Acme United(ACU)Q3销售创纪录增18%、净利增80%，但EPS增长主要由一次性关税退税拉动

SHELTON, Conn.
,
Oct. 27, 2026
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Acme United Corporation
(NYSE American: ACU) today announced that net sales for the quarter ended
September 30, 2026
, were
$58.0 million
compared to
$49.1 million
for the same period in 2025, an increase of 18%. Excluding sales resulting from the acquisition of the assets of My Medic on
January 15, 2026
, comparable three-month sales increased 10%. Net sales for the nine months ended
September 30, 2026
, were
$173.0 million
, compared to
$149.0 million
in the same period in 2025, an increase of 16%. Excluding My Medic sales, comparable nine-month sales increased 8%.
Net income was
$3.4 million
, or
$0.80
per diluted share, for the quarter ended
September 30, 2026
, compared to
$1.9 million
, or
$0.46
per diluted share, for the same period in 2025, an increase of 80% in net income and 74% in diluted earnings per share. Net income for the nine months ended
September 30, 2026
, was
$9.5 million
, or
$2.29
per diluted share, compared to
$8.3 million
, or
$2.03
per diluted share, for the same period in 2025, an increase of 14% in net income and 13% in diluted earnings per share.
Chairman and CEO,
Walter C. Johnsen
said, “We had record sales in the quarter, with growth in all our business units and internationally. Back-to-school sales were strong. The My Medic integration is progressing on plan, and we are beginning to receive retail and distribution commitments for its product lines next year.”
The Company applied for and received
$6.0 million
in IEEPA tariff refunds and in the third quarter of 2026, the Company recognized
$4.0 million
of the refund as a reduction of cost of goods sold. The remaining
$2.0 million
was recorded as an accrued liability on the balance sheet as of
September 30, 2026
. In the third quarter, the Company also recorded
$1.0 million
of variable compensation expense related to the refund, included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Additionally, in the third quarter of 2026, cost of goods sold included
$1.8 million
of costs accrued in connection with the close of our DMT sharpening facility and the related move of production of the DMT products to more cost-effective facilities in
Asia
. Net income for the three- and nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2026
also included approximately
$0.4 million
of tax benefits resulting from stock option exercises.
The My Medic business acquired in
January 2026
, sells tactical, trauma and emergency response products directly to consumers, contributed to sales growth but due to the seasonal nature of the My Medic business there was minimal impact on earnings in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2026. As a direct-to-consumer business, My Medic has historically generated the majority of its profitability in the fourth quarter and we expect this pattern to continue.
Mr. Johnsen
continued, “Transportation and many raw materials are increasing in cost. We continue to address these issues by using new robotics in our plants, sourcing very competitively, and consolidating operations. Later this year, we plan to close our DMT plant in
Massachusetts
and shift production and fulfillment to other locations and offshore. The annual savings from the closure are expected to be more than
$1.0 million
in 2027.
Mr. Johnsen
concluded, “Our balance sheet is strong, and we continue to look for acquisitions that fit our strategic criteria.”
For the third quarter of 2026, net sales in the
U.S
. segment increased 20% compared to the same period in 2025. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2026
, net sales in the
U.S
. segment increased 17% compared to the same period in 2025. The sales increases for the three- and nine-month periods were due to strong sales across all product lines and contribution from the acquisition of the My Medic business.
European net sales for the third quarter of 2026 increased 5% in
U.S
. dollars and 7% in local currency compared to the third quarter of 2025. Net sales for the nine months ended
September 30, 2026
, increased 20% in
U.S
. dollars and 15% in local currency compared to the same period of 2025. The sales increases for the three- and nine-month periods were due primarily to higher ecommerce sales and contribution from the line of cutting and sharpening products acquired in
Germany
on
October 1, 2025
.
Net sales in
Canada
for the third quarter of 2026 increased 9% in
U.S
. dollars and 12% in local currency compared to the same period in 2025. Net sales for the nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2026
, increased 8% in both
U.S
. dollars and local currency compared to the same period of 2025. The sales increases for the three- and nine-month periods were due to higher sales of first-aid products.
Gross margin was 45.3% in the third quarter of 2026 versus 39.1% in the comparable period last year. Gross margin for the third quarter included a benefit of approximately 690 basis points from the tariff refund partially offset by approximately 310 basis points related to the DMT facility closure costs. Gross margin was 42.6% for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2026
, compared to 39.8% for the same period in 2025. Gross margin for the nine months ended
September 30, 2026
included a benefit of approximately 230 basis points from the tariff refund partially offset by approximately 105 basis points related to the DMT closure costs. Excluding the impact of the tariff refund and DMT closure costs, gross margin remained above prior-year levels primarily driven by the inclusion of the new My Medic direct to consumer business.
