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Acme United (ACU) Q3 2025 earnings results (third quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Nov 6, 2025
Acme United (ACU) reported revenue of $49.1M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +2% from a year earlier and -9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 6.1%, net earnings $1.9M (3.9% of revenue).
Acme United, Q3 2025: revenue $49.1M (+2% year over year), operating margin 6.1%, net earnings $1.9M, operating cash flow $7.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $49.1M | -9% | +2% |
| Gross profit | $19.2M | -13% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $3.0M | -53% | +3% |
| Net earnings | $1.9M | -60% | -15% |
| Operating cash flow | $7.1M | +12% | -20% |
| Free cash flow | $301K | -94% | -96% |
What changed
Revenue was $49.1M in Q3 2025, up 2% year over year and down 9% from the previous quarter. United States Segment was the largest line at 84% of revenue. Europe Segment added $483K year over year (up 13%), 54% of the total change.
Gross margin was 39.1%, up 0.6 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $3.0M, a 6.1% margin (up 0.1 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 9% reached operating profit, above the 6% margin then. Operating expenses grew 4% against revenue growth of 2%. Net earnings were $1.9M, down 15% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.0%.
Operating cash flow was $7.1M (down 20% year over year), 372% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $1.6M of depreciation and amortization and $843K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $2.7M. Capital expenditures of $6.8M left free cash flow of $301K.
Questions
What was Acme United's revenue in the third quarter 2025?
Acme United (ACU) reported revenue of $49.1M for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), +2% from a year earlier and -9% from the quarter before.
Was Acme United profitable in the third quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $3.0M (6.1% of revenue) and net earnings $1.9M.
Source: Acme United 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.