ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1991 to 2025
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ARCB EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
ARCB Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| 2024 | 8.4% | 5.8% | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 8.5% | 3.9% | 4.4% |
| 2022 | 11.4% | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | 10.8% | 7.4% | 5.7% |
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ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $56M, reflecting -64.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $2.50 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 1.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, ARCB's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -0.5%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $298M in fiscal 2022.
ArcBest Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 2.3%, operating margin of 2.3%, and net margin of 1.5%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including ODFL ($1.02B net income, 18.6% margin), SAIA ($255M net income, 7.9% margin), XPO ($348M net income, 3.9% margin), ARCB has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare ARCB vs ODFL →
ARCB Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
ARCB Historical Earnings Data (1991–2025)
35 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60M | -65.5% | $90M | $2.62 | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $174M | -11.0% | $244M | $7.30 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| 2023 | $195M | -34.5% | $173M | $7.93 | 4.4% | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $298M | +39.7% | $395M | $11.69 | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | $214M | +200.3% | $277M | $7.98 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| 2020 | $71M | +77.8% | $98M | $2.69 | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| 2019 | $40M | -40.6% | $64M | $1.51 | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2018 | $67M | +12.6% | $109M | $2.52 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $60M | +220.2% | $61M | $2.25 | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| 2016 | $19M | -58.4% | $34M | $0.71 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ARCB stock.
Is ARCB growing earnings?
ARCB EPS fell to $2.50, with earnings declining -64.1%. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -0.5%. TTM net income dropped to $56M.
What are ARCB's profit margins?
ArcBest Corporation net margin is +1.5%, with operating margin at +2.3%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are ARCB's earnings?
ARCB earnings data spans 1991-2025. The declining earnings trend is -64.1% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.