The Company’s bank debt less cash as of
September 30, 2026
was
$29.7 million
compared to
$23.1 million
as of
September 30, 2025
. During the twelve-month period ended
September 30, 2026
, the Company paid approximately
$14.5 million
for the acquisition of the assets of My Medic (
$18.6 million
purchase price less
$4.1 million
of holdbacks), distributed approximately
$2.4 million
in dividends on its common stock and purchased the cutting and sharpening line of products in
Germany
for approximately
$1.6 million
. During the same period, the Company generated approximately
$13.8 million
in free cash flow, including
$6.0 million
in tariff refunds.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Acme United
will hold a conference call to discuss its quarterly results, which will be broadcast on
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
, at
12:00 p.m. ET
. To listen or participate in a question-and-answer session, dial 877-407-0784
.
International callers may dial 201-689-8560. The confirmation code is 13763109. You may access the live webcast of the conference call through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website,
www.acmeunited.com
. A replay may be accessed under Investor Relations, Audio Archives.
About Acme United
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its leading brands include
First Aid Only
®,
First Aid Central
®,
Physicians
Care
®, Pac-Kit®,
Spill Magic
®,
Westcott
®,
Clauss
®,
DMT
®,
Med-Nap
®,
Elite First Aid
® and
My Medic
®. For more information, visit
www.acmeunited.com
.
Forward Looking Statements
The Company may from time to time make written or oral “forward-looking statements” including statements contained in this release and in other communications by the Company, which are made in good faith pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to us. When used therein this document, words like “may,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “potential,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from our current expectations.
Forward-looking statements in this release, including without limitation, statements related to the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may impact the Company’s business, operations and financial results.
These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the following: (i) changes in the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions, which may be made at any time at the discretion of the Company; (ii) the impact of volatility in global economic conditions, including the impact on the Company’s suppliers and customers; (iii) international trade policies of the United States or foreign governments and their impact on demand for our products and our competitive position, including the imposition of new tariffs, changes in existing tariff rates or the threat of any such action; (iv) the continuing adverse impact of inflation, including product costs, and interest rates; (v) potential adverse effects on the Company, its customers, and suppliers resulting from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; (vi) additional disruptions in the Company’s supply chains, whether caused by pandemics, natural disasters, including trucker shortages, strikes, port closures or otherwise; (vii) labor related costs the Company has and may continue to incur, including costs of acquiring and training new employees and rising wages and benefits; (viii) currency fluctuations; (ix) the Company’s ability to effectively manage its inventory in a rapidly changing business environment; (x) changes in client needs and consumer spending habits; (xi) the impact of competition; (xii) the impact of technological changes including, specifically, the growth of online marketing and sales activity; and (xiii) the Company’s ability to manage its growth effectively, including its ability to successfully integrate any business it might acquire; and (xiv) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT:
Paul G. Driscoll
Acme United Corporation
1 Waterview Drive
Shelton, CT
06484
Phone: (203) 254-6060
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
THIRD QUARTER REPORT 2026
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
Amounts in 000's except per share data
September 30, 2026
September 30, 2025
Net sales
$
58,013
$
49,063
Cost of goods sold
31,713
29,868
Gross profit
26,300
19,195
Selling, general and administrative expenses
21,837
16,188
Operating income
4,463
3,007
Net interest expense
594
422
Other expense, net
6
146
Income before income tax expense
3,863
2,439
Income tax expense
428
536
Net income
$
3,435
$
1,903
Shares outstanding - basic
3,909
3,802
Shares outstanding - diluted
4,296
4,168
Earnings per share - basic
$
0.88
$
0.50
Earnings per share - diluted
0.80
0.46
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
THIRD QUARTER REPORT 2026
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Amounts in 000's except per share data
September 30, 2026
September 30, 2025
Net sales
$
173,030
$
149,018
Cost of goods sold
99,257
89,756
Gross profit
73,773
59,262
Selling, general and administrative expenses
60,736
47,438
Operating income
13,037
11,824
Net interest expense
1,613
1,222
Other expense (income), net
17
(44
)
Income before income tax expense
11,407
10,646
Income tax expense
1,938
2,338
Net income
$
9,469
$
8,308
Shares outstanding - basic
3,851
3,781
Shares outstanding - diluted
4,134
4,091
Earnings per share - basic
$
2.46
$
2.20
Earnings per share - diluted
2.29
2.03
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
THIRD QUARTER REPORT 2026
(Unaudited)
Amounts in
$000
's
September 30, 2026
September 30, 2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
7,944
$
5,146
Accounts receivable, net
36,193
30,034
Inventories
69,034
60,163
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
3,718
3,363
Total current assets
116,889
98,706
Property, plant and equipment, net
39,432
38,691
Operating lease right of use asset
9,179
7,261
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization
32,451
18,476
Goodwill
9,908
9,908
Total assets
$
207,859
$
173,042
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
10,304
$
6,488
Operating lease liability - short term
1,189
1,427
Mortgage payable - short term
467
450
Other current liabilities
18,057
13,722
Total current liabilities
30,017
22,087
Long-term debt
28,090
18,255
Mortgage payable - long term
9,125
9,556
Operating lease liability - long term
8,081
5,900
Deferred income taxes
3,685
1,465
Other non-current liabilities
3,995
15
Total liabilities
82,993
57,278
Total stockholders' equity
124,866
115,764
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
207,859
$
173,042
Source: Acme United Corporation