Saia, Inc. (saia)

SAIA — Company Overview

Saia, Inc. (SAIA) trades on NMS as part of the Industrials peer group (Trucking).

SAIA — Business Description

SAIA represents a Trucking business in the Industrials segment. Saia, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a transportation company in North America. The company provides less-than-truckload services for shipments between 100 and 10,000 pounds. It also offers other value-added services, including brokered truckload, expedited transportation, and other logistics services. As of December 31, 2025, it operated 213 owned and leased terminals; and owned approximately 7,700 tractors and 26,500 trailers. The company was formerly known as SCS Transportation, Inc. and changed its name to Saia, Inc. in July 2002. Saia, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.

Official website: https://www.saia.com.

SAIA — Investment Thesis

At a high level, SAIA offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.

• Revenue is expanding at roughly 17.1% year-over-year (public data).
• Trailing P/E of 33.16× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
• Forward P/E (24.18×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
• Equity market capitalization is approximately $9.15B.

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SAIA — Financial Health

Key financial health indicators for Saia, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.

Profit margin near 8.2% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $135.71M supports balance-sheet flexibility.

SAIA — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for Saia, Inc. (SAIA) depends on demand trends in Trucking and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

• Revenue growth of 17.1% indicates strong top-line momentum.
• Earnings growth of 31.5% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
• Price is 30.5% below the 52-week high.

SAIA — Competitive Position

Saia, Inc. (SAIA) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.

• Competes within Industrials, specifically in Trucking.
• Market capitalization of $9.15B places SAIA among mid-cap peers.
• Gross margin of 23.6% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.

SAIA — Summary

Saia, Inc. (SAIA) is a mid-cap Industrials company focused on Trucking, listed on NMS. Last price $343.85 with market cap $9.15B. Trailing P/E 33.16×. Revenue grew 17.1% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 17.1% year-over-year. Key watch items include high beta (2.14) amplifies market swings. Premium Terminal tools for Saia, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.