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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)494.22K
Market Cap
$10.17B
Enterprise Value$10.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$19.72M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$141.99M
Price to Earnings (P/E)43.0
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Apr 24, 2026EPS Estimate
1.85Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.77
Shares Outstanding26,642,641
10 Day Avg. Volume653,923
30 Day Avg. Volume494,216
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)0.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.16
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit19.10
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.97
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$389.19Price Target Upside-4.98% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Network ExpansionCompany's expanded terminal network should increase freight density as newer terminals move past initial ramping, enabling greater fixed-cost absorption and supporting margin improvement.
Operating LeverageHigh operating leverage gives the business potential for outsized profit gains if shipment volumes recover, amplifying improvements in operating margins.
Pricing PowerAccelerated contract pricing renewals combined with sustained service levels support the ability to raise yields above inflation, helping revenue per shipment.
Bears Say
Cost PressuresRising labor, purchased transportation and claims costs have reduced profitability and created a headwind to margin recovery.
Demand SensitivityMargin recovery and incremental profitability remain highly dependent on the speed of volume recovery, creating execution risk until demand steadies.
Regional Mix HeadwindsWeaker volumes in the Los Angeles market, a high-revenue segment for the company, create mix pressure that could constrain revenue per shipment and overall results.
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 $10.17B.
When is Saia Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Saia Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 24, 2026 which is in 70 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 1.85.
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 -6.826%.
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
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$389.19 (-4.98% Downside)
$389.19 (-4.98% 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 ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 41%
Bearish news 41%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.34%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
$389.19
▼(-4.98% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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