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Saia, Inc. SAIA

Industrials — Trucking
Cash Flow Champion (10y)
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
7.14
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — 2 2 — 6 — — 1 — — — —
Insider Ownership
0.67%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
9,120.00
Revenue
3,392.32
Net Income
277.96
Free Cash Flow
279.81
Net Debt
16.11
Current Ratio
1.58
Debt/Equity
0.04
P/E ratio
32.94
P/S ratio
2.70
P/B ratio
3.36
Past 5Y EPS Growth
25.72%
This Y EPS Growth
24.59%
Next Y EPS Growth
25.26%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
23.49%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
—
Annual Dividend Yield
—
total individual payouts
2025 ‡‡‡
2024 ‡‡‡
2023 ‡‡‡
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 ‡‡‡
2019 ‡‡‡
2017 ‡‡‡
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 296.22 19.47 19.72 84.01
Receivables 312.75 367.10 364.76 436.45
Inventory — — — —
Other 7.08 13.70 14.27 15.52
648.69 435.77 434.56 587.65
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 141.88 114.56 107.42 164.84
ST’ Debt 10.17 5.31 0.98 0.12
Other 27.09 38.04 32.34 38.64
322.06 278.36 265.38 370.90
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 806.23 956.49 — —
—
’25 787.58 817.12 839.64 789.95
3,234.29
’24 754.78 823.24 842.10 788.95
3,209.07
’23 660.54 694.62 775.14 751.13
2,881.43
’22 661.22 745.55 729.56 655.73
2,792.06
’21 484.07 571.33 616.22 617.08
2,288.70
’20 446.40 418.11 481.37 476.48
1,822.37
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 139.63 151.60 — —
—
’25 109.07 170.74 177.85 137.31
594.97
’24 106.47 130.77 181.72 164.74
583.70
’23 119.27 172.14 124.86 161.68
577.95
’22 95.96 111.94 136.17 128.95
473.03
’21 60.97 79.17 127.55 114.91
382.59
’20 51.27 96.97 90.73 70.18
309.15
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 75.91 57.30 — —
—
’25 (92.99) (2.77) 107.35 39.26
50.85
’24 (350.35) (93.68) (10.23) (2.90)
(457.16)
’23 (8.78) 73.70 12.97 62.91
140.79
’22 50.59 2.03 13.46 41.44
107.51
’21 35.58 4.59 79.09 (14.02)
105.24
’20 (51.41) 56.92 35.94 48.88
90.33
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1.86 3.51 — —
—
’25 1.86 2.67 3.22 1.77
9.52
’24 3.38 3.83 3.46 2.84
13.51
’23 2.85 3.42 3.67 3.33
13.26
’22 2.98 4.10 3.67 2.65
13.40
’21 1.40 2.34 2.98 2.76
9.48
’20 1.06 1.07 1.56 1.51
5.20

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

2
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 168.03 204.02 358.90 229.12 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 342.99 461.92 628.34 538.03 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12,300 14,000 15,300 14,500 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.23 0.21 0.21 0.22 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,792.06 2,881.43 3,209.07 3,234.29 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 68.68% 72.15% 72.99% 72.50% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 468.05 466.23 476.01 337.39 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.76% 16.18% 14.83% 10.43% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 357.42 354.86 362.07 255.04 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 157.20 178.85 210.11 248.57 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 105.28 108.19 120.24 120.96 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 13.48 13.32 13.57 9.54 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 17.84 21.70 21.87 22.25 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (13.78) (16.41) (39.00) (20.35) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.05 5.29 (17.13) 1.90 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 59.55 72.90 86.60 96.41 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 26.52 26.63 26.69 26.74 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.46 32.07 33.61 34.23 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.98 3.95 3.79 2.70 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.50 5.86 5.26 3.39 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.93 3.85 3.85 2.74 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 50.00 78.88 (27.00) 174.55 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 473.03 577.95 583.70 594.97 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (365.51) (437.15) (1,040.86) (544.13) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 107.51 140.79 (457.16) 50.85 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 256.80 326.64 157.41 169.17 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 31.01 16.49 200.29 163.98 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (156.38) (279.73) 180.82 144.26 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,579.34 1,941.49 2,311.27 2,577.70 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 17.78% 14.92% 12.59% 7.67% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 20.67% 17.32% 12.09% 8.09% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 25.53% 20.16% 17.03% 10.43% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Saia, Inc. (SAIA), a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, has delivered impressive growth, with revenue surging from $1.25 billion in 2016 to $3.21 billion in 2024 at a 12.6% CAGR, propelled by terminal expansions to over 190 facilities, e-commerce tailwinds, and a 72% employee headcount increase that boosted revenue per employee 49%. Profitability shone through peak ROIC of 20.7%, EBT margins hitting 16.8%, and stock gains exceeding 1,800%, reflecting efficient capital deployment and multiple expansion amid the logistics boom.

