United (ACU) reported revenue of $62.7M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +16% from a year earlier and +20% from the quarter before.
Was Acme United profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $6.8M (10.9% of revenue) and net earnings $5.1M.
Source: Acme United 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.