Ace Hardware is a member-owned retail cooperative that supports thousands of locally operated hardware stores. Instead of a single corporate chain model, Ace’s scale comes from a shared supply chain, merchandising programs, marketing, and distribution infrastructure that helps independent owners compete with big-box retailers.
That cooperative structure means the clearest public metrics are financial performance at the cooperative level (revenue and net income) and footprint growth (domestic store count, plus global store reach).
Ace Hardware by the Numbers
- Revenue: $10.0B (FY2025)
- Net income: $293.4M (FY2025)
- U.S. domestic store count: 5,250 (end of FY2025)
- Domestic net growth: +106 stores vs FY2024
- Worldwide footprint: 8,800+ stores (reported)
Key Ace Hardware Metrics
| Metric | Value | Year (as reported) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-year revenue | $10.0 billion | Fiscal 2025 | Ace press release |
| Net income | $293.4 million | Fiscal 2025 | Ace press release |
| Domestic store count | 5,250 | End of fiscal 2025 | Ace press release |
| Domestic store growth | +106 stores vs fiscal 2024 | End of fiscal 2025 | Ace press release |
| Global store footprint | 8,800+ stores worldwide | Reported Feb 2026 | Retail Dive |
How Ace’s Cooperative Model Works
- Local ownership: many Ace stores are independently owned and operated.
- Shared supply chain: Ace supports stores with distribution and merchandising programs.
- Brand + service promise: local service positioning (“helpful hardware”) is part of Ace’s differentiation.
FAQ
How many Ace Hardware stores are there?
Ace ended fiscal 2025 with 5,250 domestic stores, and retail coverage has described Ace as having more than 8,800 stores worldwide.
How much revenue does Ace Hardware generate?
Ace reported $10.0 billion in full-year revenue for fiscal 2025.
Is Ace Hardware a franchise?
Ace is best described as a retailer cooperative: stores are often locally owned, but supported by cooperative supply chain and brand programs.