ArcBest Corporation
S&P 500ARCB/Industrials · Trucking/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
0.33%
$0.48 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
ARCB's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 19.7% earnings payout ratio & 7.9% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.9x current ratio & 4.3% return on equity. The dividend has been growing at a 8.45% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 19.7%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 7.9%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 4.8%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Operating Margin: 0.4%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
- Gross Margin: 5.0%Gross margin is low and limits flexibility.
- Current Ratio: 0.9xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout ArcBest Corporation
ArcBest Corporation is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that provides a full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' supply chain needs worldwide. It operates through two primary business segments: Asset-Based, which delivers national, inter-regional, and regional less-than-truckload (LTL) services for general commodities including food, textiles, chemicals, automotive parts, and machinery via standard, expedited, and guaranteed options; and Asset-Light, encompassing truckload, ground expedite, intermodal, household goods moving, managed transportation, warehousing, distribution, and international freight by air, ocean, and ground. ArcBest Corporation leverages advanced technology, a vast network of drivers and carriers, and expertise to connect shippers across industries, from small businesses to large enterprises, solving complex supply chain challenges with ground, air, and ocean transportation. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, it maintains a global reach with operations focused on efficiency, innovation, and customer support in the transportation sector.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
0.33%
Annual Dividend
$0.48
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
19.67%
FCF Payout Ratio
7.93%
52-Week Range
$59.43 - $176.69
Dividend History (2016–2025)
ARCB annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
ARCB earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 8, 2026
Last Payment Date
May 22, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
2.94%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
8.45%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
6.32%
3-Year Total Growth
9.09%
5-Year Total Growth
50.00%
10-Year Total Growth
84.62%
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