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ARCB

ArcBest Corporation

ARCB

Industrials · Trucking · Stock · quarterly payer

$129.98

Overvalued · -62% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.37%

Annual Dividend

$0.48

Payout Ratio

70%

5-Yr Growth

8.4%

Ex-Date

Aug 7, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about ARCB's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) has a forward dividend yield of 0.37%, based on an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and a share price of $129.98.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ARCB's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (85 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • ARCB last cut its regular dividend in 2010.
  • ARCB's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 7, 2026, for a dividend of $0.12 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ARCB pays out 70% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • ARCB's dividend has grown at an average rate of 8.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, ARCB's 0.37% yield is 27% below its five-year average yield of 0.51%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ARCB is $49.61 per share, 62% below the $129.98 share price, so ARCB screens as overvalued.
  • ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) has raised its regular dividend 5 times and cut it 1 time across the 111 payments on record since 1992. Its most recent change was a 50.0% increase to $0.120 per share, going ex-dividend on May 10, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Feb 5, 2010.
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SmarterDividends, "ARCB Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ARCB

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) yields 0.37% ($0.48 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (85/100).

Is ARCB a good dividend stock?

Yes

ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.37% ($0.48/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Strong 8.4% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2010

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.37%
Payout Ratio
70%
Annual Dividend
$0.48
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 7, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.70
Market Cap
$2.9B
P/E Ratio
185.7
5-Yr Total Return
26%
52-Week Range
$59.43 – $176.69
Dividend Safety
A · 85/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2010)

ARCB dividend raises and cuts

ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) has raised its regular dividend 5 times and cut it 1 time across the 111 payments on record since 1992. Its most recent change was a 50.0% increase to $0.120 per share, going ex-dividend on May 10, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Feb 5, 2010.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 10, 2022Raise$0.0800 → $0.120+50.0%
Nov 3, 2015Raise$0.0600 → $0.0800+33.3%
Nov 5, 2014Raise$0.0300 → $0.0600+100.0%
Feb 5, 2010Cut$0.150 → $0.0300−80.0%
Aug 9, 2005Raise$0.120 → $0.150+25.0%
Feb 9, 2004Raise$0.0800 → $0.120+50.0%
Every ARCB payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
ARCB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 7, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ARCB dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ARCB a good dividend stock?

Yes. ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.37% ($0.48/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is ARCB undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ARCB's fair value is about $49.61 versus a $129.98 share price — so it looks overvalued (-62% vs. fair value).

Is ARCB's dividend safe?

ARCB has a dividend-safety grade of A (85/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2010, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is ARCB's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for ARCB is about $49.61 per share, about 62% below the current $129.98 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is ARCB a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ARCB screens as "yes" and overvalued. ArcBest Corporation (ARCB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.37% ($0.48/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will ARCB cut its dividend?

ARCB earns a dividend-safety grade of A (85/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2010). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does ARCB pay a dividend?

Yes. ArcBest Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.48 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.37%.

What is ARCB's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ARCB's forward dividend yield is 0.37%, based on a $0.48 annual dividend and a $129.98 share price.

What is ARCB's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ARCB pays $0.48 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is ARCB's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ARCB's payout ratio is 70% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has ARCB grown its dividend?

ARCB does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next ARCB ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, ARCB's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 7, 2026, for $0.12 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.48 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$12.00
Annual$48.00
Monthly avg$4.00

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