Acme United Corporation (ACU) Earnings History
Profitable41 years of earnings data (1985–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Acme United Corporation (ACU) Earnings Overview
As of July 8, 2026, Acme United Corporation (ACU) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $10M, reflecting +1.6% year-over-year growth. The company earned $2.29 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 5.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, ACU's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +1.5%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $18M in fiscal 2023.
Acme United Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 39.4%, operating margin of 7.5%, and net margin of 5.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including LCUT (-$28M net income, -4.2% margin), LESL (-$277M net income, -19.1% margin), SMID ($11M net income, 13.4% margin), ACU has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare ACU vs LCUT →
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ACU Historical Earnings Data (1985–2025)
39 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10M | +1.6% | $15M | $2.49 | 5.2% | 7.5% |
| 2024 | $10M | -43.7% | $14M | $2.45 | 5.2% | 7.3% |
| 2023 | $18M | +486.3% | $13M | $4.86 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| 2022 | $3M | -77.8% | $6M | $0.82 | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $14M | +68.6% | $13M | $3.45 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| 2020 | $8M | +46.9% | $11M | $2.31 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| 2019 | $6M | +19.9% | $8M | $1.60 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| 2018 | $5M | +13.5% | $7M | $1.30 | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| 2017 | $4M | -30.7% | $8M | $1.09 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| 2016 | $6M | +22.0% | $8M | $1.64 | 4.7% | 6.8% |
| 2015 | $5M | +0.1% | $7M | $1.30 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 2014 | $5M | +19.6% | $7M | $1.36 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| 2013 | $4M | +12.8% | $6M | $1.22 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 2012 | $4M | +26.2% | $5M | $1.13 | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| 2011 | $3M | +9.3% | $4M | $0.91 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| 2010 | $3M | -9.5% | $3M | $0.81 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 2009 | $3M | -36.4% | $3M | $0.85 | 4.8% | 5.1% |
| 2008 | $4M | +11.1% | $7M | $1.24 | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| 2007 | $4M | +3.5% | $7M | $1.09 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| 2006 | $4M | +32.3% | $7M | $1.05 | 6.8% | 11.8% |
| 2005 | $3M | -9.3% | $5M | $0.78 | 5.9% | 10.7% |
| 2004 | $3M | +165.0% | $5M | $0.85 | 7.5% | 12.7% |
| 2003 | $1M | +85.3% | $2M | $0.34 | 3.5% | 7.1% |
| 2002 | $659,494 | -48.5% | $556,006 | $0.19 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| 2001 | $1M | +20.7% | $2M | $0.36 | 3.5% | 6.8% |
| 2000 | $1M | -51.1% | $2M | $0.30 | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| 1999 | $2M | +227.6% | $600,000 | $0.64 | 6.3% | 1.7% |
| 1998 | -$2M | -950.0% | -$1M | $-0.49 | -4.7% | -2.7% |
| 1997 | $200,000 | +106.3% | -$2M | $0.06 | 0.4% | -4.1% |
| 1996 | -$3M | +63.2% | -$2M | $-0.98 | -6.7% | -4.2% |
| 1995 | -$9M | -8800.0% | -$8M | $-2.57 | -16.7% | -14.4% |
| 1994 | $100,000 | +116.7% | $2M | $0.04 | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| 1993 | $-600,000 | -20.0% | $500,000 | $-0.18 | -1.1% | 1.0% |
| 1992 | $-500,000 | -138.5% | $600,000 | $-0.16 | -0.9% | 1.1% |
| 1991 | $1M | +0.0% | $3M | $0.41 | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| 1990 | $1M | +186.7% | $2M | $0.40 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 1989 | -$2M | -200.0% | -$1M | $-0.46 | -4.0% | -2.9% |
| 1986 | $-500,000 | -141.7% | $400,000 | $-0.14 | -1.4% | 1.1% |
| 1985 | $1M | - | $3M | $0.38 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
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ACU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ACU stock.
What is ACU earnings per share (EPS)?
ACU trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $2.29, reflecting +1.6% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +1.5%. Complete EPS history from 1985 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Acme United Corporation's net income?
Acme United Corporation (ACU) trailing twelve-month net income is $10M as of 2025. Earnings grew +1.6% year-over-year. Acme United Corporation has been profitable for 27 consecutive years.
Is ACU profitable?
Yes, ACU is profitable with a TTM net income of $10M and a net profit margin of +5.2%. Acme United Corporation has generated profits for 27 consecutive years.
What is ACU's earnings growth rate?
ACU compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +1.6%, 3-Year: +44.8%, 5-Year: +1.5%, 10-Year: +6.7%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1985 to 2025.
What are ACU's profit margins?
Acme United Corporation net profit margin is +5.2%, operating margin is +7.5%, and gross margin is +39.4%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +9.1%.
Is ACU growing earnings?
ACU earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of +1.6% trails the 5-year CAGR of +1.5%. TTM net income is $10M.
What was ACU's best earnings year?
Acme United Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $18M, achieved in fiscal year 2023. Earnings history on this page spans 1985 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were ACU's earnings last quarter?
ACU's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $985000.00 with diluted EPS of $0.24. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.