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 - $176.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume29.40K
Average Volume (3M)396.55K
Market Cap
$3.24B
Enterprise Value$3.64B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$86.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$460.09M
Price to Earnings (P/E)58.9
Beta1.45
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
2.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.62%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.44
Shares Outstanding22,263,780
10 Day Avg. Volume613,070
30 Day Avg. Volume396,554
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.44
Price to Book (P/B)1.31
Price to Sales (P/S)0.42
P/FCF Ratio16.81
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.12
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.90
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit22.03
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.69
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$156.11Price Target Upside31.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)5.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.44B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business Model (Asset-Based + Asset-Light)ArcBest's dual-platform model combines owned network density (ABF Freight) with an asset-light logistics business, letting it capture both infrastructure economics and brokerage/managed-service spreads. This structural diversification supports revenue resilience and customer stickiness across cycles.
Strong Revenue Rebound And Solid Cash GenerationA material top-line rebound paired with positive operating and free cash flow provides durable financial flexibility to invest in technology, fund buybacks/dividends and absorb cyclical shocks. Consistent cash generation underpins medium-term strategic initiatives and balance sheet stability.
Structural Operational Savings And Tech InvestmentsDocumented, recurring savings from continuous-improvement programs and AI route optimization indicate sustainable unit-cost improvement. Combined with digital tools that improve quoting and visibility, these investments should raise productivity and support margin recovery over the medium term.
Bears Say
Compressed Margins And Weak ProfitabilityVery thin net margins reduce the firm's ability to convert revenue into durable earnings and limit buffer against cost inflation. Even with revenue growth, low profitability makes free cash flow sensitive to fuel, labor, and purchased-transportation swings, constraining long-term earnings stability.
Declining Returns On Equity And Capital EfficiencyA marked drop in ROE signals weaker capital productivity and suggests the company is generating lower returns on invested capital. Persistently reduced returns can limit reinvestment capacity, increase pressure for higher leverage, and dampen long-term shareholder value creation.
Asset-Light Profitability And Purchased-transportation Cost RiskAsset-Light's growth is encouraging but low absolute operating income and narrow guidance show profitability sensitivity to purchased-transport costs and mix. If truckload costs stay high or pricing fails to keep pace, margin expansion in the asset-light segment could stall, pressuring consolidated margins.
ArcBest News
ARCB FAQ
What was Arcbest’s price range in the past 12 months?
Arcbest lowest stock price was $59.43 and its highest was $176.69 in the past 12 months.
What is Arcbest’s market cap?
Arcbest’s market cap is $3.24B.
When is Arcbest’s upcoming earnings report date?
Arcbest’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 42 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 2.05.
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:
$156.11 (31.58% Upside)
$156.11 (31.58% 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 Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 34.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 34.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
112.88%
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 comprehensive freight transportation and integrated logistics services. The company's operations are divided into three distinct segments: Asset-Based, ArcBest, and FleetNet. The Asset-Based segment specializes in the less-than-truckload (LTL) transport of a wide range of general commodities. These goods encompass items such as food products, textiles, apparel, furniture, appliances, various chemicals (excluding bulk petroleum), rubber, plastics, metals and metal products, wood, glass, automotive parts, machinery, and other manufactured goods. Additionally, this segment facilitates motor carrier freight services into Mexico through collaborative arrangements with local trucking companies. The ArcBest segment offers a broad spectrum of logistics solutions. This includes expedited freight delivery services for both commercial businesses and government clients, alongside premium logistics solutions that involve deploying specialized equipment to meet linehaul requirements. It also manages international freight movements via air, ocean, and ground transportation. Furthermore, the segment acts as a third-party transportation broker, sourcing diverse capacity solutions such as dry van over-the-road, intermodal, temperature-controlled and refrigerated transport, flatbed services, container shipping, and specialized equipment. Its ocean transportation capabilities cover both full-container (FCL) and less-than-container (LCL) loads. Complementing these services, ArcBest provides warehousing and distribution, managed transportation, and moving assistance for 'do-it-yourself' consumers. Specialized offerings like final mile delivery, time-critical shipping, product launch support, retail logistics, supply chain optimization, and trade show transportation are also part of its portfolio. Finally, the FleetNet segment delivers essential roadside repair solutions and comprehensive vehicle maintenance management services. These services are provided to commercial and private fleets through an extensive network of third-party service providers. Established in 1923, the company was initially known as Arkansas Best Corporation before officially changing its name to ArcBest Corporation in May 2014. Its corporate headquarters are located 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
$156.11
▲(31.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.42% Insiders
43.53% Mutual Funds
15.92% Other Institutional Investors
4.54% Public Companies and
Individual Investors