ArcBest Corporation

NasdaqGS:ARCB Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.9b

ArcBest Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

ArcBest's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -13.3%, while the Transportation industry saw earnings growing at 0.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.1% per year. ArcBest's return on equity is 4.3%, and it has net margins of 1.4%.

Key information

-13.26%

Earnings growth rate

-11.38%

EPS growth rate

Transportation Industry Growth15.63%
Revenue growth rate1.15%
Return on equity4.35%
Net Margin1.38%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 01

ARCB: Tight Capacity And Softer Tonnage Will Restrain Future Upside Potential

ArcBest's analyst fair value estimate has been revised to $117 from $85, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. These factors are reflected in a series of recent price target increases across Wall Street research.
Seeking Alpha May 26

ArcBest Corporation: The Best Time To Buy Is Definitely Not Now

Summary ArcBest Corporation delivered a strong Q1 2026 revenue recovery, supported by LTL/TL market undercapacity and improved freight rates. Despite revenue growth, ARCB's operating margin compressed to 0.3% due to persistent inflation and elevated fuel and transportation expenses. ARCB's valuation appears stretched, with the stock trading at 118% of its book value growth; technicals remain bullish, but selling pressure is emerging. I reiterate a hold rating, citing overpricing risks, macroeconomic headwinds, and the need for market caution despite robust liquidity and risk mitigants. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update May 04

ARCB: HALO Freight Network And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside Potential

ArcBest's fair value estimate moves from $125 to $150 as analysts adjust price targets higher and highlight updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and an increased future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a cluster of higher price targets for ArcBest, with several bullish analysts marking up their expectations and framing the stock within a group of transportation and logistics companies that they view as attractively valued on updated assumptions.
Narrative Update Apr 20

ARCB: HALO Freight Network And Share Buybacks Will Shape Future Returns

The analyst price target for ArcBest has shifted modestly higher to $125, with analysts citing adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E as key factors behind the updated fair value estimate of $125.00, up from $123.17. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ArcBest has featured a mix of higher and lower price targets, with many bullish analysts lifting their estimates as they update models for the transportation and logistics group.
Narrative Update Apr 05

ARCB: Mixed Trends And Softer Tonnage Will Cap Upside Potential

ArcBest's fair value estimate has shifted to $85 from $81 as analysts recalibrated price targets across the transport group, pointing to mixed but improving mid quarter trends, slightly firmer profit margin assumptions, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple, balanced against updated growth and discount rate inputs. Analyst Commentary Street research on ArcBest has centered on mixed mid quarter trends, a valuation reset across transport peers, and differing views on how quickly margins and volumes might support higher earnings.
Narrative Update Mar 22

ARCB: Tighter Trucking Capacity And HALO Assets Will Support Future Upside

ArcBest's analyst fair value estimate has moved from $115.65 to $123.17, reflecting Street research that generally nudged price targets higher, driven by expectations for firmer revenue growth, slightly better profit margins, and support for asset heavy transport networks viewed as less exposed to AI driven disruption, even as some firms highlighted mixed mid quarter trends and softer recent volumes. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been lifting ArcBest price targets across a wide range, framing the company as a beneficiary of tighter trucking capacity, improving transport trends, and the appeal of physical transport networks that are viewed as less exposed to AI driven disruption.
Narrative Update Mar 08

ARCB: Tighter Trucking Capacity Will Limit Upside As Execution Risks Persist

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for ArcBest to $81 from $64, citing higher Street price targets and views that its physical transportation network and tighter trucking capacity support stronger revenue growth, margins, and a modestly higher future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ArcBest has generally trended toward higher price targets, but you should not ignore areas where investors see risks.
Narrative Update Feb 22

ARCB: Tighter Trucking Capacity And AI Efficiency Expected To Shape 2026 Margins

The analyst price target for ArcBest has moved higher to reflect a series of revised Street models, with several firms lifting targets by $1 to $21 as analysts factor in tighter trucking capacity, potential margin recovery into 2026, and interest in cost conscious, AI enabled transport operators. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ArcBest clusters around a few common themes, with most firms updating price targets as they rethink how tighter trucking capacity, AI enabled operations, and a possible margin rebound into 2026 could affect the story.
Narrative Update Feb 08

ARCB: LTL Margin Dependency On Freight Cycle Is Expected To Persist

The analyst price target for ArcBest has shifted higher to about US$97.42 from US$84.50, as analysts collectively factor in updated assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E, supported by a series of recent target revisions across major research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ArcBest shows a mix of enthusiasm and caution, with several firms lifting price targets while a few take a more reserved view after quarterly results and sector reviews.
Narrative Update Jan 24

ARCB: Tighter Trucking Capacity And AI Efficiencies Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their blended fair value estimate for ArcBest from about $119.80 to $115.65, even as they lift published price targets by $10 to $14, based on expectations that tighter trucking capacity, cost conscious operations and AI enabled efficiencies could support the company over the next few years. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ArcBest clusters around a common theme, with bullish analysts lifting price targets while acknowledging mixed near term freight conditions.
Narrative Update Jan 07

ARCB: Fair Value View Balances LTL Cycle Recovery And Pricing Risks

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for ArcBest higher to $84.50 from $81.00, citing recent price target revisions, expectations for some margin recovery as industrial demand stabilizes, and a view that current valuation offers relatively inexpensive Less Than Truckload exposure despite ongoing volume and pricing questions. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that recent price target increases toward the mid US$80 range reflect confidence that the current share price does not fully capture ArcBest's Less Than Truckload exposure.
Analysis Article Jan 06

Should You Investigate ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) At US$81.72?

