Saia (SAIA) to Post Earnings on Thursday

Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) is expected to be releasing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $3.38 per share and revenue of $956.2020 million for the quarter. Interested persons may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The transportation company reported $1.86 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.82 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $806.23 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $789.08 million. Saia had a net margin of 7.84% and a return on equity of 9.60%. Saia’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.86 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Saia to post $11 EPS for the current fiscal year and $14 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Saia Stock Down 1.6%

NASDAQ SAIA opened at $426.29 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a current ratio of 1.52 and a quick ratio of 1.52. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.37 billion, a PE ratio of 44.78, a PEG ratio of 2.03 and a beta of 2.13. Saia has a 1 year low of $249.32 and a 1 year high of $494.71. The business’s 50-day moving average is $446.35 and its 200 day moving average is $404.26.

Institutional Trading of Saia

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Quarry LP lifted its position in Saia by 8,400.0% during the 4th quarter. Quarry LP now owns 85 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 84 shares during the period. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Saia in the fourth quarter worth about $36,000. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new stake in Saia in the third quarter worth about $60,000. Danske Bank A S purchased a new stake in Saia in the third quarter worth about $60,000. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC bought a new position in shares of Saia during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $71,000.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have commented on SAIA. Weiss Ratings raised Saia from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Stephens upgraded Saia to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on Saia from $265.00 to $295.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Evercore upgraded Saia from an “in-line” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Finally, Susquehanna raised their price target on Saia from $465.00 to $470.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $462.72.

About Saia

Saia, Inc is a publicly traded transportation company specializing in less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services across North America. Headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia, the company focuses on the efficient movement of time-sensitive freight for a diverse customer base that spans retail, manufacturing, automotive, and healthcare industries. By leveraging a network of terminals and service centers, Saia provides tailored solutions designed to optimize supply chain performance.

The company’s core offerings include regional, interregional, and national LTL shipping, supported by volumetric LTL and port intermodal services.