Open the filing on EDGARArcBest Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
- Grew Asset-Based revenue and improved Asset-Based profitability, with sequential margin expansion ahead of typical seasonality
- Grew Asset-Light revenue and volumes while maintaining cost discipline and improving productivity
- Advanced strategic priorities with the successful launch of ArcBest View™ and continued execution on operating efficiency initiatives
FORT SMITH, Arkansas, July 29, 2026 - ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Second quarter 2026 revenue totaled $1.2 billion, compared to $1.0 billion in the prior-year period. Net loss was $13.8 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, versus net income of $25.8 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025.
On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $53.6 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, compared to $31.2 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, in the prior year. Non-GAAP results exclude the impairment and restructuring charges associated with the restructuring plan announced on July 16, 2026, as well as other items described in the attached non-GAAP reconciliation tables.
“Our second-quarter performance reflects disciplined execution, a more constructive operating environment and the value customers are gaining from our integrated logistics solutions,” said Seth Runser, ArcBest President and CEO. “We grew revenue and improved operating performance while continuing to invest in capabilities that make complex supply chains easier to manage. The launch of ArcBest View™ marks an important step in that journey, and our continued progress on pricing, cost management, efficiency and productivity initiatives positions us to deliver sustainable, profitable growth.”
Results of Operations Comparisons
Asset-Based
Second Quarter 2026 Versus Second Quarter 2025
- Revenue of $783.7 million compared to $713.3 million, a per-day increase of 9.9 percent
- Tonnage per day increase of 4.9 percent
- Shipments per day decrease of 2.8 percent
- Billed revenue per shipment increase of 12.5 percent
- Billed revenue per hundredweight increase of 4.2 percent
- Weight per shipment increase of 8.0 percent
- Operating income of $74.3 million and an operating ratio of 90.5 percent, compared to $51.0 million and 92.8 percent
- On a non-GAAP basis, operating income of $72.3 million and an operating ratio of 90.8 percent, compared to $51.0 million and 92.8 percent
Tonnage growth was driven by higher weight per shipment, reflecting a continued shift in freight profile, partially offset by fewer shipments per day. Revenue per shipment benefited from the heavier freight profile and a higher revenue per hundredweight, largely reflecting higher fuel surcharge revenue. Excluding fuel surcharge, revenue per hundredweight was flat.
Customer contract renewals and deferred pricing agreements averaged a 5.8 percent increase during the second quarter, and LTL industry pricing remains rational.
Operating expenses increased due to annual union wage adjustments, increased fuel prices and purchased transportation costs, and higher equipment depreciation.
On a sequential basis, second quarter daily revenue was up 17.8 percent compared to the first quarter. Tonnage per day increased 9.8 percent, driven by a 6.5 percent increase in weight per shipment and a 3.1 percent increase in daily shipments. Billed revenue per shipment increased 13.5 percent due to the heavier freight profile and a 6.5 percent increase in revenue per hundredweight, driven by higher fuel surcharge revenue and improved pricing. Excluding fuel surcharge, revenue per hundredweight improved by low single digits. The non-GAAP operating ratio decreased by 650 basis points, outperforming typical seasonality, due to higher fuel surcharge revenue, disciplined execution on pricing initiatives, and continued progress on cost optimization, network efficiency, and technology-driven productivity initiatives.
Asset-Light
Second Quarter 2026 Versus Second Quarter 2025
- Revenue of $438.7 million compared to $341.9 million, a per-day increase of 28.3 percent
- Shipments per day increase of 14.6 percent
- Revenue per shipment increase of 12.0 percent
- Purchased transportation expense was 86.5 percent of revenue compared to 84.4 percent
- Operating loss of $31.3 million compared to operating income of $0.6 million
- On a non-GAAP basis, operating income of $6.3 million compared to $1.1 million
- Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”), as defined in the attached non-GAAP reconciliation tables, of $7.0 million compared to $2.5 million
Revenue increased primarily due to higher shipment volumes, led by Managed. Revenue per shipment also increased, reflecting higher fuel prices and a tightening capacity environment. Revenue growth, combined with disciplined cost management and productivity improvements, drove improved non-GAAP operating income compared to the prior year.
Compared sequentially to the first quarter, second quarter daily revenue increased 14.3 percent, reflecting a 14.4 percent increase in revenue per shipment and flat shipments per day. Revenue growth, cost management and productivity improvements resulted in improved non-GAAP operating income compared to the previous quarter.
