Saia Inc (SAIA)

Currency in USD
330.32
+0.84(+0.25%)
Closed·
335.56+5.30(+1.60%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
321.27341.66
52 wk Range
229.12430.11
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
329.48
Open
322.79
Day's Range
321.27-341.66
52 wk Range
229.12-430.11
Volume
323.53K
Average Vol. (3m)
546.05K
1-Year Change
-13.4132%
Book Value / Share
97
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Price Target
398.90
Upside
+20.76%
Members' Sentiments
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Trading at a high earnings multiple

Saia Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

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 Inc SWOT Analysis


Competitive Resilience
Explore how Saia's cost discipline and network expansion position it to potentially gain market share when industry conditions normalize, offsetting current 30% market overcapacity.
Valuation Premium
Shares trade at 26x estimated 2025 EPS (above historical 14-24x range), with analyst price targets between $290-$455, reflecting confidence despite current industry challenges.
Financial Headwinds
Operating margins projected to decline from 16.0% to 10.5%, with negative free cash flow through 2025 despite solid cost management and operational efficiency improvements.
Expansion Amid Pressure
Saia pursues aggressive terminal growth strategy while navigating significant LTL industry overcapacity and yield challenges that threaten margins and near-term performance.
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Saia Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Saia Inc. reported mixed Q4 2025 results with revenue of $790M (beating forecasts of $775.64M) but EPS of $1.77 (missing expected $1.90), causing a 5.38% pre-market stock decline.
  • The company's operating ratio deteriorated to 89.1% (410 basis points worse YoY), while revenue increased marginally by 0.1% compared to Q4 2024.
  • Despite current challenges, Saia continues its national network expansion with plans to reach 230 terminals and projects operating ratio improvement of 100-200 basis points in 2026.
  • CEO Fritz Holzgrefe expressed confidence that Saia's network 'is poised to scale as macroeconomic conditions improve,' while acknowledging persistent challenges in insurance costs.
  • The company faces ongoing risks including a muted demand environment, rising insurance costs, and competitive pressures in the logistics sector that may impact margins.
Last Updated: 02/10/2026, 11:45 AM
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P/E Ratio
34.5x27.8x12.1x
PEG Ratio
−1.18−1.090.03
Price / Book
3.4x3.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.7x1.1x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
20.6%21.5%28.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
10 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
22 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 398.90
(+20.76% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Stifel
Hold352.00+6.56%364.00MaintainMar 10, 2026
Benchmark
Buy425.00+28.66%400.00MaintainMar 04, 2026
BofA Securities
Hold429.00+29.87%413.00MaintainMar 03, 2026
Jefferies
Buy500.00+51.37%450.00MaintainMar 02, 2026
BMO Capital
Hold425.00+28.66%415.00MaintainFeb 19, 2026

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 10, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.77 / 1.90
Revenue / Forecast
789.95M / 775.64M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

SAIA Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Saia (SAIA) Stock Price Today?

The Saia stock price today is 330.32 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Saia Trade On?

Saia is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Saia?

The stock symbol for Saia is "SAIA."

What Is the Saia Market Cap?

As of today, Saia market cap is 8.76B USD.

What Is Saia's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Saia EPS (TTM) is 9.52.

When Is the Next Saia Earnings Date?

Saia will release its next earnings report on Apr 24, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SAIA a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Saia Stock Split?

Saia has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Saia Have?

Saia has 14117 employees.

What is the current trading status of Saia (SAIA)?

As of Mar 24, 2026, Saia (SAIA) is trading at a price of 330.32 USD, with a previous close of 329.48 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 321.27 USD to 341.66 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 229.12 USD to 430.11 USD.

What Is Saia (SAIA) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Saia is 398.90 USD, with a high estimate of 500 USD and a low estimate of 250 USD. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +20.76% Upside potential.

What Is the SAIA Premarket Price?

SAIA's last pre-market stock price is 325.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 250.00, and the stock has decreased by -4.48, or -1.36%.

What Is the SAIA After Hours Price?

SAIA's last after hours stock price is 335.56 USD, the stock has decreased by 5.30, or 1.60%.
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