However, 2024’s capex explosion to $1.04 billion crushed free cash flow to negative territory, margins softened to 14.8%, and debt spiked, signaling a growth pause with 2025 EPS projected to dip to $10.58 from $13.57. Trading 5% above the mean analyst target but 35% over the low amid insider selling and trucking headwinds, SAIA’s valuation blends optimism with caution.

Projections show revenue growth resuming at 1-9% through 2027, EPS rebounding 29% to $13.61, and FCF recovering, with catalysts like terminal ROI and M&A potential offsetting risks from freight recessions and competition. As a high-ROIC compounder, SAIA offers asymmetric upside if execution delivers—read the full analysis for detailed models and probabilities.

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Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Latest News

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10 Sep

3 , 3:22 PM
Saia Inc. reported 8.7% tonnage growth for August, raising the possibility that heavier freight could increase operating leverage. Monthly tonnage growth of 8.7% points to operational gains with potential to modestly improve leverage and near-term results.

20 Aug

3 , 8:03 AM
Saia, Inc. stands out as a profitable stock with competitive advantages while two other stocks underwhelm. Positive identification of Saia as profitable with competitive advantages may lift investor sentiment and share performance.

2 Aug

4 , 12:08 PM
Saia cuts margin outlook, leaving its stock potentially 36% overvalued. Margin outlook cut directly pressures profitability expectations and triggers sharp valuation downgrade.

1 Aug

4 , 10:08 PM
Saia cuts full year margin outlook as expansion costs rise. Margin outlook reduction due to rising costs signals pressure on profitability and investor sentiment.

30 Jul

4 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 3:04 PM
Saia Inc. reported Q2 results in earnings call covering revenue growth, operating metrics, capacity expansion plans, cost pressures, and updated full-year guidance. Q2 earnings figures and forward guidance directly shape near-term valuation and investor positioning for the stock.

4 , 7:30 AM
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) reported its second quarter financial results. Quarterly earnings provide key financial metrics that directly influence stock valuation and investor sentiment.

3 , 7:05 PM
Saia Inc posted record revenue and an improved operating ratio for Q2 2026. Record revenue and better operating ratio indicate stronger quarterly results that can lift near-term stock performance and sentiment.

3 , 12:32 PM
Saia’s Q3 margin guidance disappoints investors, triggering negative sentiment toward the stock and raising concerns over near-term profitability and operational execution. Disappointing Q3 margin guidance signals weaker profitability outlook and is expected to weigh on near-term stock performance and sentiment.

3 , 10:00 AM
Saia (SAIA) Q2 earnings key metrics compared against estimates. Q2 earnings metrics versus estimates indicate Saia's financial performance and can shift investor sentiment.

3 , 9:35 AM
Saia reported Q2 earnings that beat analyst estimates. Q2 earnings beat can lift short-term sentiment and stock price but rarely shifts long-term trajectory.

29 Jul

3 , 4:13 PM
Saia earnings preview outlines key metrics including revenue growth, operating ratios, shipment volumes and margin trends to watch in the upcoming quarterly report. Quarterly earnings results routinely move stock prices by altering views on growth and margins.

