ArcBest Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
ArcBest has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 20.9%, while the Transportation industry saw earnings growing at 9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.8% per year. ArcBest's return on equity is 14.8%, and it has net margins of 4.5%.
Key information
20.9%
Earnings growth rate
22.1%
EPS growth rate
| Transportation Industry Growth | 15.6% |
| Revenue growth rate | 10.8% |
| Return on equity | 14.8% |
| Net Margin | 4.5% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
ArcBest Corporation: The Trucking Stock That Defies Gravity (And Logic)
Dec 16ArcBest Corporation: An Upgrade Isn't Far Off If Shares Keep Falling Like This
Dec 08Should You Think About Buying ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) Now?
Oct 31
Estimating The Fair Value Of ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)
Oct 16ArcBest Corporation's (NASDAQ:ARCB) Shares Not Telling The Full Story
Oct 01These 4 Measures Indicate That ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Sep 14ArcBest: Clear Skies And Clear Roads Ahead, Upgrading To Hold
Jul 09Estimating The Fair Value Of ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)
Jul 04ArcBest: Near-Term Challenges (Ratings Downgrade)
Jun 14Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)?
Jun 06The Price Is Right For ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)
May 21Is ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) A Risky Investment?
Mar 28Are Investors Undervaluing ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) By 21%?
Mar 12ArcBest: The Wonderful Ride Has Come To An End For Now
Mar 04ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
Feb 07Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)?
Jan 04We Think ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Dec 15Is ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) A Risky Investment?
Sep 15Is There Now An Opportunity In ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)?
Aug 25Calculating The Fair Value Of ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)
Jul 27These 4 Measures Indicate That ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
May 24At US$87.82, Is ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) Worth Looking At Closely?
May 06Is Now The Time To Put ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) On Your Watchlist?
Apr 21Estimating The Fair Value Of ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)
Mar 20Is ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) A Risky Investment?
Feb 06Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How ArcBest makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 24 | 4,267 | 193 | 63 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 4,332 | 128 | 65 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,358 | 120 | 69 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 4,427 | 142 | 74 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 4,501 | 130 | 79 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 4,649 | 184 | 78 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 4,867 | 245 | 77 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 5,029 | 295 | 75 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 5,051 | 324 | 72 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 4,792 | 299 | 70 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 4,419 | 258 | 67 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,766 | 210 | 65 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,611 | 172 | 66 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,390 | 138 | 63 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 3,068 | 93 | -145 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,940 | 71 | 56 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,841 | 42 | 54 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,834 | 28 | 52 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,978 | 37 | 253 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,988 | 40 | 46 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 3,045 | 61 | 42 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 3,084 | 85 | 42 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 3,106 | 62 | 46 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 3,094 | 67 | 37 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 3,030 | 88 | 35 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 2,948 | 62 | 31 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 2,875 | 77 | 31 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,826 | 59 | 34 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 2,804 | 25 | 30 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 2,774 | 23 | 30 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 2,730 | 17 | 29 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 2,700 | 19 | 29 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 2,660 | 22 | 31 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 2,656 | 28 | 31 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 2,675 | 38 | 23 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 2,667 | 44 | 29 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 2,684 | 53 | 27 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 2,686 | 53 | 26 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 2,648 | 50 | 25 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 2,613 | 44 | 25 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 14 | 2,526 | 40 | 22 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 2,439 | 35 | 23 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 14 | 2,357 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 13 | 2,300 | 15 | 22 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ARCB has a large one-off gain of $51.1M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th September, 2024.
Growing Profit Margin: ARCB's current net profit margins (4.5%) are higher than last year (2.9%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ARCB's earnings have grown significantly by 20.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: ARCB's earnings growth over the past year (48.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (20.9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: ARCB earnings growth over the past year (48.7%) exceeded the Transportation industry -3.6%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: ARCB's Return on Equity (14.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/22 21:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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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.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Benjamin Hartford | Baird |
| Kenneth Hoexter | BofA Global Research |
| Matthew Brooklier | Buckingham Research Group Inc. |