Conference Call
ArcBest will host a conference call with company executives to discuss its quarterly results today, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. CT). Interested parties may listen by dialing (800) 715-9871 and entering conference ID 6423434, or by accessing the webcast on ArcBest’s website at arcb.com. Presentation slides to accompany the call are included in Exhibit 99.3 of the Form 8-K filed on July 29, 2026, will be available for download on the company’s website prior to the start of the call, and will be included in the webcast. A replay of the call will be available through August 12, 2026, by dialing (800) 770-2030 and entering conference ID 6423434. The webcast replay will also be accessible on ArcBest’s website.
About ArcBest
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with 14,000 employees across 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, using its technology, expertise and scale to connect shippers with the solutions they need - from ground, air and ocean transportation to fully managed supply chains. ArcBest has a long history of innovation that is enriched by deep customer relationships. With a commitment to helping customers navigate supply chain challenges now and in the future, the company continues to invest in purpose-built technology such as ArcBest View™, its digital logistics platform that brings quoting, booking, shipment visibility and reporting into one connected experience. For more information, visit arcb.com.
Forward-looking statements notice
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Actual outcomes and results could materially differ from what is expressed, implied, or forecasted in these statements due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to: data breaches, cybersecurity incidents, and/or interruptions or failures of our information systems that we depend on, including software programs and applications provided by third parties; untimely or ineffective development and implementation of, or failure to realize the potential benefits associated with, new or enhanced technology or processes; the loss or reduction of business from multiple large customers or an overall reduction in our customer base; the timing and performance of growth initiatives and the ability to manage our cost structure; the cost, integration, and performance of future acquisitions and the inability to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition; unsolicited takeover proposals, proxy contests, and other proposals or actions by activist investors; maintaining our corporate reputation and intellectual property rights; failure to achieve market acceptance or generate adequate returns through our Vaux® technologies; establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting; disruptions in domestic or global manufacturing activity, supply chains, and related changes in spending, resulting in material reductions in freight volumes; competitive initiatives and pricing pressures; increased prices for and decreased availability of equipment, including new revenue equipment, and higher costs of equipment-related operating expenses such as maintenance, fuel, and related taxes; availability of fuel, the effect of volatility in fuel prices and the associated changes in fuel surcharges on securing increases in base freight rates, and the inability to collect fuel surcharges; relationships with employees, including unions, and our ability to attract, retain, and upskill employees; unfavorable terms of, or the inability to reach agreement on, future collective bargaining agreements or a workforce stoppage by our employees covered under ABF Freight’s collective bargaining agreement; union employee wages and benefits, including changes in required contributions to multiemployer plans; availability and cost of reliable third-party services; our ability to secure independent owner-operators and/or operational or regulatory issues related to our use of their services; litigation or claims asserted against us; the effects, costs and potential liabilities related to changes in and compliance with, or violation of, existing or future governmental laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, environmental laws and regulations, such as emissions-control regulations and fuel efficiency regulations; default on covenants of financing arrangements and the availability and terms of future financing arrangements; our ability to generate sufficient cash from operations to support significant ongoing capital expenditure requirements and other business initiatives; self-insurance claims, insurance premium costs, and loss of our ability to self-insure; potential impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill and intangible assets; external events which may adversely affect us or the third parties who provide services for us, for which our business continuity plans may not adequately prepare us, including, but not limited to, the occurrence of natural disasters, public health crises, geopolitical conflicts, acts of terrorism or war, cybersecurity incidents, or trade restrictions; general economic conditions and related shifts in market demand that impact the performance and needs of industries we serve and/or limit our customers’ access to adequate financial resources; seasonal fluctuations, adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, and climate change; and other financial, operational, and legal risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in ArcBest Corporation’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, please see our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Financial Data and Operating Statistics
The following tables show financial data and operating statistics on ArcBest® and its reportable segments.
