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ArcBest ARCB Asset Based — Direct Communications And Utilities Costs

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$1.2B+15.9%
Operating income-$20.6M-155%
Net income-$13.8M-154%
EPS (diluted)-$0.62-155%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$145.9M+27.0%
Total debt$423.5M-13.8%
Total equity$1.3B-2.5%
Total assets$2.5B-0.6%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$129.7M+18.5%
CapEx$12.6M-54.1%
Free cash flow$117.1M+42.8%

Valuation

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Market cap$3.08B+97.1%
Enterprise value$3.36B+73.2%
P/E61.3×+11.7×
P/S0.7×+0.3×

Profitability

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Operating margin0.9%-4.5pp
Net margin2.4%-2.1pp
FCF margin4.4%+2.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity7.4%-7.9pp
Debt / equity0.3×0.0×
Current ratio0.0×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by ArcBest in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:DirectCommunicationsAndUtilitiesCosts.

The source filing: ArcBest’s 10-Q, filed May 1, 2026.

Filed
May 1, 2026, 11:57 AM EDT
Fiscal quarter
Q1 FY2026
Calendar quarter
Q1 2026
Accession
0001104659-26-053753
Line itemThree Months Ended / March 31 / 2026Three Months Ended / March 31 / 2025
Fuel, supplies, and expenses81,58577,642
Operating taxes and licenses14,46813,112
Insurance16,06917,963
Communications and utilities5,7595,810
Depreciation and amortization36,21130,590
Rents and purchased transportation68,66067,161
Shared services59,16462,443
Loss on sale of property and equipment14423

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FAQ

What is ArcBest's asset based — direct communications and utilities costs?
ArcBest (ARCB) reported asset based — direct communications and utilities costs of $5.76M in Q1 2026.
How has ArcBest's asset based — direct communications and utilities costs changed year-over-year?
ArcBest's asset based — direct communications and utilities costs decreased by 0.9% year-over-year, from $5.81M to $5.76M.
What is the long-term trend for ArcBest's asset based — direct communications and utilities costs?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), ArcBest's asset based — direct communications and utilities costs has grown at a 3.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $18.77M to $21.54M.
What does asset based — direct communications and utilities costs mean?
This metric encompasses the essential overhead costs for communication systems and utility services required to support the segment's physical facilities and logistics network. While typically a smaller portion of total expenses, it reflects the operational footprint and infrastructure maintenance costs. Consistent management of these costs supports overall operating margin stability.

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