ArcBest Future Growth

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ArcBest is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 3.3% and 4.3% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 4.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 15.8% in 3 years.

Key information

3.3%

Earnings growth rate

4.6%

EPS growth rate

Transportation earnings growth17.6%
Revenue growth rate4.3%
Future return on equity15.8%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated19 Dec 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

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Dec 16

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Dec 08

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Oct 31
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Oct 16
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Oct 01
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Sep 14
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Jul 04
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Jun 14

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)?

Jun 06
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)?

The Price Is Right For ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)

May 21
The Price Is Right For ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)

Is ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) A Risky Investment?

Mar 28
Is ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) A Risky Investment?

Are Investors Undervaluing ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) By 21%?

Mar 12
Are Investors Undervaluing ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) By 21%?

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Mar 04

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Feb 07
ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)?

Jan 04
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)?

We Think ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Dec 15
We Think ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Is ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) A Risky Investment?

Sep 15
Is ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) A Risky Investment?

Is There Now An Opportunity In ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)?

Aug 25
Is There Now An Opportunity In ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)?

Calculating The Fair Value Of ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)

Jul 27
Calculating The Fair Value Of ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)

These 4 Measures Indicate That ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

May 24
These 4 Measures Indicate That ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

At US$87.82, Is ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) Worth Looking At Closely?

May 06
At US$87.82, Is ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) Worth Looking At Closely?

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Apr 21
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Estimating The Fair Value Of ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)

Mar 20
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Is ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) A Risky Investment?

Feb 06
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Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:ARCB - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20264,6922071734338
12/31/20254,34716312138312
12/31/20244,1831606631912
9/30/20244,26719381356N/A
6/30/20244,332128104359N/A
3/31/20244,35812056308N/A
12/31/20234,42714290322N/A
9/30/20234,501130101315N/A
6/30/20234,649184193390N/A
3/31/20234,867245323503N/A
12/31/20225,029295305471N/A
9/30/20225,051324325436N/A
6/30/20224,792299260362N/A
3/31/20224,419258203290N/A
12/31/20213,766210245324N/A
9/30/20213,611172207293N/A
6/30/20213,390138200270N/A
3/31/20213,06893143205N/A
12/31/20202,94071149206N/A
9/30/20202,84142130184N/A
6/30/20202,8342894172N/A
3/31/20202,97837103197N/A
12/31/20192,9884068170N/A
9/30/20193,04561134220N/A
6/30/20193,08485145216N/A
3/31/20193,10662157220N/A
12/31/20183,09467201255N/A
9/30/20183,03088158229N/A
6/30/20182,94862N/A220N/A
3/31/20182,87577N/A182N/A
12/31/20172,82659N/A152N/A
9/30/20172,80425N/A119N/A
6/30/20172,77423N/A110N/A
3/31/20172,73017N/A101N/A
12/31/20162,70019N/A112N/A
9/30/20162,66022N/A116N/A
6/30/20162,65628N/A125N/A
3/31/20162,67538N/A147N/A
12/31/20152,66744N/A149N/A
9/30/20152,68453N/A145N/A
6/30/20152,68653N/A161N/A
3/31/20152,64850N/A148N/A
12/31/20142,61344N/A144N/A
9/30/20142,52640N/A145N/A
6/30/20142,43935N/A123N/A
3/31/20142,35723N/A100N/A
12/31/20132,30015N/A94N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: ARCB's forecast earnings growth (3.3% per year) is above the savings rate (2.6%).

Earnings vs Market: ARCB's earnings (3.3% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (15.2% per year).

High Growth Earnings: ARCB's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: ARCB's revenue (4.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (9.1% per year).

High Growth Revenue: ARCB's revenue (4.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: ARCB's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (15.8%).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 21:20
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

ArcBest Corporation is covered by 31 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Benjamin HartfordBaird
Kenneth HoexterBofA Global Research
Matthew BrooklierBuckingham Research Group Inc.