ARCBEST CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
|---|
| June 30 | June 30 |
|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
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| (Unaudited) |
|---|
| ($ thousands, except share and per share data) |
|---|
| REVENUES | $1,184,533 | $1,022,256 | $2,183,319 | $1,989,333 |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | 1,205,156 | 984,947 | 2,200,512 | 1,945,394 |
| OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) | (20,623) | 37,309 | (17,193) | 43,939 |
| OTHER INCOME (COSTS) | | | | |
| Interest and dividend income | 906 | 1,037 | 1,582 | 2,187 |
| Interest and other related financing costs | (3,391) | (2,956) | (7,679) | (5,711) |
| Other, net | 2,152 | 578 | 1,000 | (273) |
| (333) | (1,341) | (5,097) | (3,797) |
| INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (20,956) | 35,968 | (22,290) | 40,142 |
| INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT) | (7,132) | 10,159 | (7,429) | 11,202 |
| NET INCOME (LOSS) | $(13,824) | $25,809 | $(14,861) | $28,940 |
| EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE | | | | |
| Basic | $(0.62) | $1.12 | $(0.67) | $1.25 |
| Diluted | $(0.62) | $1.12 | $(0.67) | $1.25 |
| AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING | | | | |
| Basic | 22,348,772 | 22,944,228 | 22,344,449 | 23,070,812 |
| Diluted | 22,348,772 | 23,008,707 | 22,344,449 | 23,146,609 |
ARCBEST CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| June 30 | December 31 |
|---|
| 2026 | 2025 |
|---|
| (Unaudited) | Note |
|---|
| ($ thousands, except share data) |
|---|
| ASSETS | | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $145,851 | $102,030 |
| Short-term investments | 22,580 | 22,204 |
| Accounts receivable, less allowances (2026 - $8,884; 2025 - $7,763) | 453,782 | 370,969 |
| Other accounts receivable, less allowances (2026 - $713; 2025 - $656) | 9,206 | 26,295 |
| Prepaid expenses | 38,748 | 49,399 |
| Prepaid and refundable income taxes | 27,483 | 45,405 |
| Other | 8,836 | 9,761 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 706,486 | 626,063 |
| PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | | |
| Land and structures | 574,861 | 566,071 |
| Revenue equipment | 1,212,564 | 1,201,386 |
| Service, office, and other equipment | 312,336 | 363,340 |
| Software | 191,444 | 190,673 |
| Leasehold improvements | 43,349 | 41,531 |
| 2,334,554 | 2,363,001 |
| Less allowances for depreciation and amortization | 1,242,195 | 1,219,564 |
| PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net | 1,092,359 | 1,143,437 |
| GOODWILL | 304,753 | 304,753 |
| INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | 37,716 | 69,391 |
| OPERATING RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS | 215,292 | 220,157 |
| DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 16,770 | 9,303 |
| OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS | 78,909 | 79,558 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $2,452,285 | $2,452,662 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | | |
| Accounts payable | $198,228 | $154,487 |
| Income taxes payable | 8,811 | - |
| Accrued expenses | 391,794 | 378,125 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 94,484 | 87,882 |
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 36,263 | 36,394 |
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 729,580 | 656,888 |
| LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion | 121,065 | 135,974 |
| OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES, less current portion | 207,947 | 204,333 |
| POSTRETIREMENT LIABILITIES, less current portion | 13,700 | 13,696 |
| DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 80,898 | 111,580 |
| OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | 31,502 | 34,470 |
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | |
| Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 70,000,000 shares; issued 2026: 30,579,951 shares; 2025: 30,489,886 shares | 306 | 305 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 338,861 | 338,083 |
| Retained earnings | 1,464,152 | 1,484,378 |
| Treasury stock, at cost, 2026: 8,232,856 shares; 2025: 8,140,368 shares | (534,777) | (526,606) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (949) | (439) |
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 1,267,593 | 1,295,721 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $2,452,285 | $2,452,662 |
Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 2025 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
ARCBEST CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| Six Months Ended |
|---|
| June 30 |
|---|
| 2026 | 2025 |
|---|
| (Unaudited) |
|---|
| ($ thousands) |
|---|
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | |
| Net income (loss) | $(14,861) | $28,940 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 83,929 | 74,490 |
| Amortization of intangibles | 5,056 | 6,400 |
| Share-based compensation expense | 4,720 | 6,162 |
| Provision for losses on accounts receivable | 2,257 | 1,402 |
| Change in deferred income taxes | (37,989) | (187) |
| (Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment | (1,784) | 42 |
| Asset impairment charges | 85,266 | - |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | - | (2,650) |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | |
