ArcBest (ARCB)


Market Price (8/20/2026): $137.65 | Market Cap: $3.1 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

ArcBest (ARCB)


Market Price (8/20/2026): $137.65
Market Cap: $3.1 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

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Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.6%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 48%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Future of Freight, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Last-Mile Delivery, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -8.9%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -39%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 88x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 189x

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.2%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.5%

Key risks
ARCB key risks include [1] significant labor costs driven by its union contracts, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 5.6%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 48%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Future of Freight, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Last-Mile Delivery, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -8.9%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -39%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 88x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 189x
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.2%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.5%
7 Key risks
ARCB key risks include [1] significant labor costs driven by its union contracts, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/18/2026

ArcBest (ARCB) stock has gained about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. ArcBest reported stronger-than-expected non-GAAP financial results for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026).

The company announced adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.38, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.26 by approximately 5.2%, and revenue of $1.18 billion, which beat expectations of $1.17 billion by about 1.1%. This marked a significant turnaround from recent quarters, with EPS having been as low as $0.32 in fiscal Q1 2026. The robust performance was driven by a 16% year-over-year revenue increase and a 64% rise in non-GAAP operating income to $74 million.

2. The company demonstrated significant operational improvements and implemented a cost-reduction plan.

ArcBest's core Asset-Based segment posted an improved adjusted operating ratio of 90.8% in fiscal Q2 2026, representing a 200-basis-point gain year-over-year and a 650-basis-point sequential improvement from the prior quarter. This efficiency gain was supported by a 4.9% increase in tonnage per day and a 5.8% rise in pricing. Additionally, management initiated a $40 million cost-reduction plan, which includes streamlining brand structures and operations, positioning the company to capitalize on the ongoing freight recovery.

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Updated on 8/18/2026

ArcBest (ARCB) stock has gained about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. ArcBest reported stronger-than-expected non-GAAP financial results for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026).

The company announced adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.38, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.26 by approximately 5.2%, and revenue of $1.18 billion, which beat expectations of $1.17 billion by about 1.1%. This marked a significant turnaround from recent quarters, with EPS having been as low as $0.32 in fiscal Q1 2026. The robust performance was driven by a 16% year-over-year revenue increase and a 64% rise in non-GAAP operating income to $74 million.

2. The company demonstrated significant operational improvements and implemented a cost-reduction plan.

ArcBest's core Asset-Based segment posted an improved adjusted operating ratio of 90.8% in fiscal Q2 2026, representing a 200-basis-point gain year-over-year and a 650-basis-point sequential improvement from the prior quarter. This efficiency gain was supported by a 4.9% increase in tonnage per day and a 5.8% rise in pricing. Additionally, management initiated a $40 million cost-reduction plan, which includes streamlining brand structures and operations, positioning the company to capitalize on the ongoing freight recovery.

3. Favorable macroeconomic trends in the transportation and logistics industry contributed to the positive sentiment.

The broader Transportation & Logistics industry experienced a recovery during fiscal Q2 2026, with freight fundamentals improving faster than anticipated. Key indicators such as tighter trucking capacity and rising freight rates pointed to a more constructive outlook for the sector. Specifically, the Asset-Based Trucking sector, where ArcBest has a strong presence, saw equity values rise by 28.0% during the quarter. Industry reports highlighted that freight demand had returned to growth, with linehaul rates (excluding fuel) up approximately 30% year-over-year, indicating a genuine supply/demand shift.

