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Arcbest vs Saia: ARCB and SAIA compared
Arcbest is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $982M for Saia (Q3 2026). Saia is growing faster (+17% against +16% a year earlier). Saia is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.4% against 6.1%.
Where the money goes: ARCB and SAIA
Arcbest (ARCB) · Q3 2026
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.
Saia (SAIA) · Q3 2026
Saia, Q3 2026: revenue $982M (+17% year over year), operating margin 12.4%, net earnings $91.4M, operating cash flow $190M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Arcbest (ARCB) | Saia (SAIA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.2B | $982M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +16% | +17% |
| Operating margin | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Net earnings | $51.7M | $91.4M |
| Net margin | 4.3% | 9.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $117M | $190M |
| Free cash flow | $103M | $111M |
| Market value | $2.9B | $8.9B |
| P/E | 99.9× | 31.5× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $167.15 | $414.67 |
Where the revenue comes from
Arcbest
- Asset-Based: $763M (63%)
- Asset-Light: $444M (37%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Arcbest or Saia?
Arcbest is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $982M for Saia (Q3 2026).
Is Arcbest or Saia growing faster?
Saia is growing faster (+17% against +16% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Arcbest or Saia?
Saia is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.4% against 6.1%.
More: Arcbest earnings · how Arcbest makes money · Saia earnings · how Saia makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.