Arcbest Corporation

These are single quarters, not a trailing year — the figures elsewhere on this site cover twelve months and will be much larger. A seasonal business swings a long way between the two: ServiceNow earns $2.0B of free cash flow in its December quarter and $0.5B in its June one.

Compared against the same quarter a year earlier, not against an analyst forecast. A “beat” or “miss” needs a consensus estimate, which is licensed data we do not carry — and getting it wrong is worse than leaving it out.

What management said

“The third quarter reflected the progress we’ve been making across ArcBest and the commitment of our people,”

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How the share price reacted

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What Arcbest Corporation does

ArcBest ® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions designed around how businesses operate. Partnering with 30,000+ customers across the globe, ArcBest combines the reliability and control of an asset-based LTL network, the reach and flexibility of a brokerage network, and innovative technology to help build stronger, more efficient supply chains. ArcBest View ™, the company’s digital logistics platform, gives customers greater control and clarity by bringing quoting, booking, shipment visibility and reporting into one connected experience. With 14,000 employees, approximately 240 campuses and service centers, and over a century of expertise, ArcBest delivers a premium experience built on reliable service, clear visibility and responsive support.

The company’s own description, as it appears at the foot of the release.