4. An optimistic revised outlook for fiscal Q2 2026 provided early momentum.

In early June 2026, ArcBest publicly raised its outlook for the second fiscal quarter, projecting a better operating margin. The company reported that revenue in April and May was up 10%, tonnage increased by 5%, and billed revenue per hundredweight also rose by 5%. This pre-earnings announcement of improving trends and disciplined execution on pricing initiatives, alongside cost optimization efforts, likely contributed to a positive market reaction ahead of the full Q2 report.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 8.2% change in ARCB stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 296.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268192026Change
Stock Price ($)127.33137.748.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,0104,2044.8%
Net Income Margin (%)1.5%0.4%-74.1%
P/E Multiple47.7188.9296.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)22220.6%
Cumulative Contribution8.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARCB8.2% 
Market (SPY)7.0%22.1%
Sector (XLI)4.2%31.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 53.1% change in ARCB stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 798.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268192026Change
Stock Price ($)89.95137.7453.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,0394,2044.1%
Net Income Margin (%)2.4%0.4%-83.9%
P/E Multiple21.0188.9798.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)23221.7%
Cumulative Contribution53.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARCB53.1% 
Market (SPY)11.4%32.2%
Sector (XLI)10.3%44.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 89.6% change in ARCB stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 1910.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258192026Change
Stock Price ($)72.66137.7489.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,1104,2042.3%
Net Income Margin (%)4.4%0.4%-91.1%
P/E Multiple9.4188.91910.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)23223.8%
Cumulative Contribution89.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARCB89.6% 
Market (SPY)22.7%35.6%
Sector (XLI)20.9%48.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 20.3% change in ARCB stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 1937.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238192026Change
Stock Price ($)114.49137.7420.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,8674,204-13.6%
Net Income Margin (%)6.2%0.4%-93.7%
P/E Multiple9.3188.91937.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)24228.7%
Cumulative Contribution20.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ARCB20.3% 
Market (SPY)73.9%47.8%
Sector (XLI)71.6%55.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ARCB Return182%-41%72%-22%-20%88%235%
Peers Return52%-23%67%10%-9%33%164%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ARCB Win Rate92%42%67%42%50%75% 
Peers Win Rate68%35%60%50%52%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ARCB Max Drawdown-41%-44%-26%-38%-44%-25% 
Peers Max Drawdown-17%-37%-26%-25%-40%-21% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ODFL, XPO, SAIA, KNX, SNDR.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/19/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventARCBS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-37.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.8%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven261 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-21.2%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven6 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-14.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven17.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven29 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-40.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven68.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven427 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-35.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven54.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven65 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-31.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven745 days105 days

Compare to ODFL, XPO, SAIA, KNX, SNDR

In The Past

ArcBest's stock fell -37.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 60.8% gain to breakeven.

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EventARCBS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-37.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.8%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven261 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-21.2%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven6 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-40.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven68.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven427 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-35.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven54.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven65 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-31.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven745 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-45.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven84.8%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven308 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-50.4%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven101.7%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven657 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-41.6%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven71.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven693 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-41.9%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.3%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven1228 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-28.0%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.9%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven42 days1085 days

Compare to ODFL, XPO, SAIA, KNX, SNDR

In The Past

ArcBest's stock fell -37.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 60.8% gain to breakeven.

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About ArcBest (ARCB)

ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) is a comprehensive freight transportation and integrated logistics provider. At its core, the company specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services, transporting a wide array of general commodities such as food, textiles, chemicals, metal products, and automotive parts. Operating primarily within the United States and extending services to Mexico, ArcBest’s Asset-Based segment efficiently handles smaller, consolidated shipments for diverse industrial and manufacturing customers.

Beyond its foundational LTL operations, ArcBest offers an extensive suite of logistics solutions designed to meet varied customer needs. This includes expedited freight services for time-critical shipments, premium logistics utilizing specialized equipment, and international freight transportation via air, ocean, and ground. The company also acts as a third-party transportation broker, sourcing full truckload capacity (dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, intermodal) and providing warehousing, distribution, and managed transportation services. Its customer base for these integrated offerings spans commercial and government clients, as well as businesses requiring specialized supply chain optimization.

Further diversifying its portfolio, ArcBest provides vehicle maintenance and roadside repair solutions for commercial and private fleets through its FleetNet segment. Additionally, the company offers specialized services like final mile delivery, product launches, retail logistics, and trade show shipping, catering to specific business requirements for precise and timely delivery and support, including "do-it-yourself" moving services for consumers.

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  • It's like the business-to-business side of FedEx or UPS, but specializing in larger, less-than-truckload freight and a full suite of logistics and supply chain services.
  • Think of it as a combination of Old Dominion Freight Line (a major less-than-truckload trucking company) and a broad logistics provider like XPO Logistics.

