Saia Inc (SAIA)

Currency in USD
466.51
-4.92(-1.04%)
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466.510.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
461.06482.46
52 wk Range
249.00485.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
471.43
Open
473.99
Day's Range
461.06-482.46
52 wk Range
249-485
Volume
423.42K
Average Volume (3m)
479.1K
1-Year Change
85.5427%
Book Value / Share
98.73
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
450.95
Downside
-3.34%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
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Stock price movements are quite volatile

Saia Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
9 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 450.95
(-3.34% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Hold470.00+0.75%450.00Maintain04/06/2026
Benchmark
Buy500.00+7.18%500.00Maintain03/06/2026
Susquehanna
Hold465.00-0.32%425.00Maintain02/06/2026
Morgan Stanley
Sell265.00-43.20%250.00Maintain01/05/2026
Raymond James
Buy477.00+2.25%400.00Maintain01/05/2026

Saia Inc SWOT Analysis


LTL Titan's Challenges
Saia, a top 10 LTL carrier, faces industry overcapacity and macroeconomic pressures despite its strong operational history and ongoing expansion efforts
Financial Headwinds
Explore Saia's recent financial strain, including a deteriorating operating ratio and analyst projections of declining ROCE and operating margins through 2025
Expansion Amid Adversity
Delve into Saia's aggressive growth strategy, adding over 20 terminals to its network, and its potential for long-term market share gains despite near-term profitability pressures
Future Outlook
Analyst price targets range from $290 to $600, reflecting mixed projections on Saia's ability to navigate industry challenges and capitalize on its expanded network
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Saia Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Saia Q1 2026 revenue rose 2.4% YoY to $806.2M, beating estimates of $786.94M; EPS of $1.86 exceeded forecast of $1.82 by 2.2%
  • Stock surged 4.55% to $441.26 in pre-market trading, nearing 52-week high of $460.05 amid positive investor sentiment
  • Operating ratio deteriorated to 91.7% from 91.1% YoY as operating expenses climbed 3.1%; tonnage declined 2.1% despite shipment growth
  • Company projects Q2-Q4 EPS between $2.85-$4.10; continues expanding network with 214 terminals, focusing on technology-driven efficiency gains
  • Rising diesel costs up 13.6% YoY and weather disruptions pose margin pressure; CEO cites network strength in achieving record revenue despite headwinds
Last Updated: 09/05/2026, 11:22 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
30/04/2026
EPS / Forecast
1.86 / 1.82
Revenue / Forecast
806.2M / 786.94M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

SAIA Income Statement

Compare SAIA to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
SAIA
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
48.6x44.0x12.3x
PEG Ratio
−2.36−2.130.03
Price/Book
4.7x2.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.8x1.1x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
1.1%−2.4%24.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Saia, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a transportation company in North America. The company provides less-than-truckload services for shipments between 100 and 10,000 pounds. It also offers other value-added services, including brokered truckload, expedited transportation, and other logistics services. As of December 31, 2025, it operated 213 owned and leased terminals; and owned approximately 7,700 tractors and 26,500 trailers. The company was formerly known as SCS Transportation, Inc. and changed its name to Saia, Inc. in July 2002. Saia, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
3.80M14.29%1.77B
Other Institutional Investors
2.05M7.71%957.37M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
20.75M78.00%9.68B
Total
26.6M100.00%12.41B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.10.43%2,773,6331,293,928
AllianceBernstein L.P.9.40%2,499,3301,165,962

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FAQ

What Is the Saia (SAIA) Stock Price Today?

The Saia stock price today is 466.51 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Saia Trade On?

Saia is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Saia?

The stock symbol for Saia is "SAIA."

What Is the Saia Market Cap?

As of today, Saia market cap is 12.41B USD.

What Is Saia's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Saia EPS (TTM) is 9.52.

When Is the Next Saia Earnings Date?

Saia will release its next earnings report on 24/07/2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SAIA a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Saia Stock Split?

Saia has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Saia Have?

Saia has 14117 employees.

What is the current trading status of Saia (SAIA)?

As of 07/06/2026, Saia (SAIA) is trading at a price of 466.51 USD, with a previous close of 471.43 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 461.06 USD to 482.46 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 249.00 USD to 485.00 USD.

What Is Saia (SAIA) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Saia is 450.95 USD, with a high estimate of 550 USD and a low estimate of 265 USD. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -3.34% Downside potential.

What Is the SAIA Premarket Price?

SAIA's last pre-market stock price is 473.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 403.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.57, or 0.33%.
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