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Arcbest (ARCB) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 1, 2026
Arcbest (ARCB) reported revenue of $999M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 0.3%, net loss $1.0M (0.1% of revenue).
Arcbest, Q1 2026: revenue $999M (+3% year over year), operating margin 0.3%, net loss $1.0M, operating cash flow $8.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $999M | +3% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $3.4M | — | -48% |
| Net earnings | −$1.0M | — | -133% |
| Operating cash flow | $8.5M | -81% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $998.8M in Q1 2026, up 3% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. Asset-Based was the largest line at 62% of revenue. Asset-Light added $21.4M year over year (up 6%), 67% of the total change.
Operating profit was $3.4M, a 0.3% margin (down 0.3 points year over year). Operating profit fell $3.2M even though revenue rose $31.7M versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 4% against revenue growth of 3%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $1.0M, narrower than the previous quarter's $8.1M loss. Net interest and other expense of $4.8M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $8.5M. Non-cash charges added back $44.3M of depreciation and amortization and $2.1M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $36.8M. Capital expenditures of $9.8M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$1.2M.
Questions
What was Arcbest's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Arcbest (ARCB) reported revenue of $999M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was Arcbest profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $3.4M (0.3% of revenue) and net loss $1.0M.
Source: Arcbest 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.