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  • Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Transportation: Provides transportation of general commodities, including services to Mexico.
  • Expedited Freight Transportation: Offers fast, time-sensitive freight services for commercial and government customers.
  • International Freight Transportation: Delivers global shipping solutions via air, ocean, and ground.
  • Transportation Brokerage Services: Sourcing various capacity solutions such as dry van, intermodal, and temperature-controlled shipping.
  • Warehousing and Distribution Services: Provides storage and distribution solutions for various goods.
  • Managed Transportation Services: Offers comprehensive management of a client's transportation network and needs.
  • Moving Services: Provides 'do-it-yourself' moving solutions for consumers.
  • Specialized Logistics Services: Includes offerings like final mile, time critical, retail logistics, supply chain optimization, and trade show shipping.
  • Vehicle Maintenance Management: Delivers roadside repair and vehicle maintenance services for commercial and private fleets.

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ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) primarily provides services to other businesses (B2B) and government entities (B2G).

The provided company description does not list specific names of its major customer companies or their symbols.

However, based on the services offered, ArcBest serves a wide range of commercial clients across various industries, including:

  • Companies requiring less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation for a diverse array of commodities such as food, textiles, apparel, furniture, appliances, chemicals, nonbulk petroleum products, rubber, plastics, metal and metal products, wood, glass, automotive parts, machinery, and other manufactured products. This segment primarily serves manufacturers, retailers, and distributors.
  • Commercial and government customers needing expedite freight, premium logistics, and international freight transportation services (air, ocean, ground).
  • Businesses seeking third-party transportation brokerage services for various capacity solutions including dry van, intermodal, temperature-controlled, flatbed, and specialized equipment. This also extends to warehousing, distribution, managed transportation, retail logistics, and supply chain optimization.
  • Commercial and private fleets requiring roadside repair solutions and vehicle maintenance management services.
  • Trucking companies in Mexico for freight transportation arrangements.

Additionally, ArcBest provides moving services directly to 'do-it-yourself' consumers, though this appears to be a smaller component of its overall business model.

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Seth Runser
President and Chief Executive Officer

Seth Runser became President and Chief Executive Officer of ArcBest effective January 1, 2026, and also serves on the company's Board of Directors. He joined ArcBest in 2007 as an ABF Freight management trainee and has since progressed through various operational and leadership roles, including President of ABF Freight from 2021 and President of ArcBest from August 2024. His leadership emphasizes enhancing service performance, driving growth and efficiency, and promoting innovation, championing initiatives like City Route Optimization and the Vaux™ technology suite.

Matt Beasley
Chief Financial Officer

Matt Beasley was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of ArcBest, effective May 14, 2023. He brings over two decades of public company finance experience to his role, focusing on financial strategy, cash management, and capital allocation. Prior to joining ArcBest in early 2022, Beasley spent nearly 15 years at Enable Midstream Partners and its predecessor companies, where he held executive-level roles in treasury, investor relations, enterprise risk management, and financial planning and analysis. He was Enable's senior finance leader when Energy Transfer acquired the company in December 2021. At ArcBest, he played an instrumental role in renegotiating the company's revolving credit facility, long-term capital allocation planning, and the sale of FleetNet America.

Dennis L. Anderson II
Chief Innovation Officer

Dennis L. Anderson II serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at ArcBest. He has over 20 years of experience in logistics. Anderson joined ArcBest in 2003, holding positions in the company's pricing department and leading the ArcBest strategy team. He previously served as chief customer experience officer and was promoted to Chief Innovation Officer in September 2024, succeeding Michael Newcity.

J. Brent Hagy
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

J. Brent Hagy holds the position of Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at ArcBest, where he is responsible for leading the company's legal strategy.

Erin K. Gattis
Chief Human Resources Officer

Erin K. Gattis is the Chief Human Resources Officer of ArcBest. She was named to this role in July 2016 and has over 20 years of experience.

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ArcBest (ARCB) faces several key risks to its business operations. The most significant risk is **macroeconomic volatility and a soft freight market**, which directly impacts demand and pricing. This includes factors such as persistent inflation, weaker demand for freight transportation, softer consumption and production, and an oversupply of truckload capacity. Such conditions lead to a soft rate environment, reduced shipment volumes, and downward pressure on revenue and profitability for both its Asset-Based and Asset-Light segments. Secondly, ArcBest is exposed to **mounting operating costs**, primarily driven by labor and fuel expenses. Labor costs, particularly due to new Teamsters union contracts and rising wage and benefit obligations, constitute a significant portion of operating expenses and can pressure profit margins. Additionally, volatile and elevated fuel prices increase transportation costs, further impacting profitability and limiting the company's pricing flexibility. Lastly, **intense competition** within the fragmented logistics industry poses a continuous risk. ArcBest operates in a highly competitive landscape with numerous rivals in both its less-than-truckload (LTL) and asset-light logistics segments. This competitive pressure can lead to intense pricing battles, challenges in maintaining market share, and the necessity for ongoing significant investments in technology to remain competitive.

