334.55 USD
+16.05
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After hours
334.55
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1 month
-6.73%
3 months
-31.29%
6 months
-25.10%
Year to date
-24.88%
1 year
-38.19%
5 years
328.91%
10 years
695.79%
 

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 6,500 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.

Employees: 15,300

0
Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures 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

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $12.8B [Q3] → $13.7B (+$868M) [Q4]

6% more funds holding

Funds holding: 452 [Q3] → 479 (+27) [Q4]

2.54% more ownership

Funds ownership: 110.46% [Q3] → 113.01% (+2.54%) [Q4]

1% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 173 | Existing positions reduced: 174

9% less call options, than puts

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

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$400
20%
upside
Avg. target
$470
40%
upside
High target
$600
79%
upside

13 analyst ratings

10 positive
77%
neutral
23%
negative
0%
Stifel
J. Bruce Chan
0% 1-year accuracy
0 / 36 met price target
43%upside
$480
Buy
Maintained
14 Apr 2025
Jefferies
Stephanie Moore
49% 1-year accuracy
17 / 35 met price target
36%upside
$455
Buy
Maintained
9 Apr 2025
UBS
Thomas Wadewitz
24% 1-year accuracy
9 / 38 met price target
26%upside
$422
Buy
Maintained
8 Apr 2025
Citigroup
Ariel Rosa
34% 1-year accuracy
17 / 50 met price target
30%upside
$435
Buy
Maintained
8 Apr 2025
Raymond James
Patrick Tyler Brown
32% 1-year accuracy
14 / 44 met price target
36%upside
$455
Outperform
Maintained
8 Apr 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Analysts Estimate Saia (SAIA) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Saia (SAIA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Analysts Estimate Saia (SAIA) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Saia to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results on April 25, 2025
JOHNS CREEK, Ga., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering national less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, announced that it will release its quarterly financial results before the market opens on Friday, April 25th. Saia management will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Saia to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results on April 25, 2025
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month 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 month 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
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
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