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SAIA Stock Chart & Stats
$434.22
-$4.12(-0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$434.22
-$4.12(-0.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$249.32 - $494.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume58.20K
Average Volume (3M)398.41K
Market Cap
$11.54B
Enterprise Value$9.64K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$39.18M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$149.86M
Price to Earnings (P/E)43.7
Beta1.16
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
3.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.54
Shares Outstanding26,671,213
10 Day Avg. Volume311,813
30 Day Avg. Volume398,412
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
$478.94Price Target Upside10.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)11.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetVery low leverage (TTM debt-to-equity ~0.06, still modest in 2025 ~0.16) and growing equity provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports continued network investment, and allows strategic responses to cyclical downturns without forcing asset sales.
Strong Operating Cash FlowHealthy operating cash generation (OCF TTM ~1.9x net income; ~$626M) and a material FCF rebound (~$261M TTM) support ongoing capital deployment into terminals, fleet, and technology. Reliable OCF underpins long-term investment capacity and reduces dependence on external financing.
Network Scale, Productivity & Contract PricingLarge, ongoing network build-out (~$1.8B invested) plus productivity gains and strong contract renewals (6.7%) create structural density and pricing advantages. Scale and optimization tech increase terminal density and yield potential, supporting more durable margin improvement over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Profitability Decline Vs Prior CycleMargins have materially compressed from prior cycle highs (operating ~8.7% vs 15–17%; net ~7.8% vs 11–13%), signaling a structurally tougher pricing/cost mix environment. Restoring prior profitability levels requires sustained price realization or ongoing structural cost reductions.
Volatile Free Cash Flow & Heavy CapExFree-cash-flow has been uneven (negative 2024, weak 2025, rebound TTM) and is only ~42% of net income TTM. Combined with sizable recent investments (~19% of revenue over 36 months), inconsistent cash conversion may constrain discretionary uses and increase sensitivity to demand shocks.
Rising Operating Costs & Regional Mix PressureSustained cost pressures—insurance/claims and health costs rising, higher purchased transportation share, and persistent LA region softness—erode yield and elevate per-shipment expense. These structural cost and mix headwinds limit margin resilience absent durable pricing improvements or efficiency gains.
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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 $11.54B.
When is Saia Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Saia Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Saia Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Saia Inc released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $1.86 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.816 by $0.044.
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 3.37.
How many shares outstanding does Saia Inc have?
Saia Inc has 26,671,213 shares outstanding.
What happened to Saia Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Saia Inc reported an EPS of $1.86 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.816. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.345%.
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?
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Saia Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$478.94 (10.30% Upside)
$478.94 (10.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SAIA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
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 Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
47.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.90%
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$478.94
▲(10.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.27% Insiders
39.88% Mutual Funds
1.79% Other Institutional Investors
32.01% Public Companies and
Individual Investors