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Acme United Q3 2025 earnings summary

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Q3 2025 earnings summary21 Oct, 2025

Executive summary

  • Net revenues for Q3 2025 were $49.1 million, up 2% year-over-year; net income was $1.9 million, down 14% from last year, with diluted EPS at $0.46, down from $0.54.

  • Operating income for Q3 2025 increased 3% year-over-year to $3.0 million.

  • First aid products, about two-thirds of revenues, grew 9% in Q3; e-commerce and recurring refill sales were strong.

  • School and office product sales declined due to tariff-related order cancellations.

  • Gross margin improved to 39.1% in Q3 2025 from 38.5% in Q3 2024.

Financial highlights

  • Q3 2025 net sales: $49.1 million vs. $48.2 million in Q3 2024.

  • Q3 2025 net income: $1.9 million vs. $2.2 million in Q3 2024.

  • Gross margin for Q3 2025: 39.1% vs. 38.5% in Q3 2024; nine-month gross margin: 39.8% vs. 39.0%.

  • SG&A expenses were $16.2 million (33% of sales), up from $15.6 million (33%) in Q3 2024.

  • Free cash flow for the twelve months ended September 30, 2025: $11.1 million, before a $6 million facility purchase.

Outlook and guidance

  • Expecting continued growth in first aid business and gradual improvement in Westcott sales.

  • Anticipates increased promotional activity and market stability in coming quarters.

  • New Spill Magic facility to be fully operational by end of March 2026, increasing production capacity.

  • Next-generation automated refill system for first aid launched in September, with broader impact expected in 2026.

  • Company is well-positioned for internal growth and acquisitions, particularly in the first aid segment.

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Acme United Corporation is a supplier of cutting, measuring, and safety products for the school, home, office, and industrial markets. The company manufactures and distributes scissors, first aid kits, rulers, and utility knives, among other items, under various brand names. Its products are sold through mass market retailers, industrial distributors, and e-commerce platforms. Acme United Corporation is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, and its shares are listed on the NYSE American.

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