Saia Inc (SAIA)
NASDAQ:SAIA
SAIA Stock Chart & Stats
$336.78
-$4.12(-0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$336.78
-$4.12(-0.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$229.12 - $430.11
Previous CloseN/A
Volume58.20K
Average Volume (3M)549.20K
Market Cap
$8.98B
Enterprise Value$9.38B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$19.72M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$418.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.2
Beta1.05
Next Earnings
Apr 24, 2026EPS Estimate
1.84Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.77
Shares Outstanding26,669,521
10 Day Avg. Volume572,177
30 Day Avg. Volume549,204
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 Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.90
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.57
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.57
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$407.44Price Target Upside20.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)10.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.37B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Network ExpansionCompletion of the network expansion and ongoing terminal ramping are expected to increase density and customer stickiness, enabling better leverage of the national footprint and lower unit costs.
Operating LeverageAnalyst highlights high operating leverage potential, meaning shipment volume recovery could drive outsized profit gains as fixed costs are spread across higher volumes.
Pricing PowerAnalyst notes contractual pricing renewals have been accelerating and support the company's ability to sustain pricing above inflation, which helps protect margins as service levels remain strong.
Bears Say
Competitive Capacity PressureAnalyst highlights excess capacity in the less‑than‑truckload market and heightened competition that could limit the company's ability to raise prices and constrain revenue per shipment gains.
Demand And Seasonality SensitivityQuarterly performance is sensitive to volume swings and seasonality, making margin recovery and earnings outcomes highly dependent on the pace of shipment demand improvement.
Rising Operating CostsAnalyst warns that higher labor, purchased transportation and claims costs have pressured profitability and represent a persistent headwind to margin recovery.
Saia News
SAIA FAQ
What was Saia Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Saia Inc lowest stock price was $229.12 and its highest was $430.11 in the past 12 months.
What is Saia Inc’s market cap?
Saia Inc’s market cap is $8.98B.
When is Saia Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Saia Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 24, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were Saia Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Saia Inc released its earnings results on Feb 17, 2026. The company reported $1.77 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.905 by -$0.135.
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 1.84.
How many shares outstanding does Saia Inc have?
Saia Inc has 26,669,521 shares outstanding.
What happened to Saia Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Saia Inc reported an EPS of $1.77 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.905. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.894%.
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:
$407.44 (20.98% Upside)
$407.44 (20.98% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SAIA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 174.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Saia Inc
Saia, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a transportation company in North America. The company provides less-than-truckload services for shipments between 400 and 10,000 pounds; and other value-added services, including non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 176 owned and leased facilities; and owned approximately 5,600 tractors and 19,300 trailers. The company was formerly known as SCS Transportation, Inc. and changed its name to Saia, Inc. in July 2006. Saia, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.
SAIA Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall tone of the call is constructive and forward-looking. Management emphasized multiple operating and quality records (quarterly and annual revenue records, cargo claims and safety improvements), successful national network rollout and profitability of ramping terminals, and substantial capital investments that position the company to scale. Key near-term challenges include Q4 operating ratio deterioration driven by higher self-insurance and other cost inflation, a meaningful EPS decline, and ongoing volume/tonnage and regional mix headwinds. Management expects these to be manageable, expects incremental operating leverage as volume and pricing recover, and provided guidance that implies potential OR improvement (100–200 basis points in a favorable macro). Given the number and magnitude of strategic and operational positives that management believes will drive medium-term returns, offsetting the notable but (management-characterized) partially one-time cost headwinds, the call reads as positive overall with caution around insurance and cost inflation risks.View all SAIA earnings summariesSAIA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$407.44
▲(20.98% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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