Saia Inc (SAIA)

Currency in USD
472.37
+3.16(+0.67%)
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472.370.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
460.56477.61
52 wk Range
248.37480.89
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
469.21
Open
466.3
Day's Range
460.56-477.61
52 wk Range
248.37-480.89
Volume
418.69K
Average Volume (3m)
488.21K
1-Year Change
78.6506%
Book Value / Share
98.73
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
444.55
Downside
-5.89%
Members' Sentiments
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Saia Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
9 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 444.55
(-5.89% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Sell265.00-43.90%250.00Maintain01/05/2026
Raymond James
Buy477.00+0.98%400.00Maintain01/05/2026
JPMorgan
Buy465.00-1.56%402.00Maintain01/05/2026
Stifel
Hold450.00-4.74%381.00Maintain01/05/2026
Wells Fargo
Hold445.00-5.79%395.00Maintain01/05/2026

Saia Inc SWOT Analysis


LTL Titan's Challenges
Saia, a top 10 LTL carrier, faces industry overcapacity and macroeconomic pressures despite its strong operational history and ongoing expansion efforts
Financial Headwinds
Explore Saia's recent financial strain, including a deteriorating operating ratio and analyst projections of declining ROCE and operating margins through 2025
Expansion Amid Adversity
Delve into Saia's aggressive growth strategy, adding over 20 terminals to its network, and its potential for long-term market share gains despite near-term profitability pressures
Future Outlook
Analyst price targets range from $290 to $600, reflecting mixed projections on Saia's ability to navigate industry challenges and capitalize on its expanded network
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Saia Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Saia Q1 2026 revenue rose 2.4% YoY to $806.2M, beating estimates of $786.94M; EPS of $1.86 exceeded forecast of $1.82 by 2.2%
  • Stock surged 4.55% to $441.26 in pre-market trading, nearing 52-week high of $460.05 amid positive investor sentiment
  • Operating ratio deteriorated to 91.7% from 91.1% YoY as operating expenses climbed 3.1%; tonnage declined 2.1% despite shipment growth
  • Company projects Q2-Q4 EPS between $2.85-$4.10; continues expanding network with 214 terminals, focusing on technology-driven efficiency gains
  • Rising diesel costs up 13.6% YoY and weather disruptions pose margin pressure; CEO cites network strength in achieving record revenue despite headwinds
Last Updated: 09/05/2026, 14:22
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Earnings

Latest Release
30/04/2026
EPS / Forecast
1.86 / 1.82
Revenue / Forecast
806.2M / 786.94M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Saia (SAIA) Income Statement & Profits

Compare SAIA to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
SAIA
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
49.2x43.7x12.2x
PEG Ratio
−2.39−2.060.03
Price/Book
4.8x2.1x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.9x1.1x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−3.1%0.0%21.7%
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
17.58M66.08%8.25B
Other Institutional Investors
12.20M33.92%5.72B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
29.78M100.00%13.97B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.9.22%2,451,6501,157,571
BlackRock, Inc.8.98%2,388,9471,127,965

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FAQ

What Is the Saia (NASDAQ: SAIA) Share Price Today?

The Saia stock price today is 472.37 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Saia (SAIA) Trade On?

Saia is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Saia?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Saia is "SAIA."

What Is the Current Saia Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Saia (NASDAQ: SAIA) market cap is 12.56B USD.

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

The Saia EPS is currently 9.52 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Saia Earnings Date?

Saia's next earnings report will be released on 24/07/2026.

Is SAIA a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Saia moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for SAIA stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Saia Stock Split?

Saia has split 1 times. (See the SAIA stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Saia Have?

Saia has 14117 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

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

As of 30/05/2026, Saia (SAIA) is trading at a share price of 472.37 USD, with a previous close of 469.21 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 460.56 USD to 477.61 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 248.37 USD to 480.89 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Saia is 444.55 USD, with a high estimate of 550 USD and a low estimate of 265 USD. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -5.89% Downside potential.

What Is the SAIA Premarket Price?

SAIA's last pre-market stock price is 468.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 220.00, and the stock has decreased by -1.21, or -0.26%.
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