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ArcBest Corporation (ARCB)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US03937C1053
CUSIP
03937C105
Industry
Trucking
IPO Date
May 13, 1992

Highlights

Market Cap
$2.21B
Enterprise Value
$2.56B
EPS (TTM)
$2.63
PE Ratio
37.47
Total Revenue (TTM)
$4.01B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.19B
EBITDA (TTM)
$210.13M
Year Range
$55.19 - $112.92
Target Price
$89.00
ROA (TTM)
2.45%
ROE (TTM)
4.64%

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ArcBest Corporation

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ArcBest Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) has returned 32.73% so far this year and 40.27% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ARCB has achieved an annualized return of 17.68%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


ArcBest Corporation

1D
5.25%
1M
-4.19%
YTD
32.73%
6M
41.19%
1Y
40.27%
3Y*
2.62%
5Y*
6.97%
10Y*
17.68%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 13, 1992, ARCB's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.48%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was May 2013 with a return of +82.2%, while the worst month was Aug 2012 at -32.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, ARCB closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 22, 1999 with a return of +40.3%, while the worst single day was Sep 16, 1998 at -30.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202621.61%13.91%-4.19%32.73%
20252.45%-17.51%-10.40%-17.09%7.33%22.84%-5.04%1.03%-5.27%6.37%-13.50%15.61%-19.96%
2024-0.90%20.02%-0.25%-22.17%-4.76%1.48%17.72%-15.57%2.02%-3.94%10.77%-19.05%-22.05%
202319.15%15.42%-3.93%2.14%-11.13%17.93%17.73%-9.13%-3.73%7.11%9.58%0.86%72.43%
2022-26.21%4.89%-13.14%-10.36%4.97%-6.95%25.91%-8.98%-9.69%9.21%4.37%-15.38%-41.25%
20218.62%27.46%19.29%3.40%7.08%-25.24%1.58%13.03%22.54%9.88%14.81%16.27%182.09%

Benchmark Metrics

ArcBest Corporation has an annualized alpha of 8.98%, beta of 1.16, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 14, 1992.

  • This stock participated in 125.82% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 121.88% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
8.98%
Beta
1.16
0.17
Upside Capture
121.88%
Downside Capture
125.82%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ARCB ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


ARCB Risk / Return Rank: 6565
Overall Rank
ARCB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6565
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ARCB Sortino Ratio Rank: 6464
Sortino Ratio Rank
ARCB Omega Ratio Rank: 6161
Omega Ratio Rank
ARCB Calmar Ratio Rank: 6868
Calmar Ratio Rank
ARCB Martin Ratio Rank: 6666
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ARCBBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.71

0.90

-0.19

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.36

1.39

-0.02

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.17

1.21

-0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.30

1.40

-0.10

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.79

6.61

-3.81

Explore ARCB risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

ArcBest Corporation provided a 0.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.48 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 15 consecutive years.


0.20%0.40%0.60%0.80%1.00%1.20%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.48$0.48$0.48$0.48$0.44$0.32$0.32$0.32$0.32$0.32$0.32$0.26

Dividend yield

0.49%0.65%0.51%0.40%0.63%0.27%0.75%1.16%0.93%0.90%1.16%1.22%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ArcBest Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.12
2025$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.48
2024$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.48
2023$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.48
2022$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.44
2021$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.32

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

ArcBest Corporation has a dividend yield of 0.49%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

ArcBest Corporation has a payout ratio of 13.76%, which is below the market average. This means ArcBest Corporation returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the ArcBest Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the ArcBest Corporation was 85.88%, occurring on Nov 15, 2012. Recovery took 529 trading sessions.

The current ArcBest Corporation drawdown is 34.46%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-85.88%Jul 5, 20061605Nov 15, 2012529Dec 23, 20142134
-75.05%Dec 2, 19921006Nov 21, 1996936Aug 9, 20001942
-67.85%Sep 12, 2018391Apr 1, 2020202Jan 20, 2021593
-67.84%Dec 29, 2014377Jun 27, 2016472May 11, 2018849
-62.45%Apr 12, 2024262Apr 29, 2025

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of ArcBest Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how ArcBest Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Trucking industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ARCB, comparing it with other companies in the Trucking industry. Currently, ARCB has a P/E ratio of 37.5. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ARCB relative to other companies in the Trucking industry. Currently, ARCB has a P/S ratio of 0.6. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ARCB in comparison with other companies in the Trucking industry. Currently, ARCB has a P/B value of 1.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items