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  • The emergence and advancement of **autonomous trucking technology** poses a significant threat to ArcBest's Asset-Based segment. As self-driving trucks become more sophisticated, reliable, and commercially viable, they could drastically alter the cost structure of long-haul and regional freight transportation by reducing reliance on human drivers. This could lead to increased operational efficiency, potentially lower labor costs for early adopters, and a shift in competitive dynamics that could challenge traditional asset-based carriers like ArcBest if they cannot adapt or invest in similar technologies at a comparable pace.
  • The rapid development and adoption of **digital freight brokerage platforms and AI-powered logistics optimization tools** present a clear emerging threat to ArcBest's ArcBest segment (which includes third-party transportation brokerage). Tech-first platforms are leveraging advanced algorithms, machine learning, and data analytics to connect shippers with carriers more efficiently, transparently, and often at competitive prices. This digitization can disintermediate traditional brokers, compress margins, and challenge established players to invest heavily in similar technology to maintain market share and relevance in an increasingly automated and data-driven logistics landscape.

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ArcBest Corporation operates in several significant addressable markets within the freight transportation and integrated logistics sectors.

Asset-Based Segment

  • Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Services: The global less-than-truckload (LTL) market was estimated at USD 216.68 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 342.09 billion by 2030. Another estimate valued the global LTL market at USD 227 billion in 2024, with projections to reach USD 380 billion by 2034. The U.S. Less-Than-Truckload market size was USD 98.0 billion in 2024. It is estimated to be USD 118.68 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 144.97 billion by 2031.

ArcBest Segment

  • Expedite Freight Transportation: A distinct, standalone market size for "expedite freight transportation" was not readily available. This service is typically integrated as a premium offering within broader freight transportation and third-party logistics markets.
  • International Freight Transportation (Air, Ocean, and Ground):
    • Air Freight: The global air cargo market size was valued at USD 185.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 288.8 billion by 2032. Other estimates indicate the global air freight market size was USD 257.44 billion in 2023. The U.S. air cargo market accounted for over 70% of the revenue share in North America in 2023 and is expected to exceed USD 50 billion by 2032.
    • Ocean Freight: The global ocean freight forwarding market size was valued at USD 75.4 billion in 2023 and is estimated to reach USD 108.8 billion by 2032. Another source reported the global ocean freight market size at USD 74.7 billion in 2023, projected to reach USD 105.7 billion by 2034. The global maritime freight transport market size was valued at $371.9 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $552.1 billion by 2033.
  • Third-Party Transportation Brokerage (3PL): The global 3PL market was valued at USD 1.19 trillion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.57 trillion by 2034. The U.S. 3PL market size was approximately USD 201.6 billion in 2024. It is expected to increase from USD 219.62 billion in 2025 to USD 272.74 billion by 2031.
  • Warehousing and Distribution Services: The global warehousing market size was estimated at USD 1.01 trillion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1.73 trillion by 2030. North America dominated the warehousing market with a 31.0% share in 2023. The U.S. warehousing and distribution logistics market was valued at $59.2 billion in 2023.
  • Managed Transportation Services: Specific market sizing for "managed transportation services" as a standalone market was not explicitly found. These services are often considered a component of broader third-party logistics (3PL) offerings.
  • Moving Services: The global moving services market is expected to be worth around USD 147.7 billion by 2033, growing from USD 81.73 billion in 2023. The U.S. moving services industry market size was USD 21.3 billion in 2023. North America held a dominant market position, capturing over 40% share and generating USD 32.7 billion in revenue in 2023.
  • Final Mile/Last Mile Delivery: The global last mile delivery market size was valued at USD 146.81 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 340.56 billion by 2032. The U.S. last mile delivery market generated a revenue of USD 37.743.3 million (USD 37.74 billion) in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 62.419.8 million (USD 62.42 billion) by 2030.

