ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$126.41 +0.48% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 66/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $2.83B
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk B-
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.6% Base Target
$186 Bull$131 Base$102 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ARCB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7%
RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
41.930 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
5 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE57% OF RANGE
L: $59$126.41H: $177
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (steady margins), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: CRQD 13 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 28 / 40
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NEUTRAL (65)

5.4% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 4.04% FCF yield.

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NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 5/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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BULLISH (67)

25/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 15/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like ARCB
  • ✓Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Priced at 47x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
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ARCB // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -0.91%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-10-30O $126.5H $126.5L $123.6C $126.4VOL 186.2K
RES: $131.3SUP: $116.7SMA50: $131.6SMA200: $124.6
$183.2$156.2$129.2$102.2$75.25RES $131.3SUP $116.7$126.42026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
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ARCB Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
34.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -4.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (ARCB)

Industrials Rank #102 of 485 ⚔️ LSTR vs ARCB Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (ARCB vs. LSTR, WERN, SNDR, MRTN)

Industry: Trucking Freight/Courier Services (19 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) ranks #102 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #186 by equity capitalization ($2.83B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LSTR leads on earnings valuation at 41.4x trailing P/E, while LSTR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.4% ROIC and — gross margin. ARCB currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 66/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ARCB ACTIVE
ArcBest Corporation
C+ 66/100 47.0x — 5.4% +0.48% $2.83B Benchmark Subject
LSTR
Landstar System Inc.
C- 59/100 41.4x — 16.4% +1.85% $4.77B /lstr-vs-arcb →
WERN
Werner Enterprises Inc.
D 45/100 — — 0.4% +1.84% $1.66B /wern-vs-arcb →
SNDR
Schneider National Inc.
D+ 56/100 49.8x — 4.2% -0.87% $5.16B /sndr-vs-arcb →
MRTN
Marten Transport Ltd.
C 65/100 55.1x — 2.5% +0.86% $960.3M /mrtn-vs-arcb →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000894405

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) reported GAAP revenue of $4.01B (-4.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $4.18B , and -9.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $60.1M, operating cash flow of $229.0M, and free cash flow of $114.2M (+82.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, ARCB closed FY2025 with $2.45B in total assets against $136.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $4.01B $60.1M $229.0M $114.2M $2.45B $136.0M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $4.18B $174.0M $285.8M $62.7M $2.43B $125.2M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $4.43B $195.4M $322.2M $322.2M — —

3. ARCB Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ARCB stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCB) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $126.41 (+0.48% 1D, market cap $2.83B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, ARCB ranks #102 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ARCB compare to LSTR and WERN in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Trucking Freight/Courier Services), ARCB carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 47.0x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.4%. By comparison, LSTR (Landstar System Inc.) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 41.4x, ROIC 16.4%, cap $4.77B) and WERN (Werner Enterprises Inc.) posts a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 0.4%, cap $1.66B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LSTR leads on earnings multiple (41.4x) while LSTR leads on capital efficiency (16.4% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ARCB?

Per ARCB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000894405), ArcBest Corporation generated $4.01B in revenue (-4.0% YoY), $60.1M in net income, and $114.2M in free cash flow against $2.45B in total assets and $136.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 47x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ARCB trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ARCB last traded at $126.41 (+0.48% on volume of 233,844 shares), positioning the stock -3.97% below its 50-day simple moving average ($131.63) and +1.48% above its 200-day simple moving average ($124.57). Across its 52-week range of $59.43 to $176.69, ARCB sits at the 57.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 41.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.0% ($117.56 to $135.26).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell ARCB stock right now?

ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold — HOLD) with 66/100 RQD Confidence. Solid steady margins (5% return on capital), mixed timing at 47x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is ARCB's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

ARCB's 12-month base price target is $130.96 (range $102.15 to $185.52), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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