NASDAQ$ARCB
ArcBest Corporation · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
ArcBest achieved record results driven by successful growth strategy.
ArcBest reported record third quarter revenue of $1.0 billion, a 27.9% increase over the prior year. Net income improved to $63.7 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, and on a non-GAAP basis, net income was $69.2 million, or $2.59 per diluted share. The company's strategic vision and investments in innovation, technology, and logistics solutions drove the superior performance.
- Third quarter revenue reached $1.0 billion, representing a 27.9 percent increase compared to the third quarter of 2020.
- Net income increased to $63.7 million, or $2.38 per diluted share.
- Non-GAAP net income for the third quarter was $69.2 million, or $2.59 per diluted share.
- ArcBest achieved the highest quarterly revenue and operating income in its history.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
ArcBest · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.02B
Revenue by segment
ArcBest · $1.05B total across 2 segments · Q3 2021
- Asset-Based$681M+21.2%64.7%
- Asset-Light$372M+38.8%35.3%
Forward guidance
ArcBest is focused on continuing to successfully execute its growth strategy and creating sustainable value for its stakeholders, including its shareholders.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2021
+0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
+4.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+6.0%
Avg return
30 days after
50%
34 / 68 earnings
Positive
+29.4%
Q1 2018
Best reaction
-30.3%
Q1 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.5% | -0.7% | +5.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.9% | +28.4% | +20.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.1% | -7.1% | -0.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -4.0% | +4.9% | +9.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.2% | +1.2% | -16.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -3.5% | +16.0% | +10.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -13.8% | -15.0% | -12.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -16.3% | -11.3% | -20.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +9.6% | +12.3% | +14.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +26.0% | +30.0% | +38.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -2.1% | -2.6% | -12.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.9% | +0.1% | -3.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -4.2% | +14.1% | +15.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -8.0% | -7.3% | +1.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.2% | -2.3% | -0.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.1% | +6.4% | -0.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +5.7% | +1.3% | +6.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +14.1% | +13.6% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | +9.0% | +14.5% | +16.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +13.5% | +20.7% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.4% | +4.6% | +35.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | +8.9% | +5.9% | +38.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | -3.8% | -2.5% | +7.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +7.2% | +11.7% | +28.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -11.4% | -10.1% | -21.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.0% | +7.0% | -2.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | +7.1% | +2.7% | +5.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -0.5% | -3.7% | -17.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -5.7% | -5.2% | -11.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | +12.0% | +10.8% | +8.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.1% | +3.6% | +7.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | +29.4% | +28.5% | +33.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +4.9% | -3.8% | -7.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.9% | -0.6% | +14.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +29.3% | +18.4% | +20.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -30.3% | -30.7% | -25.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.6% | +0.5% | -12.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | +10.9% | +19.8% | +52.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | +0.4% | -0.3% | -0.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | -14.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -12.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +8.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -20.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +19.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -15.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +7.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -6.3% | — | — |
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