FleetNet Segment

  • Roadside Repair Solutions and Vehicle Maintenance Management: A specific, standalone market size for "roadside repair solutions and vehicle maintenance management for commercial fleets" was not explicitly identified in the search results. These services are typically part of broader commercial fleet management or automotive aftermarket industries.

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ArcBest (ARCB) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through a combination of strategic initiatives and a potential recovery in key market sectors. Here are 5 expected drivers of ArcBest's future revenue growth: * Expansion of Asset-Light Operations and Strategic Acquisitions: ArcBest anticipates continued revenue growth from its asset-light operations, which now contribute approximately half of its total revenue. The acquisition of Molo Solutions is projected to add around $600 million in annual revenue. The company's managed solutions offerings have also demonstrated significant growth, with shipments increasing at an annual rate of 44% since their inception. * Strategic Focus on Small and Mid-Sized Businesses (SMBs) and Core Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Business: ArcBest is actively expanding its customer base by targeting small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), which generate 60% higher profit per load. The company aims to increase its SMB freight mix to 60% from 40% in 2025. Additionally, ArcBest is focused on onboarding new core LTL business through targeted commercial initiatives, contributing to volume growth in its asset-based segment. * Sustained Pricing Discipline and General Rate Increases (GRIs): The company has demonstrated a commitment to pricing discipline, evidenced by an 11% year-over-year increase in revenue per shipment in its truckload performance and a 4.5% average increase on deferred contract price renewals in Q3 2025. ArcBest also announced a 5.9% General Rate Increase in Q2 2025, indicating an ongoing strategy to optimize pricing for revenue enhancement. * Investment in Technology and Innovation: ArcBest is leveraging technology and innovation, including the deployment of AI automation and predictive analytics, to enhance efficiency and service quality. These initiatives have already improved productivity by 33% and are expected to support future growth by improving customer experience and operational effectiveness. The company also highlights its groundbreaking Vaux™ technology as a driver for future growth. * Recovery in Manufacturing and Housing Markets: Analysts anticipate that a recovery in the manufacturing and housing markets will serve as a significant external driver for ArcBest's revenue growth. Improved conditions in these sectors are expected to alleviate downward pressure on truckload spot rates and lead to a more favorable freight mix, directly benefiting the company's transportation services.

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ArcBest (ARCB) has demonstrated a focused approach to capital allocation over the last three to five years, emphasizing share repurchases, strategic acquisitions, and significant investments in its operations.

Share Repurchases

  • ArcBest returned $103 million to shareholders in 2023 through its share repurchase and dividend programs, including repurchases of 930,754 shares of common stock for an aggregate cost of $91.5 million.
  • In 2025, ArcBest returned over $86 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.
  • The company's board of directors increased the common stock repurchase program authorization to $125 million on February 5, 2024, and this authorization was reaffirmed in September 2025. As of January 28, 2026, $100.8 million of this authorization remained.

Outbound Investments

  • ArcBest completed the acquisition of MoLo Solutions, LLC in November 2021, which significantly contributed to its Asset-Light segment's revenue.

Capital Expenditures

  • Total net capital expenditures, including equipment financed, were $245 million in 2023, with $144 million allocated to revenue equipment, primarily for the Asset-Based operation. Delayed projects from 2023, mainly for new city tractors and trailers, were expected to occur in 2024.
  • In 2022, net capital expenditures, including equipment financed, totaled $211 million, with $93 million for revenue equipment, mainly for the Asset-Based operation.
  • For 2024, net capital expenditures were anticipated to be in the range of $325 million to $375 million, including $155 million for revenue equipment and $130 million for real estate. In 2025, total net capital expenditures, including equipment financed, were $198 million, encompassing $133 million for revenue equipment and $31 million for real estate, net of $25 million in property sales.
  • ArcBest expects 2026 net capital expenditures to be in the range of $150 million to $170 million, reflecting fewer real estate purchases and remodels, and lower spending on revenue equipment.