| Receivables | (68,517) | 3,866 |
| Prepaid expenses | 10,651 | 9,744 |
| Other assets | (2,315) | (1,396) |
| Income taxes | 26,652 | 9,130 |
| Operating right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, net | (15) | (11,421) |
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities | 45,229 | (39,486) |
| NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 138,279 | 85,036 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | |
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net of financings | (22,388) | (42,007) |
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 6,095 | 6,142 |
| Proceeds from sale of short-term investments | - | 5,236 |
| Capitalization of internally developed software | (7,275) | (6,268) |
| Other investing activities | - | 1,075 |
| NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (23,568) | (35,822) |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | |
| Borrowings under credit facilities | - | 25,000 |
| Payments on long-term debt | (52,679) | (35,526) |
| Net change in book overdrafts | (717) | (2,021) |
| Deferred financing costs | (17) | (19) |
| Payment of common stock dividends | (5,365) | (5,543) |
| Purchases of treasury stock | (8,171) | (41,737) |
| Payments for tax withheld on share-based compensation | (3,941) | (1,938) |
| NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES | (70,890) | (61,784) |
| NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 43,821 | (12,570) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 102,030 | 127,444 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | $145,851 | $114,874 |
| NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | |
| Equipment financed | $44,372 | $62,791 |
| Accruals for equipment received | $10,186 | $14,586 |
| Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets | $22,228 | $41,978 |
ARCBEST CORPORATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENT OPERATING SEGMENT DATA AND OPERATING RATIOS
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
|---|
| June 30 | June 30 |
|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|
| (Unaudited) |
|---|
| ($ thousands, except percentages) |
|---|
| REVENUES | | | | | | | | |
| Asset-Based | $783,671 | | $713,312 | | $1,438,678 | | $1,359,606 | |
| Asset-Light | 438,705 | | 341,922 | | 816,451 | | 697,934 | |
| Other and eliminations | (37,843) | | (32,978) | | (71,810) | | (68,207) | |
| Total consolidated revenues | $1,184,533 | | $1,022,256 | | $2,183,319 | | $1,989,333 | |
| OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | |
| Asset-Based | | | | | | | | |
| Salaries, wages, and benefits | $374,101 | 47.7% | $365,929 | 51.3% | $729,240 | 50.7% | $710,070 | 52.2% |
| Fuel, supplies, and expenses | 97,832 | 12.4 | 79,834 | 11.2 | 179,417 | 12.4 | 157,476 | 11.6 |
| Operating taxes and licenses | 14,136 | 1.8 | 13,845 | 1.9 | 28,604 | 2.0 | 26,957 | 2.0 |
| Insurance | 16,505 | 2.1 | 17,653 | 2.5 | 32,574 | 2.3 | 35,616 | 2.6 |
| Communications and utilities | 5,270 | 0.7 | 5,150 | 0.7 | 11,029 | 0.8 | 10,960 | 0.8 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 36,632 | 4.7 | 31,664 | 4.4 | 72,843 | 5.0 | 62,254 | 4.6 |
| Rents and purchased transportation | 90,112 | 11.5 | 76,198 | 10.7 | 158,772 | 11.0 | 143,359 | 10.6 |
| Shared services | 74,352 | 9.5 | 69,868 | 9.8 | 133,516 | 9.3 | 132,311 | 9.7 |
| Restructuring charges | 953 | 0.1 | - | - | 953 | 0.1 | - | - |
| Gain on sale of property and equipment | (2,496) | (0.3) | (159) | - | (2,352) | (0.2) | (136) | - |
| Other | 2,022 | 0.3 | 2,301 | 0.3 | 2,353 | 0.2 | 3,293 | 0.2 |
| Total Asset-Based | 709,419 | 90.5% | 662,283 | 92.8% | 1,346,949 | 93.6% | 1,282,160 | 94.3% |
| Asset-Light | | | | | | | | |
| Purchased transportation | $379,313 | 86.5% | $288,580 | 84.4% | $704,984 | 86.3% | $593,194 | 85.0% |
| Salaries, wages, and benefits | 29,095 | 6.6 | 25,629 | 7.5 | 51,840 | 6.4 | 51,178 | 7.3 |
| Supplies and expenses | 1,670 | 0.4 | 1,739 | 0.5 | 3,119 | 0.4 | 3,478 | 0.5 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,881 | 0.9 | 4,605 | 1.4 | 7,891 | 1.0 | 9,223 | 1.3 |
| Shared services | 13,925 | 3.1 | 18,594 | 5.4 | 32,694 | 4.0 | 36,575 | 5.3 |
| Asset impairment charges | 34,503 | 7.9 | - | - | 34,503 | 4.2 | - | - |
| Restructuring charges | 712 | 0.2 | - | - | 712 | 0.1 | - | - |
| Contingent consideration | - | - | (2,650) | (0.8) | - | - | (2,650) | (0.4) |
| Other | 6,954 | 1.5 | 4,834 | 1.4 | 11,825 | 1.4 | 10,725 | 1.5 |
| Total Asset-Light | 470,053 | 107.1% | 341,331 | 99.8% | 847,568 | 103.8% | 701,723 | 100.5% |
| Other and eliminations | 25,684 | | (18,667) | | 5,995 | | (38,489) | |
| Total consolidated operating expenses | $1,205,156 | 101.7% | $984,947 | 96.4% | $2,200,512 | 100.8% | $1,945,394 | 97.8% |
| OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) | | | | | | | | |
| Asset-Based | $74,252 | | $51,029 | | $91,729 | | $77,446 | |
| Asset-Light | (31,348) | | 591 | | (31,117) | | (3,789) | |
| Other and eliminations | (63,527) | | (14,311) | | (77,805) | | (29,718) | |
| Total consolidated operating income (loss) | $(20,623) | | $37,309 | | $(17,193) | | $43,939 | |
- Restructuring charges relate to realignment of the Company’s organizational structure as previously announced.
