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Acme United (ACU) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
8-K filed Oct 27, 2026
Acme United (ACU) reported revenue of $58.0M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +18% from a year earlier and -7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 7.7%, net earnings $3.4M (5.9% of revenue).
Acme United, Q3 2026: revenue $58.0M (+18% year over year), operating margin 7.7%, net earnings $3.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $58.0M | -7% | +18% |
| Gross profit | $26.3M | -1% | +37% |
| Operating profit | $4.5M | -35% | +48% |
| Net earnings | $3.4M | -32% | +81% |
What changed
Revenue was $58.0M in Q3 2026, up 18% year over year and down 7% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 45.3%, up 6.2 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $4.5M, a 7.7% margin (up 1.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 16% reached operating profit, above the 6% margin then. Operating expenses grew 35% against revenue growth of 18%. Net earnings were $3.4M, up 81% year over year. The effective tax rate was 11.1%.
Questions
What was Acme United's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Acme United (ACU) reported revenue of $58.0M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +18% from a year earlier and -7% from the quarter before.
Was Acme United profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $4.5M (7.7% of revenue) and net earnings $3.4M.
Source: Acme United 8-K on SEC EDGAR.