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Peer Outperformance in Cargo Ground Transportation

ARCB has outperformed 80% of its 15 Cargo Ground Transportation peers over 5Y. Cargo Ground Transportation ranks 9th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Cargo Ground Transportation constituents that ARCB has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
100%
of 17 industry peers · 89.1% return
3Y
75%
of 16 industry peers · 33.6% return
5Y
80%
of 15 industry peers · 119.3% return
No Cargo Ground Transportation peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten ARCB by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Cargo Ground Transportation is ARCB's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 31 31.4%131.6%210.1% CDNL 3233% · STRL 2335% · FIX 2227%
Marine Transportation 4 71.1%64.1%165.0% MATX 218% · SFL 167% · KEX 163%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 11.6%58.6%122.8% CAT 334% · ALSN 260% · WAB 251%
Aerospace & Defense 54 17.0%75.9%87.6% DFNS 2609% · ATI 1117% · FTAI 999%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -9.7%56.6%65.8% UBER 95% · CAR 66% · LYFT -62%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 71 11.2%56.3%50.3% CRS 1580% · PSIX 869% · GHM 780%
Trading Companies & Distributors 18 5.9%36.1%47.9% DXPE 545% · AIT 314% · URI 251%
Rail Transportation 7 37.9%71.4%46.4% FSTR 114% · CSX 61% · UNP 51%
Cargo Ground Transportation ← 16 42.5%11.5%45.9% XPO 283% · R 278% · CVLG 218%
Diversified Support Services 34 12.0%37.8%40.3% LIME 4287% · TH 391% · WLFC 363%
Electrical Components & Equipment 40 27.8%40.6%35.9% POWL 2456% · BE 933% · ELVA 917%
Building Products 33 -4.5%21.5%33.4% GFF 438% · LMB 435% · PPIH 281%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 24.1%24.2%11.1% RCMT 788% · TTI 192% · CSW 155%
Office Services & Supplies 10 17.0%28.8%5.6% TILE 200% · PBI 166% · EBF 59%
Environmental & Facilities Services 28 -6.7%15.9%3.2% CECO 935% · ADUR 630% · NVRI 306%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -5.4%-17.8%-2.8% HURN 219% · CRAI 96% · GRNQ 71%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 -6.9%-15.5%-18.0% BLBD 202% · DE 76% · GENC 67%
Passenger Airlines 11 9.1%-5.7%-24.1% LTM 2416% · UAL 163% · SKYW 155%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -30.8%-9.6%-25.2% EXLS 54% · BR 10% · G -25%
Human Resource & Employment Services 21 12.3%-20.6%-34.5% BBSI 87% · ADP 46% · KFY 38%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -13.1%-24.2%-35.9% CHRW 84% · FDX 70% · EXPD 61%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -28.4%-16.1%-44.8% CIX 118% · MG 101% · BCO 50%
Airport Services 3 -67.1%-67.5%-57.1% JOBY -22% · ASLE -57% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

ARCBODFLXPOSAIAKNXSNDRMedian
NameArcBest Old Domi.XPO Saia Knight-S.Schneide. 
Mkt Price137.74205.08197.43359.1969.7434.99167.59
Mkt Cap3.142.623.19.611.36.110.5
Rev LTM4,2045,6038,5733,3927,7295,8195,711
Op Inc LTM1291,448843375299177337
FCF LTM1731,115588255546208400
FCF 3Y Avg111979-31-76132128119
CFO LTM2821,3941,0886061,391634861
CFO 3Y Avg2901,514923585985655789

Growth & Margins

ARCBODFLXPOSAIAKNXSNDRMedian
NameArcBest Old Domi.XPO Saia Knight-S.Schneide. 
Rev Chg LTM3.7%-0.6%7.0%4.8%4.1%6.2%4.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-3.2%-2.0%4.1%7.5%4.4%-0.8%1.7%
Rev Chg Q15.9%10.4%13.2%17.1%12.6%10.4%12.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.0%2.7%3.3%4.3%3.1%2.6%3.2%
Op Inc Chg LTM12.1%1.1%22.0%-5.4%-6.2%-3.3%-1.1%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-17.1%-5.0%23.0%-4.3%-5.2%-18.8%-5.1%
Op Mgn LTM3.1%25.8%9.8%11.0%3.9%3.0%6.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg3.5%26.4%9.0%13.1%3.6%3.1%6.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.7%1.3%0.7%0.3%0.2%0.2%0.5%
CFO/Rev LTM6.7%24.9%12.7%17.9%18.0%10.9%15.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg6.9%26.4%11.2%18.0%12.9%11.8%12.4%
FCF/Rev LTM4.1%19.9%6.9%7.5%7.1%3.6%7.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg2.6%17.1%-0.5%-2.6%1.7%2.3%2.0%

