361.59 USD
-5.01
1.37%
At close Mar 11, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
361.50
-0.09
0.02%
1 day
-1.37%
5 days
-9.31%
1 month
-26.59%
3 months
-30.66%
6 months
-14.14%
Year to date
-18.80%
1 year
-37.57%
5 years
397.03%
10 years
716.23%
 

About: Saia ranks among the 10 largest less-than-truckload carriers in the United States, with more than 200 facilities and a fleet of more than 6,200 tractors and 20,800 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.

Employees: 15,300

0
Funds holding %
of 7,363 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 12 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

300% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 4 (+3) [Q4]

87% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 73 | Existing positions closed: 39

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 452 [Q3] → 476 (+24) [Q4]

3% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $13.3B [Q3] → $13.7B (+$388M) [Q4]

0% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 173 | Existing positions reduced: 173

9% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $38.8M | Put options by funds: $42.6M

1.58% less ownership

Funds ownership: 114.59% [Q3] → 113.0% (-1.58%) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

12 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$478
32%
upside
Avg. target
$533
47%
upside
High target
$600
66%
upside

12 analyst ratings

positive
67%
neutral
33%
negative
0%
Barclays
Brandon Oglenski
42% 1-year accuracy
27 / 65 met price target
48%upside
$535
Overweight
Maintained
10 Mar 2025
B of A Securities
Ken Hoexter
27% 1-year accuracy
15 / 55 met price target
34%upside
$484
Buy
Maintained
5 Mar 2025
Citigroup
Ariel Rosa
21% 1-year accuracy
7 / 33 met price target
38%upside
$498
Buy
Maintained
4 Mar 2025
Stifel
J. Bruce Chan
9% 1-year accuracy
3 / 34 met price target
45%upside
$524
Buy
Upgraded
24 Feb 2025
Stephens & Co.
Daniel Imbro
16% 1-year accuracy
5 / 31 met price target
66%upside
$600
Overweight
Reiterated
6 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about SAIA published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
17 hours ago
Saia Joins the Atlanta Braves as Exclusive LTL Freight Partner
The partnership includes the sponsorship of Braves Country Baseball and Softball The partnership includes the sponsorship of Braves Country Baseball and Softball
Saia Joins the Atlanta Braves as Exclusive LTL Freight Partner
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Saia Provides First Quarter LTL Operating Data
JOHNS CREEK, Ga., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering national less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, is providing LTL shipment and tonnage data for the first two months of the first quarter. In January 2025, LTL shipments per workday increased 6.8%, LTL tonnage per workday increased 13.8% and LTL weight per shipment increased 6.5% to 1,421 pounds compared to 1,334 pounds in January 2024. In February 2025, LTL shipments per workday increased 4.2%, LTL tonnage per workday increased 12.2% and LTL weight per shipment increased 7.6% to 1,411 pounds compared to 1,311 pounds in February 2024.
Saia Provides First Quarter LTL Operating Data
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Saia: Positioned For Growth Amid Deregulation And Industry Tailwinds
Deregulation under the new administration is expected to reduce costs for trucking companies like Saia, enhancing profitability and operational flexibility. Saia could benefit from lower vehicle acquisition costs and reduced compliance burdens due to the potential rollback of emissions regulations. Increased tariffs on imports may drive higher domestic freight volumes, further boosting Saia's demand and market share.
Saia: Positioned For Growth Amid Deregulation And Industry Tailwinds
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
The Next Big Opportunity: My Favorite Dividend Stocks For The Shift Ahead
I believe we're at a turning point for cyclical stocks, with improving indicators and global growth signaling potential outperformance in industrials, energy, and transportation. I'm positioning my portfolio for this shift, adding to railroads, machinery, and energy stocks. I'm confident these sectors will see strong returns and accelerating dividend growth. Of course, risks remain - geopolitical tensions, inflation, or economic slowdowns could derail this trend. But for now, the risk/reward looks favorable.
The Next Big Opportunity: My Favorite Dividend Stocks For The Shift Ahead
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Saia's Expansion Is Impressive--But Here's Why I'm Not Buying Yet
Saia, Inc. specializes in less-than-truckload shipping and has seen a 400% stock increase over five years, but recently slowed down. Record-breaking revenue of $789 million in Q4 2024, driven by network expansion and acquisition of Yellow's terminals, but at high operational expenses. Rising labor, insurance, and operational costs challenge profitability, despite Saia's pricing power and strategic focus on heavier shipments.
Saia's Expansion Is Impressive--But Here's Why I'm Not Buying Yet
Positive
Benzinga
1 month ago
These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Saia After Q4 Results
Saia, Inc. SAIA posted better-than-expected results for its fourth quarter on Monday.
These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Saia After Q4 Results
Neutral
MarketBeat
1 month ago
Saia Builds Value: Why Its Uptrend Is Set to Continue
While tariff-induced volatility may impact Saia's NASDAQ: SAIA stock price in the first half of 2025, this company is building leverage that ensures its stock price will continue to trend higher over the long term. Leverage is seen in the growing footprint, swelling shareholder value, and balance sheet, which promises the first two trends can continue.
Saia Builds Value: Why Its Uptrend Is Set to Continue
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 3, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Matthew Batteh - EVP and CFO Frederick Holzgrefe - President and CEO Conference Call Participants Jonanthan Chappell - Evercore ISI Tom Wadewitz - UBS Christian Wetherbee - Wells Fargo Jordan Alliger - Goldman Sachs Daniel Imbro - Stephens Ken Hoexter - Bank of America Ravi Shanker - Morgan Stanley Eric Morgan - Barclays Bruce Chan - Stifel Bascome Majors - Susquehanna Ari Rosa - Citigroup Joseph Halfling - Jefferies Chris Kuhn - Benchmark Tyler Brown - Raymond James Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Saia Incorporated Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode.
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Compared to Estimates, Saia (SAIA) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Saia (SAIA) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Compared to Estimates, Saia (SAIA) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Saia (SAIA) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Saia (SAIA) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.84 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.79 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.33 per share a year ago.
Saia (SAIA) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
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