- The 2026 periods include a net gain of $2.9 million on the sale of a service center during second quarter 2026.
- Includes amortization of intangibles associated with acquired businesses.
- Represents noncash asset impairment charges of $25.7 million to write off the Panther trade name in connection with a strategic brand consolidation decision within Asset-Light’s operations and an $8.8 million lease-related impairment charge associated with office space.
- Represents the change in fair value of the contingent earnout consideration recorded for the MoLo acquisition. The Company reduced the contingent consideration for the MoLo acquisition to zero in second quarter 2025, reflecting the probability of no earnout payment based on projections of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for 2025.
- Includes $0.5 million in restructuring charges and $50.8 million in asset impairment charges related to the write-off of certain freight movement system assets associated with Vaux for the 2026 periods. “Other” also includes corporate costs for certain unallocated shared service costs which are not attributable to any segment, additional investments to offer comprehensive transportation and logistics services across multiple operating segments, costs related to our customer pilot offering of Vaux, and other investments in ArcBest technology and innovations.
ARCBEST CORPORATION
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures and ratios utilized internally to assess core performance offer analysts, investors, and others insights into performance trends by excluding items from operating results that management believes do not reflect our core operating performance. Our calculations may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies as other companies may calculate non-GAAP measures differently. Certain information discussed in the scheduled conference call could be considered non-GAAP measures. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative or a better measurement than operating income (loss), net income (loss) or earnings per share, as determined under GAAP, which are the most directly comparable measures for the periods presented.
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
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| June 30 | June 30 |
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| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
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| ($ thousands, except per share data) |
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| ArcBest Corporation - Consolidated | (Unaudited) |
| Operating Income (Loss) | | | | |
| Amounts on GAAP basis | $(20,623) | $37,309 | $(17,193) | $43,939 |
| Innovative technology costs, pre-tax | 7,528 | 7,123 | 14,977 | 14,636 |
| Purchase accounting amortization, pre-tax | 2,457 | 3,192 | 5,043 | 6,384 |
| Asset impairment charges, pre-tax | 85,266 | - | 85,266 | - |
| Restructuring charges, pre-tax | 2,173 | - | 2,173 | - |
| Gain on sale of property, pre-tax | (2,910) | - | (2,910) | - |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration, pre-tax | - | (2,650) | - | (2,650) |
| Non-GAAP amounts | $73,891 | $44,974 | $87,356 | $62,309 |
| Net Income (Loss) | | | | |
| Amounts on GAAP basis | $(13,824) | $25,809 | $(14,861) | $28,940 |
| Innovative technology costs, after-tax (includes related financing costs) | 5,709 | 5,428 | 11,358 | 11,152 |
| Purchase accounting amortization, after-tax | 1,853 | 2,398 | 3,804 | 4,796 |
| Asset impairment charges, after-tax | 64,209 | - | 64,209 | - |
| Restructuring charges, after-tax | 1,634 | - | 1,634 | - |
| Gain on sale of property, after-tax | (2,184) | - | (2,184) | - |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration, after-tax | - | (1,991) | - | (1,991) |
| Changes in cash surrender value and gains on life insurance policies | (2,500) | (1,428) | (1,823) | (741) |
| Tax expense (benefit) from vested RSUs | (1,320) | 995 | (1,409) | 992 |
| Non-GAAP amounts | $53,577 | $31,211 | $60,728 | $43,148 |
| Diluted Earnings Per Share | | | | |
| Amounts on GAAP basis | $(0.62) | $1.12 | $(0.67) | $1.25 |
| Innovative technology costs, after-tax (includes related financing costs) | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.51 | 0.48 |
| Purchase accounting amortization, after-tax | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.21 |
| Asset impairment charges, after-tax | 2.86 | - | 2.86 | - |
| Restructuring charges, after-tax | 0.07 | - | 0.07 | - |
| Gain on sale of property, after-tax | (0.10) | - | (0.10) | - |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration, after-tax | - | (0.09) | - | (0.09) |
| Changes in cash surrender value and gains on life insurance policies | (0.11) | (0.06) | (0.08) | (0.03) |
| Tax expense (benefit) from vested RSUs | (0.06) | 0.04 | (0.06) | 0.04 |
| Non-GAAP amounts | $2.38 | $1.36 | $2.70 | $1.86 |
See “Notes to Non-GAAP Financial Tables” for footnotes to this ArcBest Corporation - Consolidated non-GAAP table.