Valuation

ARCBODFLXPOSAIAKNXSNDRMedian
NameArcBest Old Domi.XPO Saia Knight-S.Schneide. 
Mkt Cap3.142.623.19.611.36.110.5
P/S0.77.62.72.81.51.12.1
P/Op Inc23.929.427.425.737.934.728.4
P/EBIT88.029.330.625.455.234.132.3
P/E188.939.157.234.6264.154.956.1
P/CFO10.930.521.215.98.29.713.4
Total Yield0.9%3.1%1.7%2.9%1.5%2.9%2.3%
Dividend Yield0.4%0.6%0.0%0.0%1.1%1.1%0.5%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.2%2.5%-1.1%-0.7%0.8%2.5%1.7%
D/E0.10.00.20.00.20.10.1
Net D/E0.1-0.00.20.00.20.00.1

Returns

ARCBODFLXPOSAIAKNXSNDRMedian
NameArcBest Old Domi.XPO Saia Knight-S.Schneide. 
1M Rtn-12.9%-11.5%-6.3%-16.1%-7.8%-6.6%-9.7%
3M Rtn10.3%-2.1%-6.3%-23.0%-1.5%4.4%-1.8%
6M Rtn34.0%6.1%-2.7%-8.0%18.2%22.5%12.1%
12M Rtn89.1%33.3%50.2%16.7%62.7%42.0%46.1%
3Y Rtn33.6%6.0%185.7%-11.4%28.5%25.3%26.9%
1M Excs Rtn-17.0%-15.3%-10.7%-19.7%-11.7%-11.5%-13.5%
3M Excs Rtn11.3%-4.4%-7.2%-24.8%-2.6%4.3%-3.5%
6M Excs Rtn22.0%-5.9%-14.7%-20.0%6.2%10.4%0.1%
12M Excs Rtn73.2%17.7%34.9%1.9%47.7%26.1%30.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-38.9%-71.4%97.0%-87.4%-51.2%-53.0%-52.1%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Asset-Based2,7352,7502,8713,0112,574
Asset-Light1,4071,5531,6812,1391,301
Other and eliminations-132-124-124-121-108
Total4,0104,1794,4275,0293,766


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Asset-Based172243253381261
Asset-Light-1558-125346
Other and eliminations-66-57-68-39-30
Total90244173395277


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20162015201420132012
Asset-Based791    
ArcBest330    
Other and eliminations167227204200 
FleetNet22    
Emergency and Preventative Maintenance 22242218
Freight Transportation 694622531556
Household Goods Moving Services 29222122
Premium Logistics 216218  
Transportation Management 7538  
Domestic & Global Transportation Management   28 
Premium Logistics and Expedited Freight Services   217222
Other revenues and eliminations    206
Truck Brokerage and Management    10
Total1,3101,2631,1281,0171,034


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$137.74 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.1 
First Trading Date05/13/1992 
Distance from 52W High-20.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$148.57$109.37
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-7.3%25.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility50.5%48.0%
Downside Capture102.10109.72
Upside Capture129.81158.99
Correlation (SPY)20.2%34.4%
ARCB Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.770.430.761.111.311.55
Up Beta2.62-0.500.420.681.291.86
Down Beta1.560.490.031.251.391.26
Up Capture3%90%141%206%218%312%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days12243573133363
Down Capture-6%52%97%76%99%109%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days10192853119390

