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    Saia Inc (SAIA)

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    INDUSTRIALS • TRUCKING • NASDAQ

    $355.13
    +2.88 (+0.82%)

    Market Cap: $9.37B

    Last updated: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

    Earnings

    Performance (10Y)

    Beat Rate
    73%(29/40)
    Avg Surprise
    +4.56%
    Streak
    2 Q

    Upcoming Estimates

    Sep 30, 2026
    EPS Consensus$3.26
    Range$3.11 - $3.37
    18 analysts
    EPS Revisions
    2
    0
    7d
    3
    11
    30d
    EPS Estimate Drift
    90d ago$3.31+1.6%
    60d ago$3.32+2.1%
    30d ago$3.36+3.4%
    7d ago$3.36+3.1%
    Current$3.26
    Revenue Consensus
    $956M
    Range$920M - $1.0B
    15 analysts
    Dec 31, 2026
    EPS Consensus$2.87
    Range$2.52 - $3.18
    20 analysts
    Revenue Consensus
    $912M
    Range$844M - $1.0B
    18 analysts
    PeriodReportedEst.SurpriseB/MYoY
    Dec 26EST
    		-$2.87---
    Sep 26EST
    		-$3.26---
    Jun 26
    		$3.51$3.34+5.09%Beat+31.5%
    Mar 26
    		$1.86$1.82+2.20%Beat+0.0%
    Dec 25
    		$1.77$1.91-7.33%Miss-37.7%
    Sep 25
    		$2.81$2.56+9.77%Beat-18.8%
    Jun 25
    		$2.67$2.39+11.72%Beat-30.3%
    Mar 25
    		$1.86$2.76-32.61%Miss-45.0%
    Dec 24
    		$2.84$2.77+2.53%Beat-14.7%
    Sep 24
    		$3.46$3.53-1.98%Miss-5.7%
    Jun 24
    		$3.83$4.00-4.25%Miss+12.0%
    Mar 24
    		$3.38$3.45-2.03%Miss+18.6%
    Dec 23
    		$3.33$3.20+4.06%Beat+25.7%
    Sep 23
    		$3.67$3.61+1.66%Beat+0.0%
    Jun 23
    		$3.42$3.28+4.27%Beat-16.6%
    Mar 23
    		$2.85$2.68+6.34%Beat-4.4%
    Dec 22
    		$2.65$2.81-5.69%Miss-4.0%
    Sep 22
    		$3.67$3.70-0.81%Miss+28.3%
    Jun 22
    		$4.10$3.58+14.53%Beat+75.2%
    Mar 22
    		$2.98$2.72+9.56%Beat+112.9%
    Dec 21
    		$2.76$2.57+7.39%Beat+82.8%
    Sep 21
    		$2.86$2.35+21.70%Beat+83.3%
    Jun 21
    		$2.34$2.05+14.15%Beat+118.7%
    Mar 21
    		$1.40$1.38+1.45%Beat+32.1%
    Dec 20
    		$1.51$1.30+16.15%Beat+86.4%
    Sep 20
    		$1.56$1.31+19.08%Beat+24.8%
    Jun 20
    		$1.07$0.90+18.89%Beat-23.6%
    Mar 20
    		$1.06$0.81+30.86%Beat+24.7%
    Dec 19
    		$0.81$0.85-4.71%Miss-16.5%
    Sep 19
    		$1.25$1.28-2.34%Miss+16.8%
    Jun 19
    		$1.40$1.33+5.26%Beat+21.7%
    Mar 19
    		$0.85$0.89-4.49%Miss+10.4%
    Dec 18
    		$0.97$0.88+10.23%Beat+83.0%
    Sep 18
    		$1.07$1.04+2.88%Beat+94.5%
    Jun 18
    		$1.15$1.11+3.60%Beat+69.1%
    Mar 18
    		$0.77$0.72+6.94%Beat+75.0%
    Dec 17
    		$0.53$0.53+0.00%Beat+32.5%
    Sep 17
    		$0.55$0.55+0.00%Beat+1.9%
    Jun 17
    		$0.68$0.63+7.94%Beat-
    Mar 17
    		$0.44$0.41+7.32%Beat-
    Dec 16
    		$0.40$0.42-4.76%Miss-
    Sep 16
    		$0.54$0.50+8.00%Beat-

    Key Metrics

    Valuation
    P/E Ratio35.69EV/EBITDA15.16x
    Price/FCF37.26xFCF Yield2.68%
    Profitability
    Profit Margin8.19%Operating Margin13.10%
    ROE10.80%ROIC10.14%
    Financial Health
    Debt/Equity0.04xInterest Coverage31.43x
    Current Ratio1.58xQuick Ratio1.58x
    Trading Statistics
    Beta2.14Avg Volume458.44K
    52-Week High$494.7152-Week Low$249.32

    Technical Indicators Dashboard

    Moving Averages

    SMA 10$355.36
    SMA 20$361.90
    SMA 50$394.95
    SMA 200$383.60
    EMA 10$356.47
    EMA 20$365.00
    EMA 50$387.81
    EMA 200$385.65

    MACD

    Line: -12.59Signal: -13.64Hist: 1.05

    ADX

    ADX: 36.0+DI: 16.5-DI: 28.8

    Aroon & PSAR

    Aroon UpN/A
    Aroon Down88.0
    PSAR$378.85

    Bollinger Bands

    Upper Band$385.01
    Lower Band$338.78
    %B Position1277%(Upper)
    Band Width0.35

    RSI (14-Day)

