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ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
the company's inability to maintain positive net income, which fell to -$1.0M in 2026Q1, combined with volatile operating margins, suggests significant execution risk in the current freight cycle.
ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 28, 2026 | $0.32vs $0.27+18.5% | $999Mvs $999M-0.0% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.36vs $0.45-20.0% | $973Mvs $968M+0.5% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $1.46vs $1.37+6.6% | $1.0Bvs $962M+9.0% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | $1.36vs $1.48-8.1% | $1.0Bvs $1.0B-1.6% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for ArcBest Corporation (ARCB)
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ARCB gains from tighter truckload capacity, disciplined pricing and AI-led savings, but inflation and mix pressures keep execution in focus.

ARCB's outlook rests on firmer pricing, AI-led productivity savings and Asset-Light stabilization as freight risks still need close watching.

FORT SMITH, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. A conference call with company executives will be held that day at 9:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. CT) to discuss these results. Interested parties are invited to listen by dialing (800) 715-9871 and entering conference ID 6423434. A live webcast will also be available on ArcBest's website at arcb.com. A replay of the call will be availab.

Key metrics vs top competitors for ArcBest Corporation (ARCB)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $145.15 | $3.24B | 55.40 | -4.04% | 1.5% | 4.61% | 0.33% | |
| $215.51 | $44.82B | 44.62 | -5.48% | 18.46% | 23.42% | — | |
| $416.00 | $11.09B | 43.70 | 0.79% | 7.84% | 10.04% | — | |
| $202.79 | $23.81B | 76.81 | 1.05% | 4.19% | 19.04% | — | |
| $141.66 | $11.64B | 27.24 | 31.1% | 3.78% | 12.27% | — | |
| $190.95 | $22.65B | 39.53 | -8.42% | 3.7% | 33.32% | — |
ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) reported $4.04B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 152% increase from $1.60B in 1996.
ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) saw revenue decline by 4.0% over the past year.
Yes, ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) is profitable, generating $55.9M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (1.5% net margin).
Yes, ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.33%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) has a return on equity (ROE) of 4.6%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) generated $169.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.