ARCBEST CORPORATION
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - Continued
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
|---|
| June 30 | June 30 |
|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|
| Segment Operating Income (Loss) Reconciliations | (Unaudited) ($ thousands, except percentages) |
| Asset-Based Segment | | |
| Operating Income ($) and Operating Ratio (% of revenues) | | | | | | | | |
| Amounts on GAAP basis | $74,252 | 90.5% | | $51,029 | 92.8% | | $91,729 | 93.6% | | $77,446 | 94.3% | |
| Restructuring charges, pre-tax | 953 | (0.1) | | - | - | | 953 | (0.1) | | - | - | |
| Gain on sale of property, pre-tax | (2,910) | 0.4 | | - | - | | (2,910) | 0.2 | | - | - | |
| Non-GAAP amounts | 72,295 | 90.8% | | $51,029 | 92.8% | | 89,772 | 93.8% | | $77,446 | 94.3% | |
| Asset-Light Segment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Operating Income (Loss) ($) and Operating Ratio (% of revenues) | | | | | | | | |
| Amounts on GAAP basis | $(31,348) | 107.1% | | $591 | 99.8% | | $(31,117) | 103.8% | | $(3,789) | 100.5% | |
| Purchase accounting amortization, pre-tax | 2,457 | (0.6) | | 3,192 | (0.9) | | 5,043 | (0.6) | | 6,384 | (0.9) | |
| Asset impairment charges, pre-tax | 34,503 | (7.9) | | - | - | | 34,503 | (4.2) | | - | - | |
| Restructuring charges, pre-tax | 712 | (0.2) | | - | - | | 712 | (0.1) | | - | - | |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration, pre-tax | - | - | | (2,650) | 0.8 | | - | - | | (2,650) | 0.4 | |
| Non-GAAP amounts | $6,324 | 98.6% | | $1,133 | 99.7% | | $9,141 | 98.9% | | $(55) | 100.0% | |
| Other and Eliminations | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Operating Loss ($) | | | | | | | | |
| Amounts on GAAP basis | $(63,527) | | | $(14,311) | | | $(77,805) | | | $(29,718) | | |
| Innovative technology costs, pre-tax | 7,528 | | | 7,123 | | | 14,977 | | | 14,636 | | |
| Asset impairment charges, pre-tax | 50,763 | | | - | | | 50,763 | | | - | | |
| Restructuring charges, pre-tax | 508 | | | - | | | 508 | | | - | | |
| Non-GAAP amounts | $(4,728) | | | $(7,188) | | | $(11,557) | | | $(15,082) | | |
Note: See “Notes to Non-GAAP Financial Tables” for footnotes to this Segment Operating Income (Loss) Reconciliations non-GAAP table.
ARCBEST CORPORATION
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - Continued
| Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation | | | | | |
| ArcBest Corporation - Consolidated | | | | | | |
| (Unaudited) | | | | | | |
| ($ thousands, except percentages) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 |
| Operating | Other | Income (Loss) | Income | Net | |
| Income | Income | Before Income | Tax Provision | Income | |
| (Loss) | (Costs) | Taxes | (Benefit) | (Loss) | Tax Rate |
| Amounts on GAAP basis | $(20,623) | $(333) | $(20,956) | $(7,132) | $(13,824) | (34.0)% |
| Innovative technology costs | 7,528 | 63 | 7,591 | 1,882 | 5,709 | 24.8 |
| Purchase accounting amortization | 2,457 | - | 2,457 | 604 | 1,853 | 24.6 |
| Asset impairment charges | 85,266 | - | 85,266 | 21,057 | 64,209 | 24.7 |
| Restructuring charges | 2,173 | - | 2,173 | 539 | 1,634 | 24.8 |
| Gain on sale of property | (2,910) | - | (2,910) | (726) | (2,184) | (24.9) |
| Changes in cash surrender value and gains on life insurance policies | - | (2,500) | (2,500) | - | (2,500) | - |
| Tax benefit from vested RSUs | - | - | - | 1,320 | (1,320) | - |
| Non-GAAP amounts | $73,891 | $(2,770) | $71,121 | $17,544 | $53,577 | 24.7% |
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 |
|---|
| Operating | Other | Income (Loss) | Income | Net | |
|---|
| Income | Income | Before Income | Tax Provision | Income | |
|---|
| (Loss) | (Costs) | Taxes | (Benefit) | (Loss) | Tax Rate |
|---|
| Amounts on GAAP basis | $(17,193) | $(5,097) | $(22,290) | $(7,429) | $(14,861) | (33.3)% |
| Innovative technology costs | 14,977 | 125 | 15,102 | 3,744 | 11,358 | 24.8 |
| Purchase accounting amortization | 5,043 | - | 5,043 | 1,239 | 3,804 | 24.6 |
| Asset impairment charges | 85,266 | - | 85,266 | 21,057 | 64,209 | 24.7 |
| Restructuring charges | 2,173 | - | 2,173 | 539 | 1,634 | 24.8 |
| Gain on sale of property | (2,910) | - | (2,910) | (726) | (2,184) | (24.9) |
| Changes in cash surrender value and gains on life insurance policies | - | (1,823) | (1,823) | - | (1,823) | - |
