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ArcBest Corporation ARCB

Industrials — Trucking
Dividend Champion (5y)
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
3.22
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — — — 6 1
Insider Ownership
1.83%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
2,880.00
Revenue
4,204.14
Net Income
16.30
Free Cash Flow
207.07
Net Debt
47.12
Current Ratio
0.97
Debt/Equity
0.17
P/E ratio
183.90
P/S ratio
0.68
P/B ratio
2.27
Past 5Y EPS Growth
36.95%
This Y EPS Growth
85.65%
Next Y EPS Growth
38.82%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
46.82%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.06
Annual Dividend Rate
0.48
Annual Dividend Yield
0.30%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 0.48
—
—
—
2025 0.48
—
—
—
—
2024 0.48
—
—
—
—
2023 0.48
—
—
—
—
2022 0.44
—
—
—
—
2021 0.32
—
—
—
—
2020 0.32
—
—
—
—
2019 0.32
—
—
—
—
2018 0.32
—
—
—
—
2017 0.32
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—
—
2016 0.32
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predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 330.07 157.20 124.23 168.43
Receivables 482.25 430.89 397.26 462.99
Inventory — — — —
Other 11.12 11.05 9.76 8.84
884.78 675.64 626.06 706.49
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 214.00 172.76 154.49 198.23
ST’ Debt 66.95 63.98 87.88 94.48
Other — — — —
701.56 665.99 656.89 729.58
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 998.79 1,184.53 — —
—
’25 967.08 1,022.26 1,048.14 972.69
4,010.16
’24 1,036.42 1,077.83 1,063.12 1,001.65
4,179.02
’23 1,106.09 1,103.46 1,128.35 1,089.54
4,427.44
’22 1,268.09 1,321.69 1,275.73 1,163.50
5,029.01
’21 829.21 948.97 1,016.66 971.34
3,766.19
’20 701.40 627.37 794.98 816.41
2,940.16
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 8.54 129.74 — —
—
’25 (23.40) 108.43 99.26 44.66
228.95
’24 6.47 133.74 88.85 56.80
285.85
’23 20.66 83.09 91.00 127.41
322.17
’22 (11.25) 195.88 165.83 120.37
470.82
’21 22.53 123.37 92.44 85.17
323.52
’20 23.13 58.94 69.20 54.72
205.99
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (2.94) 117.65 — —
—
’25 (37.77) 80.67 56.94 35.41
135.26
’24 (50.92) 80.78 23.10 8.26
61.22
’23 (15.79) 32.22 45.10 36.41
97.93
’22 (29.90) 165.42 138.88 50.61
325.01
’21 17.32 104.57 70.15 66.82
258.86
’20 17.74 49.29 63.46 31.35
161.85
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (0.05) (0.62) — —
—
’25 0.13 1.12 1.72 (0.36)
2.62
’24 (0.10) 1.96 4.23 1.24
7.30
’23 2.84 1.64 1.42 2.01
7.93
’22 2.68 4.00 3.50 1.48
11.69
’21 0.87 2.27 2.38 2.47
7.98
’20 0.07 0.61 1.11 0.89
2.69

Target Price Range

High
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Average
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Low
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Recommendation Rating

2
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 65.16 68.23 91.01 55.19 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 124.03 125.48 153.60 103.63 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15,700 15,000 14,000 14,000 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.32 0.30 0.30 0.29 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,029.01 4,427.44 4,179.02 4,010.16 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.85% 3.90% 5.85% 2.25% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 388.30 186.92 218.71 83.10 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.72% 4.22% 5.23% 2.07% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 298.21 195.43 173.96 60.10 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 140.04 145.73 149.09 170.34 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 204.55 184.33 177.43 175.60 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 12.13 8.14 7.39 2.63 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 19.15 13.41 12.14 10.03 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (5.93) (9.34) (9.54) (4.10) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13.22 4.08 2.60 5.92 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 46.83 51.72 55.80 56.74 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 24.59 24.02 23.55 22.84 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.68 14.91 12.65 28.32 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.34 0.66 0.53 0.42 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.47 2.34 1.67 1.31 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.32 0.63 0.53 0.45 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.02 28.66 36.43 13.26 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 470.82 322.17 285.85 228.95 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (145.81) (224.23) (224.63) (93.70) ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 325.01 97.93 61.22 135.26 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 221.31 183.22 9.66 (30.82) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 264.62 228.94 189.13 223.86 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (61.30) (101.13) 31.93 99.62 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,151.40 1,242.36 1,314.36 1,295.72 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.95% 7.85% 7.08% 2.46% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 22.62% 9.45% 11.35% 4.05% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 28.67% 16.33% 13.61% 4.61% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

