SAIA · NASDAQ · Trucking

Saia (SAIA)

Moves LTL freight nationwide through an integrated terminal network.

$352.73
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Saia, Inc.SAIA
Industrials

Moves LTL freight across an integrated network covering the contiguous United States, with Canada and Mexico reached through partner carriers. Most revenue comes from LTL shipments, supplemented by brokered truckload, expedited transportation, and logistics services; expansion depends on terminals, equipment, technology, and skilled labor.

Moves less-than-truckload freight through an integrated network serving all 48 contiguous states. Brokered truckload, expedited transportation, and logistics services complement the core LTL business, which generates most revenue.

Combines time-definite and expedited options with a terminal-based network built through acquisitions and organic expansion. Canada and Mexico are reached through third-party interline carriers, keeping direct operations concentrated in the United States.

Execution depends on maintaining service quality while opening and staffing terminals, deploying tractors, trailers, and technology, and recruiting drivers, dockworkers, and mechanics. New locations require substantial upfront investment and can disrupt existing service; the workforce is union-free, while entry into new territories can increase unionization exposure.

Company facts

CEOFrederick J. Holzgrefe III
ListedJul 24, 2006
ExchangeNASDAQ
HeadquartersJohns Creek, GA
CountryUnited States
Employees14,500
CIK0001177702
ISINUS78709Y1055

Market cap$9.28B
EPS (ttm)$10.36
P/E (ttm)33.59
ROE10.6%
P/B3.40
P/S2.74
Dividend yieldDiv yield
Beta1.43vs XLI 1.25

Price target$475.00+36.5%Average of 32 analysts
ConsensusBuy19 of 32 analysts
Ratings

Target rangeAs of Sep 21, 2026

Latest analyst notes

DateFirmActionPriorCurrent
Jul 31, 2026Morgan StanleyReiterate
Rating: Target: $295
Rating: UnderweightTarget: $285
Jul 31, 2026Stifel NicolausTarget
Target: $450
Target: $438
Jul 31, 2026UBSReiterate
Rating: Target: $493
Rating: BuyTarget: $504
Jul 31, 2026BarclaysReiterate
Rating: Target: $500
Rating: OverweightTarget: $475
Jul 30, 2026Goldman SachsReiterate
Rating: Target: $494
Rating: BuyTarget: $476

Next report
Oct 29, 26
in 37 days
EPS estimate
$3.31
Revenue estimate
$955.2M
Fiscal quarter
Q3 FY26

EPSReportedEstimate

Feb '25Apr '25Jul '25Oct '25Feb '26Apr '26Jul '26Oct '26
Reported$2.84$1.86$2.67$2.81$1.77$1.86$3.51Pending
Estimate$2.87$2.77$2.39$2.52$1.90$1.82$3.38$3.31
Surprise−1.0%−32.9%+11.7%+11.5%−6.8%+2.2%+3.8%

RevenueReportedEstimate

Feb '25Apr '25Jul '25Oct '25Feb '26Apr '26Jul '26Oct '26
Reported$789.0M$787.6M$817.1M$839.6M$790.0M$806.2M$956.5MPending
Estimate$780.4M$833.0M$819.8M$826.2M$773.8M$789.1M$956.2M$955.2M
Surprise+1.1%−5.5%−0.3%+1.6%+2.1%+2.2%0.0%
Estimate$3.31
ReportedDue Oct 29, 2026
Estimate$955.2M
ReportedDue Oct 29, 2026
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Debt to equity9.90%
Current ratio158.40%

ProfitabilityRevenueNet incomeNet margin

Q3 FY24Q4 FY24Q1 FY25Q2 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 FY26
Revenue$842.1M$789.0M$787.6M$817.1M$839.6M$790.0M$806.2M$956.5M
Net income$92.7M$76.1M$49.8M$71.4M$86.3M$47.5M$49.9M$94.3M
Net margin11.0%9.6%6.3%8.7%10.3%6.0%6.2%9.9%

GrowthOperating income

Q3 FY24Q4 FY24Q1 FY25Q2 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 FY26
Operating income$125.2M$101.5M$70.2M$99.4M$118.6M$64.0M$66.8M$125.2M
YoY growth−2.5%−9.9%−40.5%−27.8%−5.2%−36.9%−4.8%+26.0%

Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $84.0M · Total debt $269.2M · Total assets $3.72B · Shareholders' equity $2.73B

Revenue
$956.5M
Operating income
$125.2M
Net income
$94.3M
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No dividends on record.

Institutions≈ 104.47%27.87M shares
531 holders · as of Jun 30, 2026 · largest filers plus last quarter's tail
Insiders0.24%62.8K shares
13 holders · as of May 21, 2026
Adds to104.71%

26.67M company shares as of Sep 22, 2026 · institutions as of Jun 30, 2026 · holders as of their latest filing

This quarter's institutional total failed a plausibility check; shown: the largest filers plus last quarter's remainder.

These groups come from separate filings that can overlap, so they add to 104.71%; nothing is left for Other.

Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4

HolderStakeSharesDate
BlackRock, Inc.Institution
9.54%2.55Mas of Jun 30, 2026
AllianceBernstein L.P.Institution
8.35%2.23Mas of Jun 30, 2026
Price T Rowe Associates Inc /MD/Institution
8.01%2.14Mas of Jun 30, 2026
Vanguard Capital Management LLCInstitution
4.51%1.20Mas of Jun 30, 2026
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLCInstitution
4.15%1.11Mas of Jun 30, 2026

Insider tradesForm 4

DateInsiderRoleSharesAvg price
May 20, 2026Anthony R. Norwoodofficer: EVP & CHRO−292$468.77
Feb 17, 2026Di-Ann Eisnordirector−500$389.88
Feb 13, 2026Raymond R. Ramuofficer: Exec. VP & Chief Customer Off.−5,226$387.95
Feb 13, 2026Patrick D. Sugarofficer: EVP Operations−2,706$386.74
Feb 13, 2026Kelly W. Bentonofficer: VP & CAO−800$389.00
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CompanyPriceChange
Saia$352.73+1.35%$9.28B33.627.52.7+17.1%
FedEx Freight$118.68+0.92%$17.58B30.421.42.0
Old Dominion Freight Line$176.51+0.66%$36.47B33.828.26.5+10.4%
XPO$178.52+2.40%$20.41B51.430.22.4+13.2%
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TFI International$126.01+0.41%$10.31B28.517.71.2+12.4%
Median33.821.42.0+12.8%