    Neutral
    40.7

    Momentum Oscillators

    Stoch %K27.8
    Stoch %D22.7
    Williams %R-68.9
    ROC (10d)-7.8%
    Momentum-30.09
    CCI (20d)-83.7
    MFI (14d)64.0

    Volatility Measures

    ATR (14d)$14.62(4.1%)
    StdDev (20d)11.56
    Hist Vol38.9%(Moderate)

    Volume Flow

    VWAP$352.41
    OBV-4.5M
    AD Line2.2M
    CMF (20d)-0.009

    Volume Metrics

    Avg Vol (20d)451.6K
    Vol Ratio0.9x
    VWMA (20d)$363.71

    Pivot Points

    R3$379.23
    R2$372.35
    R1$362.30
    Pivot Point$355.43
    S1$345.38
    S2$338.50
    S3$328.45

    Advanced Oscillators

    TSI-22.99
    Ultimate Osc40.3
    KST-99.41

    Financial Data

    QuarterJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024Dec 2023Sep 2023
    Total Revenue$956.49M$806.23M$789.95M$839.64M$817.12M$787.58M$788.95M$842.10M$823.24M$754.77M$751.13M$775.14M
    Cost of Revenue$434.38M$457.62M$573.77M$460.39M$448.67M$389.26M$547.48M$463.72M$372.24M$341.71M$584.52M$344.61M
    Gross Profit$522.11M$348.60M$216.18M$379.26M$368.44M$398.32M$241.47M$378.38M$451.00M$413.06M$166.61M$430.54M
    Operating Expenses$396.90M$281.80M$152.16M$260.65M$269.04M$328.15M$139.99M$253.21M$313.41M$295.15M$53.95M$302.10M
    R&D$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    SG&A$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    Operating Income$125.21M$66.81M$64.02M$118.61M$99.40M$70.17M$101.48M$125.17M$137.59M$117.91M$112.66M$128.44M
    Interest Income$317,000$63,000$34,000$44,000$34,000$39,000$139,000$45,000$110,000$755,000$3.16M$2.42M
    Interest Expense$2.05M$2.57M$2.93M$4.48M$4.74M$4.29M$2.98M$3.00M$2.41M$542,000$935,000$454,000
    Income Before Tax$125.47M$65.03M$61.44M$114.83M$95.56M$65.56M$98.80M$122.68M$135.62M$118.91M$115.61M$130.25M
    Income Tax Expense$31.21M$15.17M$13.92M$28.51M$24.17M$15.76M$22.70M$29.93M$33.10M$28.22M$26.38M$32.03M
    Net Income$94.26M$49.87M$47.52M$86.32M$71.39M$49.81M$76.10M$92.75M$102.52M$90.69M$89.23M$98.21M
    EBITDA$191.39M$129.74M$127.28M$183.30M$162.82M$128.85M$155.70M$180.29M$190.46M$167.55M$159.07M$173.90M
    EBIT$127.21M$67.55M$64.33M$119.26M$100.27M$69.81M$101.64M$125.63M$137.92M$118.70M$113.39M$128.28M
    * Some calculated fields are derived from available data when not provided by source

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    Bank of Nova Scotia Makes New Investment in Saia, Inc. $SAIA

    Bank of Nova Scotia has acquired a new stake of 11,512 shares in Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) worth approximately $4.85 million during the second quarter. This comes as several other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings in the transportation company. Saia recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst expectations, and maintains a "Moderate Buy" rating among analysts.

    MarketBeat•8/26/26•
    Somewhat-Bullish

    Bank of New York Mellon Corp Sells 7,805 Shares of Saia, Inc. $SAIA

    Bank of New York Mellon Corp has reduced its stake in Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) by 4.5%, selling 7,805 shares and now owning 163,785 shares valued at $68.98 million. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in Saia, with some increasing and others buying new stakes. Analysts currently give Saia a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus target price of $449.67.

    MarketBeat•8/26/26•
    Neutral

    Nicholas Investment Partners LP Makes New $5.47 Million Investment in Saia, Inc. $SAIA

    Nicholas Investment Partners LP has acquired a new stake of 12,999 shares in Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) valued at approximately $5.47 million during the second quarter. This investment comes as Saia reported strong quarterly results, beating EPS and revenue expectations. Analyst sentiment remains largely positive, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus and an average price target of $449.67.

    MarketBeat•8/25/26•
    Bullish

    Ranger Investment Management L.P. Buys Shares of 64,665 Saia, Inc. $SAIA

    Ranger Investment Management L.P. acquired a new stake of 64,665 shares in Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) worth approximately $27.2 million, making it their 18th-largest holding. Other major institutional investors like BlackRock, Viking Global Investors, and Invesco also increased their positions in Saia. The company holds a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts with an average price target of $449.67 and recently reported strong quarterly earnings and revenue growth.

    MarketBeat•8/24/26•
    Bullish

    Callan Family Office LLC Buys Shares of 3,003 Saia, Inc. $SAIA

    Callan Family Office LLC has acquired a new stake of 3,003 shares in Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) during the second quarter, valued at approximately $1.265 million. This purchase is part of broader institutional investment activity in Saia, with several other hedge funds also adjusting their positions. Analysts have issued a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for Saia, with an average price target of $449.67.

    MarketBeat•8/24/26•
    Bullish

    Frequently Asked Questions About SAIA

    Does SAIA pay dividends?
    Saia Inc (SAIA) does not currently pay a regular dividend.
    What is SAIA's P/E ratio?
    Saia Inc has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 35.69.
    What is SAIA's market cap?
    Saia Inc (SAIA) has a market capitalization of $9.37B with a current stock price of $355.13.

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