Company / R&D Expense
ArcBest Corp. R&D Expense History
FY2021-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$29.1M
FY2025
5-year range
$25.6M / $52.4M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-14.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#128 of 174
Industrials
What the data says
At $29M, ArcBest Corp.'s r&d expense ranks #128 of 174 in the Industrials sector. Declined from $52M to $29M over the past 2 years.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$29M in FY2025 with a 3-year CAGR of -3.9%.
Declined from $52M to $29M over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -3.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#128 of 174 in IndustrialsTop 74% of 174This company $29.1M Sector average $273.7M
▼
-89.4% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 3-year CAGR of -3.9%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, r&d expense decreased 14.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #128 out of 174 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak r&d expense was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $29.1M | -14.7% |
| FY2024 | $34.1M | -34.9% |
| FY2023 | $52.4M | +59.8% |
| FY2022 | $32.8M | +28.1% |
| FY2021 | $25.6M | - |
| FY2020 | - | - |
| FY2019 | - | - |
| FY2018 | - | - |
| FY2017 | - | - |
| FY2016 | - | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026