Analyst Upside

AU · rank #18 · 2026-07-20

ARCB

NASDAQ · $3.28B (USD)

SignalSell
verdict · CAUTION

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.278
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.74
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
8
Insider signal (90d)
$0 across 0 unique buyers.
-0.194
Analyst upside
Consensus target $164.08
+2.7%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+8.79%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
3.69
Gross margin TTM+7.7%
52w high$176.69
Market cap (USD)$3.28B

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Summary

ArcBest is a mid-cap LTL and logistics carrier operating through its ABF Freight subsidiary alongside asset-light managed transportation services.

Rationale

All 8 net revisions in the past 30 days are upward (100% revision agreement), EPS estimates have been revised up $1.60 over 90 days, and a fresh 11.2% earnings beat confirms analysts are systematically underestimating ArcBest's earnings power as freight volumes recover.

Material risks

  • 1Analyst target dispersion of 43% is unusually wide for a $3.3B trucking name, signaling deep disagreement on the cycle's trajectory — the upside case may already be priced into the 4 target raises while the bear case reflects genuine freight recession risk.
  • 2Zero insider buying over 90 days despite a beaten-down valuation and rising estimates is a notable absence of conviction from management, weakening the signal that insiders see durable upside.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Caution
Claude
Proceed
Gemini
Error