Arcbest Corp Financials
This page shows Arcbest Corp (ARCB) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 17 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2024 annual data. Scores normalized against common benchmarks. How we calculate these scores
Arcbest Corp has an operating margin of 5.9%, meaning the company retains $6 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This below-average margin results in a low score of 29/100, suggesting thin profitability after operating expenses. This is up from 3.9% the prior year.
Arcbest Corp's revenue declined 5.6% year-over-year, from $4.4B to $4.2B. This contraction results in a growth score of 13/100.
Arcbest Corp carries a low D/E ratio of 0.10, meaning only $0.10 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 100/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
Arcbest Corp's current ratio of 1.01 means current assets barely cover short-term liabilities. This tight liquidity results in a low score of 21/100, which could limit financial flexibility.
While Arcbest Corp generated $285.8M in operating cash flow, capex of $223.1M consumed most of it, leaving $62.7M in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 8/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.
Arcbest Corp's ROE of 13.2% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 53/100. This is down from 15.7% the prior year.
Arcbest Corp scores 4.14, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Arcbest Corp passes 4 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, neither operating efficiency signal passes.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Arcbest Corp generates $1.64 in operating cash flow ($285.8M OCF vs $174.0M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Arcbest Corp earns $27.2 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($244.4M vs $9.0M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Arcbest Corp generated $4.2B in revenue in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 5.6% from the prior year.
Arcbest Corp's EBITDA was $393.5M in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 23.8% from the prior year.
Arcbest Corp generated $62.7M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2024, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 39.2% from the prior year.
Arcbest Corp reported $174.0M in net income in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 11.0% from the prior year.
Arcbest Corp earned $7.30 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 7.9% from the prior year.
Arcbest Corp held $127.4M in cash against $125.2M in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2024.
Arcbest Corp's operating margin was 5.9% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 2.0 percentage points from the prior year.
Arcbest Corp's net profit margin was 4.2% in fiscal year 2024, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 0.3 percentage points from the prior year.
Arcbest Corp's ROE was 13.2% in fiscal year 2024, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 2.5 percentage points from the prior year.
Arcbest Corp invested $34.1M in research and development in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 34.9% from the prior year.
Arcbest Corp spent $75.2M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2024, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 17.8% from the prior year.
Arcbest Corp invested $223.1M in capex in fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 1.9% from the prior year.
ARCB Income Statement
| Metric | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.0B+2.5% | $1.0B+5.7% | $967.1M-3.5% | $1.0B-7.1% | $1.1B+4.0% | $1.0B-4.9% | $1.1B-3.4% | $1.1B |
| Cost of Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gross Profit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income | $54.6M+46.4% | $37.3M+462.7% | $6.6M-82.6% | $38.2M-21.9% | $48.8M+117.7% | $22.4M-65.1% | $64.3M+42.5% | $45.1M |
| Interest Expense | $3.3M+12.8% | $3.0M+7.3% | $2.8M+15.1% | $2.4M+15.2% | $2.1M-6.7% | $2.2M-4.2% | $2.3M+4.0% | $2.2M |
| Income Tax | $14.2M+40.1% | $10.2M+874.0% | $1.0M-87.6% | $8.4M+265.8% | $2.3M+230.5% | -$1.8M-109.3% | $19.0M+59.0% | $12.0M |
| Net Income | $39.3M+52.2% | $25.8M+724.3% | $3.1M-89.2% | $29.0M-38.1% | $46.9M+2129.6% | -$2.3M-104.7% | $48.8M+39.7% | $34.9M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.72+53.6% | $1.12+761.5% | $0.13-89.3% | $1.21-38.3% | $1.96+2060.0% | $-0.10-104.9% | $2.03+43.0% | $1.42 |
ARCB Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2.5B+1.4% | $2.5B+2.5% | $2.4B-0.9% | $2.4B+0.9% | $2.4B+2.2% | $2.4B-5.1% | $2.5B+2.0% | $2.4B |
| Current Assets | $657.1M+3.0% | $638.2M+2.1% | $625.2M-7.5% | $675.6M-11.9% | $767.2M+1.2% | $758.5M-14.3% | $884.8M-0.6% | $890.1M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $120.6M+5.0% | $114.9M+55.0% | $74.1M-41.8% | $127.4M-40.9% | $215.6M+24.7% | $172.9M-34.1% | $262.2M+4.3% | $251.5M |
| Inventory | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Accounts Receivable | $408.6M+1.6% | $402.3M-2.9% | $414.1M+4.9% | $394.8M-8.1% | $429.5M-1.0% | $433.7M+0.8% | $430.1M-8.4% | $469.5M |
| Goodwill | $304.8M0.0% | $304.8M0.0% | $304.8M0.0% | $304.8M0.0% | $304.8M0.0% | $304.8M0.0% | $304.8M0.0% | $304.8M |
| Total Liabilities | $1.2B+1.0% | $1.2B+4.9% | $1.1B-0.3% | $1.1B-5.2% | $1.2B+3.8% | $1.1B-8.7% | $1.2B+2.1% | $1.2B |
| Current Liabilities | $670.5M+1.4% | $661.4M+5.9% | $624.3M-6.3% | $666.0M+3.1% | $645.9M+4.4% | $618.6M-11.8% | $701.6M+5.0% | $668.4M |
| Long-Term Debt | $135.5M-17.3% | $163.8M+11.1% | $147.5M+17.9% | $125.2M-13.7% | $145.0M-2.7% | $149.0M-8.0% | $162.0M-8.1% | $176.3M |
| Total Equity | $1.3B+1.7% | $1.3B+0.4% | $1.3B-1.5% | $1.3B+6.7% | $1.2B+0.7% | $1.2B-1.6% | $1.2B+1.8% | $1.2B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.5B+2.5% | $1.5B+1.6% | $1.4B0.0% | $1.4B+9.4% | $1.3B+3.5% | $1.3B-0.4% | $1.3B+3.7% | $1.2B |