| Tax benefit from vested RSUs | - | - | - | 1,409 | (1,409) | - |
| Non-GAAP amounts | $87,356 | $(6,795) | $80,561 | $19,833 | $60,728 | 24.6% |
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 |
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| | Other | Income | Income | | |
|---|
| Operating | Income | Before Income | Tax | Net | |
|---|
| Income | (Costs) | Taxes | Provision | Income | Tax Rate |
|---|
| Amounts on GAAP basis | $37,309 | $(1,341) | $35,968 | $10,159 | $25,809 | 28.2% |
| Innovative technology costs | 7,123 | 94 | 7,217 | 1,789 | 5,428 | 24.8 |
| Purchase accounting amortization | 3,192 | - | 3,192 | 794 | 2,398 | 24.9 |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (2,650) | - | (2,650) | (659) | (1,991) | (24.9) |
| Changes in cash surrender value and gains on life insurance policies | - | (1,428) | (1,428) | - | (1,428) | - |
| Tax expense from vested RSUs | - | - | - | (995) | 995 | - |
| Non-GAAP amounts | $44,974 | $(2,675) | $42,299 | $11,088 | $31,211 | 26.2% |
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 |
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| | Other | Income | Income | | |
|---|
| Operating | Income | Before Income | Tax | Net | |
|---|
| Income | (Costs) | Taxes | Provision | Income | Tax Rate |
|---|
| Amounts on GAAP basis | $43,939 | $(3,797) | $40,142 | $11,202 | $28,940 | 27.9% |
| Innovative technology costs | 14,636 | 193 | 14,829 | 3,677 | 11,152 | 24.8 |
| Purchase accounting amortization | 6,384 | - | 6,384 | 1,588 | 4,796 | 24.9 |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (2,650) | - | (2,650) | (659) | (1,991) | (24.9) |
| Changes in cash surrender value and gains on life insurance policies | - | (741) | (741) | - | (741) | - |
| Tax expense from vested RSUs | - | - | - | (992) | 992 | - |
| Non-GAAP amounts | $62,309 | $(4,345) | $57,964 | $14,816 | $43,148 | 25.6% |
Note: See “Notes to Non-GAAP Financial Tables” for footnotes to this Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation non-GAAP table.
ARCBEST CORPORATION
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - Continued
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (Adjusted EBITDA)
Adjusted EBITDA is used for business planning and as a key performance measure, particularly because it excludes certain significant expenses resulting from strategic decisions or other factors rather than core daily operations, such as amortization of acquired intangibles and software of the Asset-Light segment, asset impairment charges, and changes in the fair value of contingent consideration. The calculation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA as presented below begins with net income (loss), which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure. The calculation of Asset-Light Adjusted EBITDA as presented below begins with operating income (loss), as other income (costs), income tax provision (benefit), and net income (loss) are reported at the consolidated level and not included in the operating segment financial information evaluated by management to make operating decisions.
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
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| June 30 | June 30 |
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| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
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| (Unaudited) |
|---|
| ($ thousands) |
|---|
| ArcBest Corporation - Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA | | | | |
| Net Income (Loss) | $(13,824) | $25,809 | $(14,861) | $28,940 |
| Interest and other related financing costs | 3,391 | 2,956 | 7,679 | 5,711 |
| Income tax provision (benefit) | (7,132) | 10,159 | (7,429) | 11,202 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 44,681 | 40,926 | 88,985 | 80,890 |
| Amortization of share-based compensation | 2,602 | 3,779 | 4,720 | 6,162 |
| Asset impairment charges | 85,266 | - | 85,266 | - |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | - | (2,650) | - | (2,650) |
| Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA | $114,984 | $80,979 | $164,360 | $130,255 |
Note: See “Notes to Non-GAAP Financial Tables” for footnotes to this ArcBest Corporation - Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA non-GAAP table.