ArcBest Corporation (ARCB), a mid-cap LTL freight carrier, has endured a volatile post-pandemic cycle, with shares trading about 9% above the average analyst price target amid lingering optimism from 2022’s revenue peak of $5.03 billion and EPS of $12.13. Revenue has since declined sharply to $4.18 billion in 2024, gross margins eroded to 5.85%, and key metrics like ROE and ROIC halved from pandemic highs, exposing cyclical vulnerabilities in a commoditized industry plagued by overcapacity and softening industrial demand. Yet, a robust balance sheet—shareholders’ equity up 119% since 2016 to $1.31 billion, book value per share at $55.80, and minimal net debt—provides a defensive anchor, even as free cash flow per share plummeted to $2.60 from $13.22.

Insider confidence stands out: no sells in 2025-early 2026, with modest buys from the CFO and a director signaling alignment in a bearish analyst landscape (mean target implies 9% downside, high-end 15% upside). Forecasts project tepid recovery—revenue dipping to $4.01 billion in 2025 before a slight rebound, EPS crashing 44% to $4.12 then jumping 62% in 2026—but persistent margin compression and voracious capex raise reinvestment risks.

For risk-averse investors, ARCB’s 17.6x trailing P/E and 1.3x P/B offer reasonable valuation if freight cycles inflect, but downside from pricing weakness, tariffs, and competition looms large. Insiders’ bets and FCF inflection potential make it a cautious watchlist candidate in trucking’s boom-bust arena—dive deeper for the full risk-reward dissection.

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ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) Latest News

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9 Sep

4 , 9:11 AM
ArcBest reports accelerated August tonnage growth and raises its Q3 asset-light guidance. Accelerated tonnage growth combined with raised quarterly guidance signals stronger operational momentum that can materially lift near-term financial results and investor sentiment.

7 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 9:00 PM
ArcBest (ARCB) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript covering financial results, operations, and outlook. Q2 earnings details typically influence near-term investor sentiment and trading without altering long-term trajectory.

3 Aug

4 , 12:11 AM
ArcBest Corporation posted Q2 results exceeding expectations through strong operational performance. Strong Q2 outperformance signals major positive shift in ArcBest financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

1 Aug

4 , 6:51 AM
ArcBest Corporation advances restructuring and digital initiatives in Q2 while confronting market challenges. Restructuring and digital initiatives represent major strategic moves that could significantly alter company trajectory and investor sentiment.

31 Jul

3 , 12:09 PM
ArcBest (ARCB) stock could be 10% undervalued after latest earnings triggered new questions on valuation. Earnings-driven valuation reassessment can moderately shift ARCB investor sentiment and near-term share price.

3 www.truckingdive.com, 7:15 AM
ArcBest notes a very healthy pipeline while undergoing restructuring. Restructuring paired with healthy pipeline indicates moderate effects on operations and outlook.

30 Jul

3 , 1:55 PM
ArcBest beat Q2 earnings estimates while revenues rose year over year on pricing gains. Q2 earnings beat and revenue growth signal improved pricing power that may lift near-term stock sentiment without altering long-term strategy.

3 , 10:00 AM
ArcBest Corporation's Q2 earnings call emphasized a cost reset initiative to streamline operations and improve margins amid challenging freight market conditions. Cost reset measures from Q2 earnings point to moderate operational adjustments that may support profitability without fundamentally shifting company trajectory.

29 Jul

4 transcript app.moby.co, 6:08 PM
ArcBest Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operational performance, and forward outlook for the logistics and transportation company. Quarterly earnings releases and calls directly shape investor views on revenue trends, margins, and guidance.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 11:04 AM
ArcBest Q2 earnings call highlights revenue growth, adjusted earnings per share, freight volume trends, cost controls and forward guidance amid mixed market conditions. Quarterly results and guidance offer moderate insight into near-term performance without signaling major strategic or competitive shifts.

