Saia Inc (SAIA)

Currency in USD
361.82
+5.01(+1.40%)
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361.820.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
350.21362.93
52 wk Range
249.32494.71
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
361.82
Open
354.23
Day's Range
350.21-362.93
52 wk Range
249.32-494.71
Volume
502.38K
Average Vol. (3m)
431.87K
1-Year Change
27.267%
Book Value / Share
102.5
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
435.43
Upside
+20.34%
Members' Sentiments
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Saia Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

13 Buy
6 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
21 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 435.43
(+20.34% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Hold400.00+10.55%470.00MaintainAug 04, 2026
Citi
Buy423.00+16.91%488.00MaintainAug 04, 2026
UBS
Buy504.00+39.30%527.00MaintainJul 31, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy498.00+37.64%490.00MaintainJul 31, 2026
TD Cowen
Hold400.00+10.55%445.00MaintainJul 31, 2026

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 Q2/2026

  • Saia reported Q2 2026 EPS of $3.51 vs. $3.36 estimate and record revenue of $956.5M, up 17.1% YoY; shares fell 12% to $347.02 in premarket trading.
  • Operating ratio improved to 86.9% from 87.8% YoY and 480 bps sequentially; operating income rose 26% to $125M with shipments per workday up 4.4%.
  • Company guided Q3 operating ratio to worsen ~100 bps sequentially to 87.9% due to July wage increases and shipment volatility from 7.1% rate hike.
  • Management targets 100 bps full-year operating ratio improvement vs. 2025, with CEO stating long-term goal of sub-80% OR as network matures.
  • Saia launched 'Saia REV' initiative featuring 2,000+ transit time improvements and automated 10 a.m. delivery service to enhance logistics capabilities.
Last Updated: 07/30/2026, 11:49 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3.51 / 3.36
Revenue / Forecast
956.5M / 950.31M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

SAIA Income Statement

Compare SAIA to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
SAIA
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
34.6x41.7x12.3x
PEG Ratio
−7.86−5.330.03
Price / Book
3.5x2.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.8x1.1x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
24.4%26.6%25.4%
Fair Value Upside
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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.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
17.42M65.48%6.21B
Other Institutional Investors
12.35M34.52%4.41B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
29.77M100.00%10.62B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.10.43%2,773,633989,660
AllianceBernstein L.P.9.40%2,499,330891,786

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FAQ

What Is the Saia (SAIA) Stock Price Today?

The Saia stock price today is 361.82 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 9.63B USD.

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

The Saia EPS (TTM) is 10.36.

When Is the Next Saia Earnings Date?

Saia will release its next earnings report on Oct 23, 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 Aug 07, 2026, Saia (SAIA) is trading at a price of 361.82 USD, with a previous close of 361.82 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 350.21 USD to 362.93 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 249.32 USD to 494.71 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Saia is 435.43 USD, with a high estimate of 510 USD and a low estimate of 285 USD. 13 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +20.34% Upside potential.
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