ARCB Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $98.2M-9.5% | $108.4M+585.8% | -$22.3M-139.3% | $56.8M-57.5% | $133.7M+1968.0% | $6.5M-94.9% | $127.4M+40.0% | $91.0M |
| Capital Expenditures | $65.0M+136.5% | $27.5M+89.2% | $14.5M-72.7% | $53.3M+6.8% | $49.9M-9.4% | $55.0M-38.3% | $89.2M+91.5% | $46.6M |
| Free Cash Flow | $33.2M-59.0% | $80.9M+319.7% | -$36.8M-1142.6% | $3.5M-95.8% | $83.9M+272.6% | -$48.6M-227.3% | $38.2M-14.0% | $44.4M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$20.6M+25.9% | -$27.8M-204.0% | -$9.1M+75.9% | -$37.8M-25.7% | -$30.1M+47.2% | -$57.0M+18.2% | -$69.6M-498.4% | $17.5M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$71.9M-80.1% | -$39.9M-82.5% | -$21.9M+47.9% | -$42.0M+31.1% | -$60.9M-56.8% | -$38.8M+17.4% | -$47.1M-6.3% | -$44.3M |
| Dividends Paid | $2.7M-1.1% | $2.8M-1.0% | $2.8M-0.9% | $2.8M-0.3% | $2.8M-0.3% | $2.8M-0.6% | $2.8M-1.4% | $2.9M |
| Share Buybacks | $16.4M-17.0% | $19.7M-10.2% | $22.0M+15.0% | $19.1M+19.7% | $16.0M+2.1% | $15.7M-39.0% | $25.6M+4.1% | $24.6M |
ARCB Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Margin | 5.2%+1.6pp | 3.6%+3.0pp | 0.7%-3.1pp | 3.8%-0.7pp | 4.5%+2.4pp | 2.2%-3.7pp | 5.9%+1.9pp | 4.0% |
| Net Margin | 3.8%+1.2pp | 2.5%+2.2pp | 0.3%-2.6pp | 2.9%-1.4pp | 4.3%+4.6pp | -0.2%-4.7pp | 4.5%+1.4pp | 3.1% |
| Return on Equity | 3.0%+1.0pp | 2.0%+1.7pp | 0.2%-2.0pp | 2.2%-1.6pp | 3.8% | N/A | 3.9%+1.1pp | 2.9% |
| Return on Assets | 1.6%+0.5pp | 1.1%+0.9pp | 0.1%-1.1pp | 1.2%-0.8pp | 1.9%+2.1pp | -0.1%-2.1pp | 2.0%+0.5pp | 1.4% |
| Current Ratio | 0.98+0.0 | 0.96-0.0 | 1.00-0.0 | 1.01-0.2 | 1.19-0.0 | 1.23-0.0 | 1.26-0.1 | 1.33 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.10-0.0 | 0.13+0.0 | 0.11+0.0 | 0.10-0.0 | 0.120.0 | 0.120.0 | 0.13-0.0 | 0.14 |
| FCF Margin | 3.2%-4.8pp | 7.9%+11.7pp | -3.8%-4.2pp | 0.4%-7.4pp | 7.8%+12.5pp | -4.7%-8.2pp | 3.5%-0.4pp | 3.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcbest Corp's annual revenue?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) reported $4.2B in total revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a -5.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Arcbest Corp's revenue growing?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) revenue declined by 5.6% year-over-year, from $4.4B to $4.2B in fiscal year 2024.
Is Arcbest Corp profitable?
Yes, Arcbest Corp (ARCB) reported a net income of $174.0M in fiscal year 2024, with a net profit margin of 4.2%.
What is Arcbest Corp's earnings per share (EPS)?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) reported diluted earnings per share of $7.30 for fiscal year 2024. This represents a -7.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.
What is Arcbest Corp's EBITDA?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) had EBITDA of $393.5M in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Arcbest Corp have?
As of fiscal year 2024, Arcbest Corp (ARCB) had $127.4M in cash and equivalents against $125.2M in long-term debt.
What is Arcbest Corp's operating margin?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) had an operating margin of 5.9% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Arcbest Corp's net profit margin?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) had a net profit margin of 4.2% in fiscal year 2024, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Arcbest Corp's return on equity (ROE)?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) has a return on equity of 13.2% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Arcbest Corp's free cash flow?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) generated $62.7M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2024. This represents a -39.2% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Arcbest Corp's operating cash flow?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) generated $285.8M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2024, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Arcbest Corp's total assets?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) had $2.4B in total assets as of fiscal year 2024, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Arcbest Corp's capital expenditures?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) invested $223.1M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Arcbest Corp spend on research and development?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) invested $34.1M in research and development during fiscal year 2024.
Does Arcbest Corp buy back shares?
Yes, Arcbest Corp (ARCB) spent $75.2M on share buybacks during fiscal year 2024, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.
What is Arcbest Corp's current ratio?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) had a current ratio of 1.01 as of fiscal year 2024, which is considered adequate.
What is Arcbest Corp's debt-to-equity ratio?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10 as of fiscal year 2024, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Arcbest Corp's return on assets (ROA)?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) had a return on assets of 7.2% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Arcbest Corp's Altman Z-Score?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) has an Altman Z-Score of 4.14, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios—working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets—to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Arcbest Corp's Piotroski F-Score?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Arcbest Corp's earnings high quality?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.64x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Arcbest Corp cover its interest payments?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) has an interest coverage ratio of 27.2x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Arcbest Corp?
Arcbest Corp (ARCB) scores 37 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating weak overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.