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Arcbest (ARCB) Q3 2025 earnings results (third quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2025
Arcbest (ARCB) reported revenue of $1.0B for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), -1% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.2%, net earnings $39.3M (3.7% of revenue).
Arcbest, Q3 2025: revenue $1.0B (-1% year over year), operating margin 5.2%, net earnings $39.3M, operating cash flow $99.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.0B | +3% | -1% |
| Operating profit | $54.6M | +46% | -60% |
| Net earnings | $39.3M | +52% | -61% |
| Operating cash flow | $99.3M | -8% | +12% |
| Free cash flow | $34.3M | -58% | +43% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.0B in Q3 2025, down 1% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. Asset-Based was the largest line at 66% of revenue. Asset-Light lost $0.03B year over year (down 8%), 199% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.05B, a 5.2% margin (down 7.5 points year over year). Total costs grew 7% against a revenue fall of 1%. Net earnings were $0.04B, down 61% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.10B (up 12% year over year), 253% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.04B of depreciation and amortization and $2.7M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.01B. Capital expenditures of $0.06B left free cash flow of $0.03B.
Questions
What was Arcbest's revenue in the third quarter 2025?
Arcbest (ARCB) reported revenue of $1.0B for the third quarter 2025 (Q3 2025), -1% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was Arcbest profitable in the third quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $54.6M (5.2% of revenue) and net earnings $39.3M.
Source: Arcbest 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.