Saia/$SAIA
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About Saia
Saia ranks among the 10 largest less-than-truckload carriers in the United States, with more than 210 facilities and a fleet of more than 7,500 tractors and 26,000 trailers. As a national LTL carrier, the firm offers time-definite and expedited options for shipments ranging between 100 and 10,000 pounds. Saia ranks among the top-tier providers in terms of profitability.
- Ticker
- $SAIA
- Sector
- Mobility
- Primary listing
- NASDAQ
- Employees
- 14,117
- Headquarters
- Johns Creek, United States
- Website
- www.saia.com
Saia Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$9.4B
34.15
$10.36
2.13
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Price and volume
Market cap
$9.4B
Beta
2.13
52-week high
$494.71
52-week low
$249.32
Average daily volume
422K
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.584
Quick ratio
1.369
Long term debt to equity
0.088
Total debt to equity
0.099
Interest coverage (TTM)
30.08%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
615.548
Gross margin (TTM)
23.59%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.19%
Operating margin (TTM)
10.68%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.21%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$240,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.30%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.77%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
34.15
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.791
Price to book
3.45
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.47
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
37.093
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.70%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
9.538
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.84%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-4.35%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.37%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
10.89%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-6.29%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
18.87%
What the Analysts think about Saia
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Saia stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Saia stock.
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Consolidated operating revenue for Q2 2026 rose 17.1% year-over-year to $956.5 million, driven by higher fuel surcharge, pricing actions, and shipment volume. (SEC 10-Q)
Diluted earnings per share climbed 31.5% year-over-year to $3.51 in Q2 2026, outperforming the prior year's $2.67 and exceeding consensus estimates. (SEC Form 8 -K)
LTL shipments per workday increased 4.4% and tonnage per workday rose 8.4% in Q2 2026, underscoring robust demand across Saia’s network. (SEC 10-Q)
LTL revenue per hundredweight excluding fuel surcharge declined 2.2% year-over-year in Q2 2026, indicating pressure on core yield despite overall top-line growth. (SEC 10-Q)
Purchased transportation expense jumped 47.3% year-over-year, rising to 8.9% of total revenue in Q2 2026 versus 7.1% a year earlier, which could erode operating margins. (SEC Form 8 -K)
Depreciation expense increased 2.6% year-over-year to $64.2 million in Q2 2026, reflecting heavy capital investments that may constrain free cash flow. (SEC Form 8 -K)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Sept 2026.
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Funds containing Saia
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Fund name | Fund size | $SAIA weighting |
|---|---|---|
SPDR S&P 400 US Mid Cap$SPY4 | $6.3B | 0.27% |
SPDR S&P 400 US Mid Cap£SPX4 | £4.7B | 0.27% |
Amundi S&P 500£500G | £6.6B | 0.19% |
iShares MSCI USA Small Cap ESG Enhanced CTB€SXRG | €2.8B | 0.16% |
iShares MSCI USA Small Cap CTB Enhanced ESG£CUS1 | £2.4B | 0.16% |
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