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Saia Inc (SAIA)
NASDAQ:SAIA
SAIA Stock Chart & Stats
$409.60
-$4.12(-0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$409.60
-$4.12(-0.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$229.12 - $507.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume58.20K
Average Volume (3M)478.63K
Market Cap
$11.07B
Enterprise Value$11.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$35.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$348.38M
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.7
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Apr 24, 2026EPS Estimate
1.91Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.77
Shares Outstanding26,642,641
10 Day Avg. Volume609,592
30 Day Avg. Volume478,627
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio18.65
Price to Book (P/B)5.26
Price to Sales (P/S)3.79
P/FCF Ratio-26.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.47
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit18.16
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.79
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$374.20Price Target Upside-8.64% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Management Execution And EfficiencyManagement's consistent execution on terminal integration and efficiency initiatives positions the company to better leverage fixed costs and improve the operating ratio as density increases.
Network ExpansionExpansion of the national terminal network is driving higher shipment counts and improving density, supporting sustainable volume growth and broader market reach.
Volume OutperformanceTonnage and tons-per-day trends are tracking ahead of expectations and outperforming key peers, signaling operational momentum that can translate into share gains.
Bears Say
Analyst Downgrade And Valuation RiskAnalyst downgrades and an underweight recommendation reflect concerns that the stock's valuation is elevated relative to its earnings base, indicating downside risk if growth stalls.
Demand And Mix HeadwindsMuted less-than-truckload demand and adverse mix, notably weaker volumes from the Los Angeles market, can constrain revenue per shipment and pressure top-line growth.
Margin And Operating Cost PressuresHigher operating costs and guidance for a larger-than-normal seasonal deterioration in the operating ratio point to near-term margin headwinds that could weigh on profitability.
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 $507.39 in the past 12 months.
What is Saia Inc’s market cap?
Saia Inc’s market cap is $11.07B.
When is Saia Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Saia Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 24, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Saia Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Saia Inc released its earnings results on Feb 10, 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 Overvalued.
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 1.91.
How many shares outstanding does Saia Inc have?
Saia Inc has 26,642,641 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 down -1.839%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$374.20 (-8.64% Downside)
$374.20 (-8.64% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SAIA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 643.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $680.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 33%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
13.59%
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
$374.20
▼(-8.64% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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