ArcBest (ARCB) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - ArcBest reported revenue of $1.05 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, a decrease of 1.4% year-over-year, with EPS at $1.46 compared to $1.64 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 billion by 1.84%, while the EPS surpassed the consensus estimate of $1.37 by 6.57% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Asset-Based Operating Ratio was reported at 90.3%, better than the estimated 92.7% [4] - Asset-Light Operating Ratio was 100.4%, slightly above the estimated 100.2% [4] - Asset-Based Pounds per Shipment was 1,065.00 lbs, exceeding the estimate of 1,054.65 lbs [4] - Asset-Based Tons per Day was reported at 11,238.00 tons, above the estimate of 11,205.35 tons [4] - Asset-Based Shipments per Day was 21,095.00 tons, below the estimated 21,249.43 tons [4] - Asset-Based Billed Revenue per CWT was $50.19, slightly lower than the estimate of $50.60 [4] - Revenues from Asset-Based operations were $726.48 million, a 2.4% increase year-over-year, compared to the average estimate of $725.63 million [4] - Revenues from Asset-Light operations were $355.97 million, a decrease of 7.6% year-over-year, compared to the average estimate of $353.91 million [4] - Operating Income Non-GAAP for Asset-Based operations was $54.44 million, exceeding the estimate of $50.58 million [4] Stock Performance - ArcBest shares returned -1% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by 1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market [3]