Compared to Estimates, ArcBest (ARCB) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - ArcBest reported revenue of $967.08 million for the quarter ended March 2025, a decrease of 6.7% year-over-year, and EPS of $0.51, down from $1.34 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $981.56 million by 1.48%, and the EPS was also below the consensus estimate of $0.52 by 1.92% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - ArcBest's shares have declined by 16.3% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's decline of 0.8%, indicating potential underperformance in the near term with a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) [3] - The Asset-Light Operating Ratio was reported at 101.2%, slightly better than the average estimate of 101.6% from three analysts [4] - The Asset-Based Operating Ratio was 95.9%, aligning closely with the average estimate of 95.7% from three analysts [4] - Asset-Based revenues were reported at $646.29 million, a decrease of 3.8% year-over-year, compared to the average estimate of $647.61 million from four analysts [4] - Asset-Light revenues were reported at $356.01 million, down 10.2% year-over-year, against the average estimate of $366.20 million from four analysts [4] - The reported revenue from Other and eliminations was -$35.23 million, worse than the average estimate of -$31.14 million from three analysts, but showed a year-over-year improvement of 12.2% [4]