Arcbest (ARCB)
NASDAQ:ARCB
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ARCB Stock Chart & Stats
$118.64
-$1.82(-1.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$118.64
-$1.82(-1.91%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$59.43 - $138.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume29.40K
Average Volume (3M)327.73K
Market Cap
$3.04B
Enterprise Value$3.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$86.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$460.09M
Price to Earnings (P/E)54.6
Beta1.56
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.64Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.62%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.44
Shares Outstanding22,263,780
10 Day Avg. Volume260,065
30 Day Avg. Volume327,734
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.44
Price to Book (P/B)1.31
Price to Sales (P/S)0.42
P/FCF Ratio14.84
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.13
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.85
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit20.79
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.50
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$132.00Price Target Upside11.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)4.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.36B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business Model (Asset‑Based + Asset‑Light)A two-pronged model provides durable revenue diversification: asset-based operations capture network density and yield on owned infrastructure, while asset-light services scale with lower capital needs and higher margin spread potential. This mix smooths cyclicality and supports cross-sell over months.
Manageable Leverage And Solid Equity BaseBelow-market leverage and a solid equity cushion give the company financial flexibility to invest in efficiency, fund technology and route optimization, sustain dividends/repurchases, and absorb freight-cycle shocks over the next several months without forcing distress sales.
Asset‑Light Productivity Gains And Cost EfficienciesStep-change productivity in the asset-light platform points to sustainable unit-cost declines and scalable margins as volumes grow. Improved shipments-per-employee and lower SG&A per shipment indicate durable operating leverage and stronger service economics over the medium term.
Bears Say
Compressed Profitability And Low MarginsDespite revenue recovery, slim gross and net margins show limited pricing power and elevated cost structure. Persistently low margins constrain reinvestment, return on equity and buffer against cyclical downturns, making earnings recovery and sustainable returns uncertain over months.
ABF (asset-based) Operating‑ratio DeteriorationWorsening ABF operating ratio signals structural margin pressure in the capital‑intensive LTL network from labor, fuel and mix shifts. Improving an OR near 97% requires sustained pricing discipline or material efficiency gains, a multi-month operational challenge given union wages and equipment costs.
Moderate Cash Conversion With Historical FCF VolatilityPositive but uneven cash generation limits predictability for funding capex, buybacks, or dividend increases. Moderate cash conversion and past volatility reduce optionality for strategic investments and make multi-month planning more sensitive to freight demand swings and timing of working capital.
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ARCB FAQ
What was Arcbest’s price range in the past 12 months?
Arcbest lowest stock price was $59.43 and its highest was $138.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Arcbest’s market cap?
Arcbest’s market cap is $3.04B.
When is Arcbest’s upcoming earnings report date?
Arcbest’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 65 days.
How were Arcbest’s earnings last quarter?
Arcbest released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.288 by $0.032.
Is Arcbest overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Arcbest’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Arcbest pay dividends?
Arcbest pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.12 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.62%. See more information on Arcbest dividends here
What is Arcbest’s EPS estimate?
Arcbest’s EPS estimate is 1.64.
How many shares outstanding does Arcbest have?
Arcbest has 22,263,780 shares outstanding.
What happened to Arcbest’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Arcbest reported an EPS of $0.32 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.288. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.805%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Arcbest?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ARCB
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
ArcBest Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$132.00 (11.26% Upside)
$132.00 (11.26% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ARCB Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 511.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
113.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Arcbest
ArcBest Corporation provides freight transportation and integrated logistics services. It operates through three segments: Asset-Based, ArcBest, and FleetNet. The Asset-Based segment transports general commodities, such as food, textiles, apparel, furniture, appliances, chemicals, nonbulk petroleum products, rubber, plastics, metal and metal products, wood, glass, automotive parts, machinery, and miscellaneous manufactured products through less-than-truckload services. It also offers motor carrier freight transportation services to customers in Mexico through arrangements with trucking companies. The ArcBest segment provides expedite freight transportation services to commercial and government customers; premium logistics services, such as deployment of specialized equipment to meet linehaul requirements; and international freight transportation with air, ocean, and ground services. It also offers third-party transportation brokerage services by sourcing various capacity solutions, including dry van over the road and intermodal, temperature-controlled and refrigerated, flatbed, intermodal or container shipping, and specialized equipment; full-container and less-than-container load ocean transportation services; warehousing and distribution services; managed transportation services; and moving services to 'do-it-yourself' consumer, as well as provides final mile, time critical, product launch, warehousing, retail logistics, supply chain optimization, and trade show shipping services. The FleetNet segment provides roadside repair solutions and vehicle maintenance management services for commercial and private fleets through a network of third-party service providers. The company was formerly known as Arkansas Best Corporation and changed its name to ArcBest Corporation in May 2014. ArcBest Corporation was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
ARCB Company Deck
ARCB Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated a cautiously optimistic outlook: top-line growth, record productivity in Asset‑Light, meaningful operational cost savings ($32M CI + $15M route optimization), product/technology progress (ArcBestView) and a constructive Q2 operating ratio outlook are notable positives. However, near-term profitability is under pressure (non‑GAAP operating income down, EPS down ~37%), Asset‑Based margin degradation (OR +140 bps YoY), fuel volatility, and elevated operating costs temper the optimism. Management emphasized disciplined pricing, efficiency initiatives, and a strong balance sheet to navigate the cycle and capture upside as truckload capacity tightens.View all ARCB earnings summariesARCB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$132.00
▲(11.26% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.42% Insiders
43.50% Mutual Funds
15.64% Other Institutional Investors
5.34% Public Companies and
Individual Investors