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Old Dominion Freight Line vs Arcbest: ODFL and ARCB compared
Old Dominion Freight Line is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.2B for Arcbest (Q3 2026). Arcbest is growing faster (+16% against +13% a year earlier). Old Dominion Freight Line is more profitable, with an operating margin of 28.5% against 6.1%.
Where the money goes: ODFL and ARCB
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) · Q3 2026
Old Dominion Freight Line, Q3 2026: revenue $1.6B (+13% year over year), operating margin 28.5%, net earnings $344M, operating cash flow $469M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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.
| Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) | Arcbest (ARCB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.6B | $1.2B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +13% | +16% |
| Operating margin | 28.5% | 6.1% |
| Net earnings | $344M | $51.7M |
| Net margin | 21.6% | 4.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $469M | $117M |
| Free cash flow | $402M | $103M |
| Market value | $34.6B | $2.9B |
| P/E | 29.8× | 99.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $213.38 | $167.15 |
Where the revenue comes from
Old Dominion Freight Line
- LTL Service Revenue: $1.6B (99%)
- Other Service Revenue: $14.2M (1%)
Arcbest
- Asset-Based: $763M (63%)
- Asset-Light: $444M (37%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Old Dominion Freight Line or Arcbest?
Old Dominion Freight Line is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.2B for Arcbest (Q3 2026).
Is Old Dominion Freight Line or Arcbest growing faster?
Arcbest is growing faster (+16% against +13% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Old Dominion Freight Line or Arcbest?
Old Dominion Freight Line is more profitable, with an operating margin of 28.5% against 6.1%.
More: Old Dominion Freight Line earnings · how Old Dominion Freight Line makes money · Arcbest earnings · how Arcbest makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.