3 , 9:30 AM
ArcBest Corporation reported Q2 earnings with key financial metrics compared against analyst estimates. Q2 earnings metrics versus estimates can shift near-term investor views on ArcBest financial results.

3 , 8:43 AM
ArcBest Corporation posts Q2 results that mark progress on its recovery path. Q2 performance data can moderately shift near-term investor sentiment and operational outlook.

3 investorshub.advfn.com, 8:14 AM
ArcBest beats second-quarter expectations despite restructuring and impairment charges. Quarterly earnings beat signals improved financial performance offset by one-time charges.

3 , 6:00 AM
ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) announces second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases typically affect short-term stock sentiment and valuation for the company.

28 Jul

3 , 10:45 AM
ArcBest (ARCB) prepares to release Q2 earnings with key preview details on financial expectations and operational highlights ahead of the report. Q2 earnings release carries moderately noticeable influence on ArcBest financial performance and investor sentiment.

27 Jul

3 , 12:16 PM
ArcBest Corporation prepares to release Q2 earnings, with focus on expected revenue, EPS figures and operational metrics. Quarterly earnings releases can move share price and sentiment in the near term but rarely shift long-term strategy.

22 Jul

3 , 10:00 AM
ArcBest (ARCB) earnings are projected to grow, prompting evaluation of the stock as a potential investment. Projected earnings growth for ArcBest may moderately shape investor views and near-term stock movement.

16 Jul

4 , 5:52 PM
ArcBest announces layoffs and closure of 10 LTL terminals. Layoffs combined with closure of 10 terminals signal major operational restructuring.

3 , 4:10 PM
ArcBest simplifies brand structure and streamlines operations to drive long-term growth and efficiency. Brand simplification and operational streamlining may moderately enhance efficiency and growth prospects without fundamentally altering market position.

3 , 4:09 PM
ArcBest (ARCB) stock surges today on positive developments boosting investor sentiment. Stock surge reflects short-term positive sentiment that may moderately support near-term valuation without altering long-term fundamentals.

15 Jul

3 , 10:02 AM
ArcBest stock excels within a robust industry through competitive strengths and favorable market conditions supporting sustained performance. Positive industry positioning highlights ArcBest's advantages that may moderately support future performance and sentiment.

1 Jul

4 , 11:46 AM
ArcBest Corporation gains from AI adoption, pricing discipline and tighter truckload market cycle. AI use, pricing actions and tighter truckload conditions are expected to lift ArcBest financial results and market position.

3 , 10:20 AM
ArcBest's outlook depends on pricing strategies, productivity gains and business mix optimization. Pricing, productivity and mix are core drivers that can moderately shape ArcBest financial results and market position.

30 Jun

3 , 5:07 AM
Analysts lifted ArcBest (ARCB) fair value after raising freight recovery forecasts. Analyst freight recovery upgrades may lift near-term ARCB sentiment but leave core operations and long-term trajectory unchanged.

3 , 1:05 AM
ArcBest (ARCB) has been added to the Broad Russell Growth Index, which may increase visibility among growth investors and prompt buying from index funds, potentially supporting short-term demand for the stock. Russell index addition can generate ETF inflows and modest sentiment lift but does not change ArcBest's operations or competitive position.

23 Jun

3 StockStory, 8:00 AM
ARCB faces three risks that could hinder its performance, leading to recommendation of an alternative stock instead. Risk factors cited may shift investor sentiment and near-term valuation for ARCB.

13 Jun

3 , 8:10 AM
ArcBest expands Tesla Semi fleet after EV trials meet core freight goals. Fleet expansion signals strategic EV shift with moderate effects on operations and costs.

11 Jun

3 , 12:20 PM
ArcBest (ARCB) shows positioning for a potential stock surge amid favorable operational and market factors. Positive positioning analysis implies moderate influence on near-term investor sentiment and performance.

3 , 9:00 AM
ArcBest adds Tesla Semis to ABF Freight Fleet. Fleet addition of Tesla semis signals moderate operational shift toward electrification with limited scale details available.

9 Jun

4 Simply Wall St., 8:12 AM
ArcBest launches unified logistics platform that may strengthen its competitive position against rivals. Platform rollout targets core logistics operations and could materially shift competitive dynamics.
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