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
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| June 30 | June 30 |
|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|
| (Unaudited) |
|---|
| ($ thousands) |
|---|
| Asset-Light Adjusted EBITDA | | | | |
| Operating Income (Loss) | $(31,348) | $591 | $(31,117) | $(3,789) |
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,881 | 4,605 | 7,891 | 9,223 |
| Asset impairment charges | 34,503 | - | 34,503 | - |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | - | (2,650) | - | (2,650) |
| Asset-Light Adjusted EBITDA | $7,036 | $2,546 | $11,277 | $2,784 |
Note: See “Notes to Non-GAAP Financial Tables” for footnotes to this Asset-Light Adjusted EBITDA non-GAAP table.
ARCBEST CORPORATION
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES - Continued
Notes to Non-GAAP Financial Tables
The following footnotes apply to the non-GAAP financial tables presented in this press release.
- Represents costs related to our customer pilot offering of Vaux and initiatives to optimize our performance through technological innovation.
- Represents the amortization of acquired intangible assets in the Asset-Light segment.
- Represents $50.8 million in asset impairment charges related to the write-off of certain freight movement system assets associated with Vaux. Also represents $25.7 million in noncash asset impairment charges to write off the Panther trade name as part of a strategic brand consolidation decision within Asset-Light’s operations and $8.8 million in lease-related impairment charges for certain Asset-Light office space.
- Represents restructuring charges for the realignment of the Company’s organizational structure as previously announced.
- Represents the gain on a service center sale within the Asset-Based operations.
- Represents change in fair value of the contingent earnout consideration recorded for the MoLo acquisition, as previously described in the footnotes to the Financial Statement Operating Segment Data and Operating Ratios table.
- For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, ArcBest reported a net loss on a GAAP basis and reported net income on a non-GAAP basis. The average common shares outstanding used to calculate non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for the 2026 periods were adjusted to include unvested restricted stock awards, which were excluded from the calculation of GAAP diluted earnings per share due to the net loss.
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
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| June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
|---|
| Average Common Shares Outstanding | | |
| Diluted shares on GAAP basis | 22,348,772 | 22,344,449 |
| Effect of unvested restricted stock awards | 134,670 | 143,673 |
| Non-GAAP diluted shares | 22,483,442 | 22,488,122 |
- Non-GAAP amounts are calculated in total and may not equal the sum of GAAP amounts and non-GAAP adjustments due to rounding.
- Tax rate for total “Amounts on GAAP basis” represents the effective tax rate. The tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments are calculated based on the statutory rate applicable to each item based on tax jurisdiction unless the nature of the item requires the tax effect to be estimated by applying a specific tax treatment.
- Includes amortization of intangibles associated with acquired businesses.
ARCBEST CORPORATION
OPERATING STATISTICS
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
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| June 30 | June 30 |
|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change | 2026 | 2025 | % Change |
|---|
| (Unaudited) |
|---|
| Asset-Based | | | | | | |
| Workdays | 63.5 | 63.5 | | 126.0 | 126.5 | |
| Tonnage / Day | 12,240 | 11,666 | 4.9% | 11,697 | 11,068 | 5.7% |
| Shipments / Day | 20,456 | 21,051 | (2.8%) | 20,151 | 20,274 | (0.6%) |
| Billed Revenue / Shipment | $605.24 | $537.94 | 12.5% | $570.18 | $534.37 | 6.7% |
| Billed Revenue / CWT | $50.58 | $48.54 | 4.2% | $49.11 | $48.94 | 0.3% |
| Weight / Shipment | 1,197 | 1,108 | 8.0% | 1,161 | 1,092 | 6.3% |
| Shipments / DSY hour | 0.438 | 0.451 | (3.0%) | 0.439 | 0.449 | (2.3%) |
| Average Length of Haul (Miles) | 1,135 | 1,131 | 0.4% | 1,130 | 1,128 | 0.2% |
- Revenue for undelivered freight is deferred for financial statement purposes in accordance with the Asset-Based segment revenue recognition policy. Billed revenue has not been adjusted for the portion of revenue deferred for financial statement purposes.
| Year Over Year % Change |
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| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended |
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| June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
|---|
| (Unaudited) |
|---|
| Asset-Light | | |
| Shipments / Day | 14.6% | 12.1% |
| Revenue / Shipment | 12.0% | 4.7% |
| Shipments / Employee / Day | 35.3% | 30.6% |
Contacts
Investor Relations Contact: Amy Mendenhall · Phone: 479-785-6200 · Email: invrel@arcb.com
Autumnn Mahar · Phone: 479-494-8221 · Email: amahar@arcb.com