ArcBest Corp (ARCB) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure35 years of earnings data (1991–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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ArcBest Corp (ARCB) Earnings Overview
As of November 8, 2026, ArcBest Corp (ARCB) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $29M, reflecting -64.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.28 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 Corp 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 ($1.16B net income, 18.6% margin), SAIA ($283M net income, 7.9% margin), XPO ($503M net income, 3.9% margin), ARCB has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare ARCB vs ODFL →
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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% |
| 2015 | $45M | -2.9% | $75M | $1.67 | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| 2014 | $46M | +192.1% | $69M | $1.69 | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| 2013 | $16M | +304.5% | $19M | $0.59 | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| 2012 | -$8M | -222.1% | -$15M | $-0.31 | -0.4% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | $6M | +119.5% | $10M | $0.23 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2010 | -$32M | +74.6% | -$55M | $-1.30 | -2.0% | -3.3% |
| 2009 | -$128M | -538.5% | -$169M | $-5.10 | -8.7% | -11.5% |
| 2008 | $29M | -48.7% | $49M | $1.15 | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| 2007 | $57M | -32.4% | $85M | $2.26 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 2006 | $84M | -19.6% | $125M | $3.30 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 2005 | $105M | +38.5% | $154M | $4.06 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 2004 | $76M | +63.8% | $124M | $2.94 | 4.4% | 7.2% |
| 2003 | $46M | +174.1% | $86M | $1.81 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 2002 | $17M | -62.5% | $71M | $0.68 | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| 2001 | $45M | -41.2% | $76M | $1.73 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2000 | $76M | +51.1% | $140M | $3.17 | 4.1% | 7.6% |
| 1999 | $50M | +75.7% | $110M | $2.11 | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 1998 | $29M | +86.2% | $70M | $1.21 | 1.8% | 4.4% |
| 1997 | $15M | +142.1% | $63M | $0.56 | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| 1996 | -$37M | -11.6% | -$22M | $-2.10 | -2.3% | -1.4% |
| 1995 | -$33M | -275.4% | -$23M | $-1.90 | -2.3% | -1.7% |
| 1994 | $19M | -7.9% | $48M | $0.74 | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| 1993 | $20M | +3483.3% | $51M | $0.84 | 2.0% | 5.1% |
| 1992 | $-600,000 | -108.2% | $57M | $-0.03 | -0.1% | 6.0% |
| 1991 | $7M | - | $43M | $0.57 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
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ARCB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ARCB stock.
What is ARCB earnings per share (EPS)?
ARCB trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.28, reflecting -64.1% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -0.5%. Complete EPS history from 1991 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is ArcBest Corp's net income?
ArcBest Corp (ARCB) trailing twelve-month net income is $29M as of 2025. Earnings declined -64.1% year-over-year. ArcBest Corp has been profitable for 13 consecutive years.
Is ARCB profitable?
Yes, ARCB is profitable with a TTM net income of $29M and a net profit margin of +1.5%. ArcBest Corp has generated profits for 13 consecutive years.
What is ARCB's earnings growth rate?
ARCB compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -64.1%, 3-Year: -39.3%, 5-Year: -0.5%, 10-Year: +4.6%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1991 to 2025.
What are ARCB's profit margins?
ArcBest Corp net profit margin is +1.5%, operating margin is +2.3%, and gross margin is +2.3%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +4.6%.
Is ARCB growing earnings?
ARCB earnings are declining — EPS fell -64.1% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $29M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -0.5%.
What was ARCB's best earnings year?
ArcBest Corp's highest annual net income on record is $298M, achieved in fiscal year 2022. Earnings history on this page spans 1991 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were ARCB's earnings last quarter?
ARCB's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $52M with diluted EPS of $2.30. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.