ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) Stock Forecast
ARCB analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 14 analysts
- Price target
- $166.85 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +28.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $2.54
- 52-week range
- $59.62 – $173.22
ARCB analyst ratings
14 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ARCB price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ARCB earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.51 | $2.35 | $2.65 | $1.46 | +71.7% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.04 | $6.60 | $7.41 | $3.70 | +90.3% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.56 | $8.75 | $10.50 | $7.04 | +35.8% | 13 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ARCB revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.20B | $1.18B | $1.22B | +14.8% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.51B | $4.45B | $4.58B | +12.4% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.87B | $4.73B | $5.03B | +7.9% | 12 |
ARCB EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ARCB revenue: reported and forecast
ARCB EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.25 | $2.34 | $2.40 | $2.50 | $2.51 | +11.6% | 12 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.44 | $6.81 | $6.90 | $7.03 | $7.04 | +9.3% | 10 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.19 | $9.49 | $9.55 | $9.57 | $9.56 | +4.1% | 8 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ARCB earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ARCB beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from ARCB
14 analysts cover ArcBest; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $166.85, 28.4% above the latest close of $129.98. Analysts expect earnings of $7.04 per share for 2026, +90.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $9.56 per share on revenue of $4.9 billion. ArcBest beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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ARCB forecast FAQ
What is ArcBest's price target?
The average analyst price target for ArcBest is $166.85, 28.4% above the latest close of $129.98.
Is ArcBest a buy, hold or sell?
Of 14 analysts covering ArcBest, 6 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 6 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is ArcBest's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.04 per share for 2026 (range $6.60 to $7.41); for 2027 the estimate is $9.56.
What is ArcBest's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.5 billion, growth of 12.4%; for 2027 it is $4.9 billion.
When does ArcBest report earnings?
ArcBest is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.54.
Does ArcBest usually beat earnings estimates?
ArcBest reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.