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Arcbest (ARCB) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Arcbest (ARCB) reported revenue of $1.2B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +15% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 6.1%, net earnings $51.7M (4.3% of revenue).
Arcbest, Q3 2026: revenue $1.2B (+16% year over year), operating margin 6.1%, net earnings $51.7M, operating cash flow $117M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.2B | +2% | +15% |
| Operating profit | $73.3M | — | +34% |
| Net earnings | $51.7M | — | +32% |
| Operating cash flow | $117M | -10% | +18% |
| Free cash flow | $103M | -12% | +202% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.2B in Q3 2026, up 15% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Asset-Based was the largest line at 63% of revenue. Asset-Light added $0.09B year over year (up 25%), 55% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.07B, a 6.1% margin (up 0.8 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 12% reached operating profit, above the 5% margin then. Total costs grew 14% against revenue growth of 15%. Net earnings were $0.05B, up 32% year over year. The effective tax rate was 27.1%.
Operating cash flow was $0.12B (up 18% year over year), 226% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.04B of depreciation and amortization and $2.5M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.02B. Capital expenditures of $0.01B left free cash flow of $0.10B.
Questions
What was Arcbest's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Arcbest (ARCB) reported revenue of $1.2B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +15% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Arcbest profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $73.3M (6.1% of revenue) and net earnings $51.7M.
Source: Arcbest 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.