AU · rank #5 · 2026-07-21
ARCB
NASDAQ · $3.28B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 2.139 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.74 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 8 |
| Insider signal (90d) $0 across 0 unique buyers. | -0.163 |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $164.08 | +3.7% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +7.95% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 3.69 |
| Gross margin TTM | +7.7% |
| 52w high | $176.69 |
| Market cap (USD) | $3.28B |
The AI research card
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Summary
ArcBest is a $3.3B trucking and logistics company operating primarily through its ABF Freight LTL network alongside asset-light managed transportation services.
Rationale
All 8 net EPS revisions in the past 30 days moved higher (100% revision agreement), target raises from 4 analysts, and an 11.2% earnings beat collectively validate the analyst_upside signal as grounded in improving fundamental momentum rather than pure sentiment drift.
Material risks
- 1Analyst target dispersion of 43% is unusually wide for a mid-cap trucker, signaling deep disagreement on cycle timing and suggesting the 3.7% consensus upside figure masks a skewed distribution where bear cases are materially lower.
- 2Zero insider buying over 90 days despite a beaten quarter and rising targets implies insiders see limited near-term upside, a notable divergence from the bullish analyst revision trend.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.