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ArcBest Corp (ARCB)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: ARCB (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
13 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $83.42
1 Year Target Price $83.42
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 6 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -19.06% | Avg. Invested days 20 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.91B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.03 | 1Y Target Price 83.42 |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.03 | 1Y Target Price 83.42 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 13 | Beta 1.67 | 52 Weeks Range 55.08 - 129.13 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 55.08 - 129.13 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.62% | Basic EPS (TTM) 7.53 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.36% | Operating Margin (TTM) 0.71% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.47% | Return on Equity (TTM) 14.25% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 11.03 | Forward PE 18.25 | Enterprise Value 2308293495 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.47 |
Enterprise Value 2308293495 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.47 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.56 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.93 | Shares Outstanding 23028400 | Shares Floating 22475579 |
Shares Outstanding 23028400 | Shares Floating 22475579 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.32 | Percent Institutions 105.6 |
Upturn AI SWOT
ArcBest Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
ArcBest Corp was founded in 1928 as a local freight hauler in Arkansas. Originally known as OK Transfer, it evolved into Arkansas Best Freight System (ABF) and later ArcBest Corporation. Key milestones include expansion into a national LTL carrier and diversification into logistics services through acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- ABF Freight: Provides less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services. It involves consolidating smaller shipments from multiple customers into a single truckload for efficient transport.
- ArcBest Logistics: Offers a range of supply chain solutions, including managed transportation, expedited shipping, warehousing, and final mile delivery.
- FleetNet America: Provides maintenance and repair services for commercial vehicles.
- U-Pack: Moving services, with customers loading and unloading and ABF transporting their goods.
Leadership and Structure
Judy R. McReynolds serves as the Chairman, President, and CEO. The company has a structured leadership team encompassing various functional departments like operations, finance, sales, and technology.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- LTL Transportation (ABF Freight): Core LTL services provide transportation of smaller freight shipments. Competitors include XPO, Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), and FedEx Freight (FDX). Difficult to determine specific revenue from this segment with available data, but LTL is a major revenue driver. Market share is roughly estimated around 7-8% of the overall LTL market.
- Managed Transportation (ArcBest Logistics): Arranges freight transportation for customers using a network of carriers. Competitors include C.H. Robinson (CHRW), and Coyote Logistics. Generates significant revenue as part of the ArcBest Logistics segment. No specific market share data is readily available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The transportation and logistics industry is characterized by technological advancements, capacity fluctuations, and evolving customer demands. E-commerce growth drives demand for logistics services.
Positioning
ArcBest is positioned as an integrated logistics solutions provider, offering both asset-based LTL services and non-asset-based logistics solutions. Its competitive advantages include its extensive network, experienced workforce, and technology platform.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global logistics market is estimated to be worth over $5 trillion. ArcBest's position allows it to capture a share of this TAM through its LTL and logistics services. TAM is difficult to calculate exactly given ABFs diverse business operations.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Integrated service offerings (LTL and logistics)
- Experienced management team
- Strong customer relationships
- Extensive service network
- Technology platform
Weaknesses
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Dependence on fuel prices
- Labor costs
- Integration risks with acquisitions
- Competition in the LTL and logistics markets
Opportunities
- E-commerce growth
- Expansion of logistics services
- Technological advancements (e.g., automation)
- Strategic acquisitions
- Supply chain disruptions creating demand for flexibility
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Rising fuel prices
- Labor shortages
- Cybersecurity risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ODFL
- XPO
- FDX
- SAIA
Competitive Landscape
ArcBest competes with other LTL carriers and logistics providers. Its strengths include its integrated service offerings and experienced management team. Its weaknesses include its exposure to economic cycles and dependence on fuel prices.
Major Acquisitions
MoLo Solutions
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 235
- Strategic Rationale: Expands ArcBest's brokerage capabilities and enhances its presence in the truckload market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: ArcBest has grown organically and through acquisitions. Its growth has been driven by expansion into logistics services and strong performance in the LTL market.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by demand for logistics services and improved operational efficiency.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in technology, expansion of logistics service offerings, and acquisitions of complementary businesses.
Summary
ArcBest Corp presents a mixed picture; while it benefits from its integrated logistics solutions and experienced management, economic cycles and fuel price volatility pose challenges. The company's strategic expansion into logistics services, particularly through acquisitions, bolsters its growth potential. However, heightened competition within both the LTL and broader logistics sectors necessitates continual innovation and operational efficiency. ArcBest should monitor and adapt to these shifting market dynamics to sustain and improve its competitive edge. Cybersecurity and data privacy are also important factors to stay ahead of.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports
- Press Releases
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and represents an opinion. It is not financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Market share data is approximate.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About ArcBest Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Fort Smith, AR, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-05-13 | Chairman & CEO Ms. Judy R. McReynolds CPA | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Trucking | Full time employees 14000 | Website https://arcb.com |
Full time employees 14000 | Website https://arcb.com | ||
ArcBest Corporation, an integrated logistics company, provides ground, air, and ocean transportation solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Asset-Based and Asset-Light. The Asset-Based segment provides less-than-truckload (LTL) services that transports general commodities, such as food, textiles, apparel, furniture, appliances, chemicals, non-bulk petroleum products, rubber, plastics, metal and metal products, wood, glass, automotive parts, machinery, and miscellaneous manufactured products. This segment also offers motor carrier freight transportation services to customers in Mexico through arrangements with trucking companies. The Asset-Light segment provides ground expedite services; third-party transportation brokerage services by sourcing various capacity solutions, including dry van over-the-road, temperature-controlled and refrigerated, flatbed, intermodal or container shipping, and specialized equipment; less-than-container and full container load ocean transportation services; warehousing and distribution services; managed transportation services; and moving services to "do-it-yourself' consumer, as well as final mile, time critical, product launch, retail logistics, supply chain optimization, brokered LTL, and trade show shipping services. This segment also offers premium logistics services, such as deployment of specialized equipment to meet linehaul requirements; and international freight transportation with air, ocean, and ground services. The company was formerly known as Arkansas Best Corporation and changed its name to ArcBest Corporation in May 2014. ArcBest Corporation was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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