23 Jul

3 , 10:00 AM
Saia (SAIA) is projected to see earnings growth, prompting questions on whether investors should buy the stock. Expected earnings growth may moderately influence Saia investor sentiment and near-term stock trajectory.

9 Jul

4 , 10:43 AM
Citi upgrades Knight-Swift and Saia to Buy after trucking stock pullback. Citi Buy upgrade on Saia after pullback signals strong rebound potential and renewed investor interest.

25 Jun

3 GlobeNewswire, 1:00 PM
Saia, Inc. launches the REV Initiative to boost speed, visibility, and customer experience. REV Initiative targets operational enhancements expected to deliver moderate gains in efficiency and positioning.

22 Jun

3 FreightWaves, 2:06 PM
Saia opens new terminals for the third consecutive month, extending its ongoing network expansion. Ongoing terminal additions expand network capacity and could support revenue growth.

19 Jun

3 , 12:58 PM
Saia opens new facilities in Minnesota and Missouri expanding its Midwest network. New Midwest facilities moderately strengthen Saia's regional operations and growth potential.

14 Jun

3 , 6:11 AM
Saia (SAIA) posts broad-based LTL volume gains that signal stronger operational trends and potential upside for shareholder returns. LTL volume gains point to improved operational performance that can lift earnings and investor sentiment.

12 Jun

3 , 11:33 AM
Saia reports Q1 earnings, prompting buy-sell-hold analysis on the stock amid financial results and outlook. Post-Q1 earnings analysis can moderately sway near-term investor views on SAIA without major strategic shifts.

10 Jun

4 investorshub.advfn.com, 8:40 AM
Saia, Old Dominion and FedEx Freight stocks decline as Amazon expands its nationwide LTL shipping service. Amazon's LTL expansion creates direct competitive pressure on Saia's freight operations and market share.

22 May

3 FreightWaves, 10:58 AM
Saia opens new terminals in the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. New terminals expand Saia's regional network and support operational growth.

4 May

4 Simply Wall St., 12:29 AM
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) reported record Q1 revenue with flat earnings amid aggressive network expansion, sparking debate on investor reactions to growth prospects versus profitability stagnation. Record revenue and network expansion represent major strategic growth drivers that could significantly boost long-term performance despite flat earnings.

2 May

4 StockStory, 7:40 AM
Saia Inc. posted Q1 growth powered by network expansion and operational discipline, offsetting rising cost pressures. Q1 results highlight strategic network growth and cost management fueling revenue expansion, poised to boost market performance.

30 Apr

4 www.marketbeat.com, 10:42 PM
Saia Inc. released Q1 earnings call highlights, covering financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance for the trucking company. Q1 earnings highlights disclose key financial metrics, growth strategies, and outlook that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.

4 app.moby.co, 5:05 PM
Saia, Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary highlighting quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings summaries directly reveal financial performance and guidance that significantly sway stock price and investor sentiment.

4 FreightWaves, 12:30 PM
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) anticipates margin recovery as freight demand strengthens, focusing on operational efficiencies to boost profitability amid favorable market conditions. Expected margin turnaround and improving demand signal major enhancements to SAIA's financial performance and competitive edge.

4 transcript www.fool.com, 11:31 AM
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) released its Q1 2026 earnings call transcript detailing quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 2026 earnings transcript discloses financial performance and strategic outlook with potential to significantly sway investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4 Zacks, 10:00 AM
Saia (SAIA) Q1 earnings key metrics compared to estimates, analyzing performance against expectations. Q1 earnings metrics versus estimates influence financial performance and investor sentiment significantly.

4 Zacks, 9:25 AM
Saia Inc. (SAIA) Q1 earnings and revenues exceeded analyst estimates. Surpassing Q1 earnings and revenue estimates indicates robust financial performance, likely boosting stock price and enhancing future market outlook.

4 GlobeNewswire, 7:30 AM
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) reported first quarter results. First quarter earnings directly affect Saia's financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

3 , 9:09 AM
Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) posted better-than-expected sales in Q1 CY2026. Better-than-expected Q1 sales positively affect Saia's financial performance and market sentiment.
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