Saia Inc (SAIA)
NASDAQ:SAIA
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SAIA Stock Chart & Stats
$434.22
-$4.12(-0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$434.22
-$4.12(-0.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$248.37 - $485.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume58.20K
Average Volume (3M)399.95K
Market Cap
$12.57B
Enterprise Value$12.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$39.18M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$149.86M
Price to Earnings (P/E)49.4
Beta1.20
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS Estimate
3.28Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.54
Shares Outstanding26,671,213
10 Day Avg. Volume320,536
30 Day Avg. Volume399,949
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.15
Price to Book (P/B)3.39
Price to Sales (P/S)2.70
P/FCF Ratio319.40
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.91
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit19.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$462.93Price Target Upside6.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)11.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.55B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low Leverage And Strong Balance SheetSaia's extremely low debt-to-equity (~0.06 TTM) and steadily growing equity provide durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces interest burden, supports investment through cycles, and preserves borrowing capacity for network expansion or downturns without stressing liquidity or credit metrics.
Consistent Operating Cash Flow GenerationOperating cash flow comfortably covers earnings (OCF ~1.9x net income), giving Saia a reliable internal funding source. That cash generation underpins capital spending, network investments, and working-capital needs over the medium term, reducing dependence on external financing.
Large, Strategic Network And Fleet InvestmentsSustained investment (~$1.8B last 36 months; 70 facilities opened) builds terminal density and route network scale, improving productivity and pricing leverage. These durable assets support higher utilization, lower per-shipment costs, and competitive barriers that persist beyond short-term demand swings.
Bears Say
Profitability Has Softened Versus Prior CycleOperating and net margins have meaningfully declined from 2021–2023 highs, indicating structural pressure on pricing and/or cost control. Persistently lower margins compress returns on Saia's sizeable asset base and require sustained execution to restore historical profitability.
Volatile Free Cash Flow And Uneven Cash ConversionFree cash flow has swung from negative to weak to a rebound, with TTM FCF only ~42% of net income. That volatility complicates capital allocation, limits predictable shareholder returns, and raises execution risk if adverse demand or heavier capex recurs.
Rising Operating Costs And Greater Purchased Transportation UseHigher insurance/claims and increased purchased-transportation mix elevate unit costs and reduce margin control versus owned capacity. Combined with regional density losses (e.g., LA down ~14.5%), these trends can erode yields and require persistent pricing or productivity improvements to offset.
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SAIA FAQ
What was Saia Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Saia Inc lowest stock price was $248.37 and its highest was $485.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Saia Inc’s market cap?
Saia Inc’s market cap is $12.57B.
When is Saia Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Saia Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Saia Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Saia Inc released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $1.86 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.816 by $0.044.
Is Saia Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Saia Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 3.28.
How many shares outstanding does Saia Inc have?
Saia Inc has 26,671,213 shares outstanding.
What happened to Saia Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Saia Inc reported an EPS of $1.86 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.816. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.345%.
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?
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Saia Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$462.93 (6.61% Upside)
$462.93 (6.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SAIA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 680.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $136.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
78.31%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.90%
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 Company Deck
SAIA Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced clear operational and strategic progress (record first-quarter revenue, improving monthly shipment momentum, safety and productivity records, strong contract renewals and sustained network investment) against near-term headwinds (lower weight per shipment, regional softness in Southern California, rising insurance/health costs, a diesel price spike that caused a ~$3.5M margin hit, and a slightly worse operating ratio). Management expressed confidence in sequential margin improvement into Q2 (400–450 bps) and continued long-term upside from network scale and technology, but tangible cost inflation and fuel volatility temper near-term results.View all SAIA earnings summariesSAIA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$462.93
▲(6.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.27% Insiders
40.71% Mutual Funds
26.36% Other Institutional Investors
7.10% Public Companies and
Individual Investors