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ARCBArcBest Corporation
$87.51
Financials
WATCHLIST
Analysis updated: Jan 15, 2026

Investment Thesis

ARCB has good technicals (RS 80/99, IN BASE) but fundamentals are declining. potential breakout trade with moderate conviction. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

Strong RS vs ordinary earnings = Proceed with caution

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

-38%
Q4'24
$1.24
+230%
Q1'25
$0.13
-43%
Q2'25
$1.12
-60%
Q3'25
$1.71
Earnings Growing

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$87.51
50 DMA
$72.44
100 DMA
$72.44
150 DMA
$73.60
200 DMA
$71.10
Alignment Score: 2/4

ARCB Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Why Not BUY Yet?

EPS Growth
-60%>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOTAt pivot or near breakout
RSI (14)
70 (ELEVATED)<70 for safe entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on ARCB, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
80/99
Top 20% ✓
Trend
Weak Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
70
ELEVATED
VCP Setup
WARM
Score: 6/9
Volume
246K
-31% vs avg
From Entry
+10.0%
$79.52

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
-60%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
-3%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
-1%
DECLINING
F-Score
5/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
14%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
24/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Running

Broke out 4 weeks ago — now +10.0% from entry.

Trail stop at $80.31 (21 EMA or entry). Add on pullback to $84.01 - $80.31 (10-21 EMA).

Breakout Date2025-12-1729 days ago
Entry Price$79.52+10.0% since
Pullback Zone$84.01 - $80.31 (10-21 EMA)Re-entry levels
Trail Stop$80.31Breakeven or 21 EMA
Breakout Quality6/10🔥 Volume surge

If/Then Playbook

IF: Price pulls back toward $79.52
THEN: Better entry on pullback to breakout area
IF: Price drops below $73.95 (-7% from entry)
THEN: Breakout failed - exit position
IF: Next earnings shows >25% EPS growth
THEN: Upgrade conviction level
IF: RS Rating drops below 75
THEN: Remove from priority watch

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • Pivot$88.57+1.2%
  • 52W High$103.63+18.4%
Current$87.51

Support

  • 20 DMA$80.25-8.3%
  • 50 DMA$72.44-17.2%
  • 200 DMA$71.10-18.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ARCB stock a buy now?

ARCB has good technicals (RS 80/99, IN BASE) but fundamentals are declining. potential breakout trade with moderate conviction. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

What is the buy point for ARCB?

ARCB broke out at $79.52 and is now +10.0% extended. Consider waiting for a pullback to the $84.01 - $80.31 (10-21 EMA) for lower-risk entry.

What is ARCB's RS Rating?

ARCB has an RS Rating of 80/99, meaning it's in the Top 20% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.