Acme United Corporation (ACU) Revenue History
Annual and quarterly revenue from 2013 to 2024
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Revenue Growth Metrics
Revenue Breakdown (FY 2024)
ACU's revenue distribution by segment and geography for fiscal year 2024
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ACU Revenue Analysis (2013–2024)
As of March 2, 2026, Acme United Corporation (ACU) generated trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $195.0 million, reflecting modest growth of +1.9% year-over-year. The most recent quarter (Q3 2025) recorded $49.1 million in revenue, down 9.1% sequentially.
Looking at the longer-term picture, ACU's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +6.4%, indicating steady revenue expansion. The company achieved its highest annual revenue of $194.5 million in 2024, representing a new all-time high.
Revenue diversification analysis shows ACU's business is primarily driven by Product B (61%), and Product A (39%). With over half of revenue concentrated in Product B, the company maintains significant focus in this area while developing other growth vectors.
When compared to Consumer Defensive sector peers including KVUE (-2.9% YoY), and SGI (+51.6% YoY), ACU has underperformed the peer group in terms of revenue growth. Compare ACU vs KVUE →
Peer Comparison
Compare ACU's revenue metrics with industry peers
| Company | TTM Revenue | YoY Growth | 5Y CAGR | Op. Margin | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUCurrent | $195M | +1.9% | +6.4% | 7.3% | |
| KVUE | $15.5B | -2.9% | - | 11.9% | |
| SGI | $7.5B | +51.6% | +15.3% | 13.2% |
Historical Revenue Data
| Year | Revenue | YoY % | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | Op. Income | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194.5M | +1.6% | $76.4M | 39.3% | $14.1M | 7.3% |
| 2023 | $191.5M | -1.3% | $72.2M | 37.7% | $13.2M | 6.9% |
| 2022 | $194.0M | +6.5% | $63.6M | 32.8% | $6.3M | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $182.1M | +11.0% | $64.8M | 35.6% | $12.8M | 7.0% |
| 2020 | $164.0M | +15.1% | $59.6M | 36.3% | $11.4M | 7.0% |
| 2019 | $142.5M | +3.7% | $52.0M | 36.5% | $8.4M | 5.9% |
| 2018 | $137.3M | +5.2% | $50.6M | 36.9% | $7.5M | 5.4% |
| 2017 | $130.6M | +4.8% | $47.9M | 36.7% | $7.9M | 6.0% |
| 2016 | $124.6M | +13.4% | $45.6M | 36.6% | $8.4M | 6.8% |
| 2015 | $109.8M | +2.4% | $39.6M | 36.0% | $7.3M | 6.7% |
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Is ACU's revenue growth accelerating or slowing?
ACU revenue growth slowed to +1.9%, below the 5-year CAGR of +6.4%. TTM revenue is $195M. The deceleration marks a shift from historical growth rates.
What is ACU's long-term revenue growth rate?
Acme United Corporation's 5-year revenue CAGR of +6.4% reflects the variable expansion pattern. Current YoY growth of +1.9% is near this long-term average.
How is ACU's revenue distributed by segment?
ACU reports revenue by product line and geographic region. Annual and quarterly breakdowns from 2013-2024 are available for download. Segment mix reveals concentration and diversification trends.