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Saia Inc (SAIA)
NASDAQ:SAIA
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 25, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.79Last Year’s EPS
3.38Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 15 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 03, 2025
|% Change Since: 5.18%
|Next Earnings Date:Apr 25, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Saia reported record-breaking revenue and significant investments in expansion and workforce, indicating strong growth potential. However, the increased expenses and deterioration in operating ratio due to these investments, along with decreased yield, present challenges. Overall, while there are positive signs of growth and strategic investments, the financial metrics indicate a need for careful management of costs and investment returns.Company Guidance
During the call, Saia Incorporated provided guidance on several key metrics for the fourth quarter of 2024 and the full fiscal year. The company reported a fourth-quarter revenue increase of 5% year-over-year to $789 million, marking a record for any fourth quarter in its history. Shipments per workday increased by 4.5%, while revenue per shipment excluding fuel surcharge rose by 1.3%. However, yield, or revenue per hundredweight excluding fuel surcharge, decreased by 2.3%, impacted by a 3.7% increase in weight per shipment. The operating ratio for the quarter was 87.1%, a deterioration of 210 basis points from the previous year, attributed to seasonal factors and ongoing investments. Saia highlighted a strong focus on pricing and mix optimization, with contractual renewals averaging 7.9% during the quarter. For the full year, Saia achieved record revenue of $3.2 billion, though the operating ratio deteriorated by 100 basis points to 85%, due in part to inflation and costs associated with new terminal openings. Looking ahead, Saia anticipates capital expenditures for 2025 to exceed $700 million, with plans for additional relocations and openings of five to six facilities. The company remains committed to long-term investments that support customer success and drive value creation.Record-Breaking Revenue and Growth
Saia crossed $3 billion in revenue in 2024, marking a record for the company and delivering nearly 9 million shipments. Fourth quarter revenue was $789 million, a record for any fourth quarter in the company's history, with a year-over-year increase of 5%.
Expansion and Investment
Saia opened 21 terminals in 2024, a record for the company, and relocated an additional nine terminals, ending the year with 214 terminals. They also onboarded over 1,300 new team members and serviced over 6,000 trailers.
Contractual Renewals and Pricing
Contractual renewals remained strong, averaging 7.9% in the quarter, indicating successful pricing and mix optimization efforts.
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SAIA Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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SAIA Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 03, 2025 | $480.11 | $470.41 | -2.02% |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $414.43 | $461.65 | +11.39% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $489.11 | $396.43 | -18.95% |
| Apr 26, 2024 | $543.02 | $428.81 | -21.03% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Saia Inc (SAIA) report earnings?
Saia Inc (SAIA) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 25, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Saia Inc (SAIA) earnings time?
Saia Inc (SAIA) earnings time is at Apr 25, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is SAIA EPS forecast?
SAIA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 2.79.
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