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ARCB
ARCB93.2%47.9%1.52-
Sector ETF (XLI)21.8%17.1%0.9947.5%
Equity (SPY)20.7%12.8%1.1934.2%
Gold (GLD)35.0%28.8%1.041.0%
Commodities (DBC)41.4%20.2%1.60-19.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)15.3%13.9%0.7834.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.7%42.7%-1.2712.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ARCB
ARCB15.4%49.8%0.46-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.2%17.6%0.5857.9%
Equity (SPY)13.1%17.2%0.5953.2%
Gold (GLD)20.4%18.6%0.891.0%
Commodities (DBC)9.8%19.6%0.398.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.4%18.9%0.0339.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.2%52.6%0.3223.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ARCB
ARCB23.6%49.8%0.62-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.0%20.0%0.6152.4%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7248.3%
Gold (GLD)12.5%16.2%0.63-1.0%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.1%0.3514.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2033.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.0%66.0%1.0013.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.2 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7152026-1.4%
Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity22.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.6%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/7/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/29/2026-5.3%-3.5% 
4/28/20260.8%-8.7%5.3%
1/30/20265.8%28.5%25.0%
11/5/2025-0.9%-8.0%-0.1%
7/30/2025-12.6%-8.8%-10.2%
4/29/2025-4.0%3.1%9.2%
1/31/20251.2%-0.5%-21.0%
11/1/2024-4.0%8.3%6.9%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141214
# Negative10129
Median Positive5.4%12.9%8.5%
Median Negative-4.7%-4.4%-10.2%
Max Positive16.2%33.4%41.9%
Max Negative-14.3%-12.9%-21.5%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/29/2026-5.3%-3.5% 
4/28/20260.8%-8.7%5.3%
1/30/20265.8%28.5%25.0%
11/5/2025-0.9%-8.0%-0.1%
7/30/2025-12.6%-8.8%-10.2%
4/29/2025-4.0%3.1%9.2%
1/31/20251.2%-0.5%-21.0%
11/1/2024-4.0%8.3%6.9%
8/2/2024-13.3%-12.9%-12.5%
4/30/2024-14.3%-8.9%-21.5%
2/6/20248.2%12.8%7.8%
10/27/202316.2%33.4%37.9%
7/28/20230.5%-0.9%-12.5%
4/28/20235.0%-4.6%-3.1%
2/3/2023-3.8%13.0%13.0%
11/1/20221.0%-4.2%4.5%
7/29/20221.0%-1.3%-0.3%
4/29/2022-5.6%3.9%-0.7%
2/1/20225.9%-3.5%7.7%
11/2/20219.2%15.7%3.2%
8/2/20211.9%14.5%16.5%
5/4/20215.7%18.2%4.6%
2/2/2021-0.6%6.6%41.9%
11/3/20206.5%12.5%37.0%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141214
# Negative10129
Median Positive5.4%12.9%8.5%
Median Negative-4.7%-4.4%-10.2%
Max Positive16.2%33.4%41.9%
Max Negative-14.3%-12.9%-21.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/30/202610-Q
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202403/03/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
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03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202403/03/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202205/06/202210-Q
12/31/202102/25/202210-K
09/30/202111/05/202110-Q
06/30/202108/06/202110-Q
03/31/202105/07/202110-Q
12/31/202002/26/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/11/202010-Q
12/31/201902/28/202010-K
09/30/201911/08/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 8/12/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Anderson, Dennis L IIChief Innovation OfficerDirectSell8122026135.165,450736,6401,979,736Form
2McReynolds, Judy RTrustSell8102026138.982,857397,0666,955,690Form
3Stipp, Janice EDirectSell8072026138.715,000693,5642,501,685Form
4McReynolds, Judy RTrustSell8072026139.301,443201,0107,369,686Form
5McReynolds, Judy RTrustSell8062026144.781,500217,1708,881,984Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Anderson, Dennis L IIChief Innovation OfficerDirectSell8122026135.165,450736,6401,979,736Form
2McReynolds, Judy RTrustSell8102026138.982,857397,0666,955,690Form
3Stipp, Janice EDirectSell8072026138.715,000693,5642,501,685Form
4McReynolds, Judy RTrustSell8072026139.301,443201,0107,369,686Form
5McReynolds, Judy RTrustSell8062026144.781,500217,1708,881,984Form
6Gattis, Erin KCHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERDirectSell8052026140.006,163862,8203,400,040Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 20, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.$39.8 Mil1.3%44ADD +181.3%13F
Partners Group Holding AG$9.7 Mil0.7%50TRIM -33.0%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.$39.8 Mil1.3%44ADD +181.3%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Encompass Capital Advisors LLC$20.4 Mil1.0%48ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Partners Group Holding AG$9.7 Mil0.7%50TRIM -33.0%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.$39.8 Mil1.3%44ADD +181.3%13F
Partners Group Holding AG$9.7 Mil0.7%50TRIM -33.0%13F
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