ArcBest Corporation ( NASDAQ:ARCB ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 37...
Narrative Update Dec 24

ARCB: Macro Headwinds And Pricing Pressures Will Restrain Freight Cycle Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target for ArcBest to approximately $64 from about $72, as they modestly temper long term revenue growth and valuation multiples despite slightly stronger margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary reflects a mixed but generally more measured stance on ArcBest, with some Bearish analysts trimming targets even as others highlight upside tied to an improving freight cycle and company specific margin initiatives.
Analysis Article Dec 18

ArcBest Corporation's (NASDAQ:ARCB) 27% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

ArcBest Corporation ( NASDAQ:ARCB ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Narrative Update Dec 10

ARCB: Free Cash Flow Will Drive Upside As Freight Cycle Recovers

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on ArcBest by about $0.40 per share, reflecting slightly lower fair value and profit margin assumptions, even as they highlight improving revenue growth prospects, operating leverage to a freight upturn, and a still-attractive valuation backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a divided but generally constructive view on ArcBest, as analysts weigh the companys long term earnings algorithm and operating leverage against ongoing macro and pricing uncertainties.
Narrative Update Nov 26

ARCB: Free Cash Flow Strength Will Unlock Multiyear Upside In Freight Upturn

Analysts have lowered ArcBest's fair value estimate from approximately $84.67 to $81.42. This change reflects more cautious expectations around revenue growth and profit margins, despite continued optimism about its long-term positioning and potential earnings leverage in an improving freight cycle.
Narrative Update Nov 10

ARCB: Free Cash Flow Surge Will Drive Multiyear Earnings Upside

ArcBest's analyst price target was lowered by $4.00 to $84.67, as analysts highlighted recalibrated estimates due to tempered freight demand. This comes despite ongoing expectations for margin improvement and operating leverage.
Analysis Article Nov 08

Results: ArcBest Corporation Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts

Shareholders might have noticed that ArcBest Corporation ( NASDAQ:ARCB ) filed its quarterly result this time last...
Analysis Article Nov 07

ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.12

The board of ArcBest Corporation ( NASDAQ:ARCB ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 28th of November...
Analysis Article Jun 29

ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9.6x ArcBest Corporation ( NASDAQ:ARCB ) may be sending bullish signals at...
Analysis Article Jun 10

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)?

ArcBest Corporation ( NASDAQ:ARCB ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over...
Analysis Article May 16

Is ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) Trading At A 46% Discount?

Key Insights ArcBest's estimated fair value is US$125 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...
Analysis Article May 01

ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.12

ArcBest Corporation ( NASDAQ:ARCB ) will pay a dividend of $0.12 on the 23rd of May. Including this payment, the...
Seeking Alpha Mar 23

ArcBest Corporation: An Attractive Ride, Even In Light Of Major Challenges

Summary ArcBest Corporation, a logistics firm, has faced significant pressure, with shares down 32.4% since December, despite attractive cash flows and low debt. Recent financial results show an 8.1% revenue drop and a 40.6% net income decline, driven by weakness in both Asset-Based and Asset-Light segments. Tariffs and rising truck costs pose challenges, but ArcBest's low net debt of $31.9 million mitigates insolvency risk, suggesting long-term potential. Despite near-term risks, ArcBest's current valuation and financial stability make it a compelling long-term buy, prompting an upgrade from ‘hold’ to ‘buy’. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Feb 11

We Think That There Are Some Issues For ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

The recent earnings posted by ArcBest Corporation ( NASDAQ:ARCB ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we...
Analysis Article Feb 04

When Should You Buy ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB)?

While ArcBest Corporation ( NASDAQ:ARCB ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention...
Analysis Article Jan 20

Is There An Opportunity With ArcBest Corporation's (NASDAQ:ARCB) 35% Undervaluation?

Key Insights The projected fair value for ArcBest is US$154 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity ArcBest's US$100...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How ArcBest makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:ARCB Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 264,04256680
31 Dec 254,01060700
30 Sep 254,03997760
30 Jun 254,054158770
31 Mar 254,110179760
31 Dec 244,179173730
30 Sep 244,267193630
30 Jun 244,332128650
31 Mar 244,358120690
31 Dec 234,427142740
30 Sep 234,501130790
30 Jun 234,649184780
31 Mar 234,867245770
31 Dec 225,029295750
30 Sep 225,051324720
30 Jun 224,792299700
31 Mar 224,419258670
31 Dec 213,766210650
30 Sep 213,611172660
30 Jun 213,390138630
31 Mar 213,06893-1450
31 Dec 202,94071560
30 Sep 202,84142540
30 Jun 202,83428520
31 Mar 202,978372530
31 Dec 192,98840460
30 Sep 193,04561420
30 Jun 193,08485420
31 Mar 193,10662460
31 Dec 183,09467370
30 Sep 183,03088350
30 Jun 182,94862310
31 Mar 182,87577310
31 Dec 172,82659340
30 Sep 172,80425300
30 Jun 172,77423300
31 Mar 172,73017290
31 Dec 162,70019290
30 Sep 162,66022310
30 Jun 162,65628310
31 Mar 162,67538230
31 Dec 152,66744290
30 Sep 152,68453270
30 Jun 152,68653260

Quality Earnings: ARCB has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: ARCB's current net profit margins (1.4%) are lower than last year (4.4%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: ARCB's earnings have declined by 13.3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: ARCB's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: ARCB had negative earnings growth (-68.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Transportation industry average (-12.3%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: ARCB's Return on Equity (4.3%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/14 06:40
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

ArcBest Corporation is covered by 25 analysts. 11 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
Ariel RosaCitigroup Inc