Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) announced today its third‑quarter 2025 financial results. Net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 were $49.1 million, up 2% from $48.2 million in the same period last year. Net income was $1.9 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, a 14% decline from $2.2 million ($0.54 EPS) reported for the third quarter of 2024.
First‑aid revenues increased 9% driven by online and refill sales, while Westcott cutting‑tool sales fell due to tariff‑related customer cancellations. European sales grew 13% in U.S. dollars, and Canadian sales increased 5% in U.S. dollars, reflecting strong first‑aid demand. Gross margin for the quarter was 39.1%, up from 38.5% a year earlier.
Bank debt less cash stood at $23.1 million on September 30, 2025, down from $26.7 million a year earlier. The company generated $11.1 million in free cash flow during the twelve‑month period ended September 30, 2025, and paid $2.3 million in dividends. A new $6 million facility in Tennessee was purchased in July 2025 to expand the Spill Magic business.
Chairman and CEO Walter C. Johnsen said the company continues to manage tariff uncertainty, that operating income increased 3%, and that the balance sheet remains strong, supporting ongoing growth.
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