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SAIA Stock Chart & Stats
$423.68
-$9.21(-2.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$423.68
-$9.21(-2.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$249.32 - $494.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume224.24K
Average Volume (3M)384.78K
Market Cap
$9.27B
Enterprise Value$11.49K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$84.01M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$269.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.5
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
Oct 23, 2026EPS Estimate
3.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.39
Shares Outstanding26,674,650
10 Day Avg. Volume412,999
30 Day Avg. Volume384,776
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.15
Price to Book (P/B)3.39
Price to Sales (P/S)2.70
P/FCF Ratio319.40
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$445.07Price Target Upside5.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)11.37
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.61B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetSaia's extremely low debt-to-equity (~0.10 TTM) and growing equity provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and liquidity risk, supports capital investment in terminals/fleet, and allows the company to withstand cyclical freight downturns while funding strategic growth initiatives without stressing cash flows.
Scale Via Network Expansion And Capital InvestmentSustained, multi-year investment in terminals and fleet builds density advantages and faster transit times, which support service differentiation and long-term margin improvement. A larger national footprint raises barriers to entry for regional competitors and enables better lane optimization and network pricing leverage over time.
Productivity Gains And Strong Contract RenewalsMeasured productivity gains and mid-single-digit contract renewal pricing demonstrate operational leverage and pricing discipline. Over months, these trends steadily improve per-shipment economics, support yield recovery even amid mix shifts, and make margin targets more attainable as technology and network density amplify efficiency.
Bears Say
Sustained Margin Compression Vs Recent PeaksA material downshift in net margins from prior peak levels weakens returns on invested capital and reduces retained earnings for reinvestment. If structural mix, weight-per-shipment, or cost pressures persist, margin recovery may be slow, constraining long-term cash generation and strategic flexibility.
Volatile Free Cash Flow And Weak ConversionInconsistent FCF conversion from solid operating cash flow reflects uneven capex timing and working-capital swings. This volatility limits predictable internal funding for terminals/fleet, heightens reliance on liquidity buffers, and reduces the company's ability to pace capital returns or take advantage of opportunistic investments during industry cycles.
Structural Cost And Mix Pressures Including Regional WeaknessDeclining weight/length-of-haul and concentrated weakness in high-yield regions like Southern California erode revenue per shipment and pricing power. Simultaneous increases in insurance, health and purchased-transportation costs compress margins further. Together these structural trends could cap margin recovery absent sustained mix or pricing improvements.
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SAIA FAQ
What was Saia Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Saia Inc lowest stock price was $249.32 and its highest was $494.71 in the past 12 months.
What is Saia Inc’s market cap?
Saia Inc’s market cap is $9.27B.
When is Saia Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Saia Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 23, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Saia Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Saia Inc released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $3.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.385 by $0.125.
Is Saia Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Saia Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Saia Inc pay dividends?
Saia Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Saia Inc’s EPS estimate?
Saia Inc’s EPS estimate is 3.26.
How many shares outstanding does Saia Inc have?
Saia Inc has 26,674,650 shares outstanding.
What happened to Saia Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Saia Inc reported an EPS of $3.51 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.385. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.107%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Saia Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SAIA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Saia Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$445.07 (5.05% Upside)
$445.07 (5.05% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SAIA Sentiment 86%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 680.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $136.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 91%
Bearish news 9%
Bearish news 9%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
35.88%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Saia Inc
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.
SAIA Company Deck
SAIA Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced clear operational and strategic progress (record first-quarter revenue, improving monthly shipment momentum, safety and productivity records, strong contract renewals and sustained network investment) against near-term headwinds (lower weight per shipment, regional softness in Southern California, rising insurance/health costs, a diesel price spike that caused a ~$3.5M margin hit, and a slightly worse operating ratio). Management expressed confidence in sequential margin improvement into Q2 (400–450 bps) and continued long-term upside from network scale and technology, but tangible cost inflation and fuel volatility temper near-term results.View all SAIA earnings summariesSAIA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$445.07
▲(5.05% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.27% Insiders
39.87% Mutual Funds
4.44% Other Institutional Investors
30.27% Public Companies and
Individual Investors