ARCBArcBest Corporation presents a mixed investment profile. Fundamentally, the company shows solid performance and healthy financial metrics, though its valuation is somewhat stretched. Technologically, recent performance is mixed, and thematic exposure is moderate. This suggests a 'Buy' rating for investors with a medium to long-term horizon who can tolerate some valuation concerns.
ArcBest operates in the logistics and transportation sector, which is influenced by global trade, e-commerce growth, and supply chain efficiency. While these are generally positive themes, the sector is also cyclical and sensitive to economic downturns and fuel price volatility.
ArcBest demonstrates strong revenue growth and profitability, supported by a healthy balance sheet. While the P/E ratio is on the higher side, the company's consistent performance and manageable debt levels are positive indicators.
The stock is trading above key moving averages, indicating a generally bullish trend. However, recent performance shows a dip, and some oscillators suggest a neutral to slightly cautious short-term outlook.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| E-commerce Growth | 75 |
| Supply Chain Optimization | 70 |
| Economic Sensitivity | 50 |
| Technological Adoption (e.g., AI in Logistics) | 60 |
| Sustainability/ESG Initiatives | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 65 |
| Profitability | 70 |
| Growth | 45 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 85 |
| Cash Flow | 75 |
| Dividend Yield | 40 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 80 |
| Momentum | 60 |
| Volume Confirmation | 70 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
| Short-term Performance | 45 |
Positive Price Action and Momentum
The current price of 84.15 shows a gain of 1.03% today. The 5-day performance is strong at 7.36%, indicating positive short-term momentum. The 1-month performance of 12.82% further supports this trend.
Attractive Trailing P/E Ratio
The trailing Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.175 is relatively low, suggesting the stock may be undervalued compared to its earnings.
Significant 6-Month and 1-Year Drawdown
The company's 6-month performance is down 15.79%, and its 1-year performance is down 29.58%. This indicates significant recent underperformance and potential headwinds.
Missed Earnings Estimates
In Q2 2025, the reported EPS of $0.51 missed the estimate of $0.51 by 0.64%, indicating recent earnings were below analyst expectations. Several previous quarters also showed negative surprises.
May 2025
9
Ex-Dividend Date
May 2025
23
Next Dividend Date
July 2025
30
Next Earnings Date
H: $1.60
A: $1.46
L: $1.38
H: 1.06B
A: 1.04B
L: 1.03B
ArcBest Corporation, an integrated logistics company, provides ground, air, and ocean transportation solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Asset-Based and Asset-Light. The Asset-Based segment provides less-than-truckload (LTL) services that transports general commodities, such as food, textiles, apparel, furniture, appliances, chemicals, non-bulk petroleum products, rubber, plastics, metal and metal products, wood, glass, automotive parts, machinery, and miscellaneous manufactured products. This segment also offers motor carrier freight transportation services to customers in Mexico through arrangements with trucking companies. The Asset-Light segment provides ground expedite services; third-party transportation brokerage services by sourcing various capacity solutions, including dry van over-the-road, temperature-controlled and refrigerated, flatbed, intermodal or container shipping, and specialized equipment; less-than-container and full container load ocean transportation services; warehousing and distribution services; managed transportation services; and moving services to do-it-yourself' consumer, as well as final mile, time critical, product launch, retail logistics, supply chain optimization, brokered LTL, and trade show shipping services. This segment also offers premium logistics services, such as deployment of specialized equipment to meet linehaul requirements; and international freight transportation with air, ocean, and ground services. 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.
94.42 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for ARCB have a max estimate of 140.00 and a min estimate of 73.00.