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Acme United (ACU) Q4 2025 earnings results (fourth quarter 2025)
10-K filed Mar 11, 2026
Acme United (ACU) reported revenue of $47.5M for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +3% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 6.1%, net earnings $1.9M (3.9% of revenue).
Acme United, Q4 2025: revenue $47.5M (+3% year over year), operating margin 6.1%, net earnings $1.9M, operating cash flow $8.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $47.5M | -3% | +3% |
| Gross profit | $18.1M | -5% | +2% |
| Operating profit | $2.9M | -4% | +27% |
| Net earnings | $1.9M | -1% | +10% |
| Operating cash flow | $8.2M | +15% | +28% |
| Free cash flow | $7.3M | 24× | +55% |
What changed
Revenue was $47.5M in Q4 2025, up 3% year over year and down 3% from the previous quarter. United States Segment was the largest line at 83% of revenue.
Gross margin was 38.2%, down 0.5 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $2.9M, a 6.1% margin (up 1.1 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 39% reached operating profit, above the 5% margin then. Operating expenses fell 2% while revenue rose 3%. Net earnings were $1.9M, up 10% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.1%.
Operating cash flow was $8.2M (up 28% year over year), 434% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $1.7M of depreciation and amortization and $364K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $4.2M. Capital expenditures of $899K left free cash flow of $7.3M.
Questions
What was Acme United's revenue in the fourth quarter 2025?
Acme United (ACU) reported revenue of $47.5M for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +3% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before.
Was Acme United profitable in the fourth quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $2.9M (6.1% of revenue) and net earnings $1.9M.
Source: Acme United 10-K on SEC EDGAR.