NASDAQ:SAIA

Saia - SAIA Stock Forecast, Price & News

$205.90

+7.65 (+3.86%)

(As of 10/4/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $198.77
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$206.00
50-Day Range: $183.54
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$253.00
52-Week Range: $168.03
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$365.50

Volume: 408,031 shs
Average Volume: 440,321 shs
Market Capitalization: $5.44 billion

P/E Ratio: 16.06
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $267.12

Saia MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 29.7% Upside
$267.12 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
8.63% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.33
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$9.73 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: -1.74%
From $13.81 to $13.57 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.41 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

44th out of 122 stocks

Trucking, Except Local Industry

3rd out of 16 stocks

4.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Saia has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $267.12, Saia has a forecasted upside of 29.7% from its current price of $205.90.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Saia has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
8.63% of the outstanding shares of Saia have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Saia has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.3.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Saia has recently increased by 4.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Saia does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Saia does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for SAIA.

1.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Saia has a news sentiment score of 0.33. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Saia this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 4 people have added Saia to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -78% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Saia insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $9,727,819.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.50% of the stock of Saia is held by insiders.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Saia are expected to decrease by -1.74% in the coming year, from $13.81 to $13.57 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Saia is 16.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 118.79.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Saia is 16.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 16.86.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Saia has a PEG Ratio of 0.69. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Saia has a P/B Ratio of 4.44. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Stock

Saia, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a transportation company in North America. The company provides less-than-truckload services for shipments between 400 and 10,000 pounds; and other value-added services, including non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 176 owned and leased facilities; and owned approximately 5,600 tractors and 19,300 trailers. The company was formerly known as SCS Transportation, Inc. and changed its name to Saia, Inc. in July 2006. Saia, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.

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SAIA Stock News Headlines

October 2, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Here's Why We Think Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

September 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Saia, Inc. (SAIA) A Good Long-Term Investment? - Yahoo Finance

September 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Saia, Inc. (SAIA) A Good Long-Term Investment?

September 29, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Brokerages Set Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) PT at $267.71

September 21, 2022 | benzinga.com

Saia LTL Freight Opens New Kansas Terminals - Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) - Benzinga

September 19, 2022 | globenewswire.com

Saia LTL Freight Opens New Kansas Terminals - GlobeNewswire

September 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Saia LTL Freight Opens New Kansas Terminals

September 10, 2022 | benzinga.com

Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) – 11 Analysts Have This to Say About Saia - Benzinga

September 9, 2022 | benzinga.com

Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) – Expert Ratings for Saia - Benzinga

September 8, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Notable Tuesday Option Activity: SAIA, UPS, TMO

September 7, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Saia provides Q3 operating data - Seeking Alpha

September 6, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Notable Tuesday Option Activity: SAIA, UPS, TMO - Nasdaq

September 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Is It Time To Consider Buying Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA)? - Yahoo Finance

September 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Is It Time To Consider Buying Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA)?

August 29, 2022 | globenewswire.com

Saia LTL Freight Opens New Chicago-area Terminal - GlobeNewswire

August 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Saia LTL Freight Opens New Chicago-area Terminal

August 29, 2022 | benzinga.com

Saia Opens New Chicago-Area Terminal

August 25, 2022 | nasdaq.com

SAIA vs. ODFL: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? - Nasdaq

August 22, 2022 | reuters.com

SAIA.O - Saia Inc | Stock Price & Latest News | Reuters

August 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Here's Why Saia (SAIA) Is a Great 'Buy the Bottom' Stock Now

August 12, 2022 | benzinga.com

Saia To $195? Plus This Analyst Cuts PT On Rockley Photonics By 67% - Benzinga

August 5, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

SAIA Is A Good Buy At Current Levels - Seeking Alpha

August 3, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Validea Motley Fool Strategy Daily Upgrade Report - 8/3/2022 - Nasdaq

August 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Saia's (NASDAQ:SAIA) 35% CAGR outpaced the company's earnings growth over the same five-year period

August 1, 2022 | globenewswire.com

Saia LTL Freight Opens Fifth Terminal in New York State - GlobeNewswire

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SAIA Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 7/27/2022
Today: 10/04/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/27/2022
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2022

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Trucking, except local
Sub-Industry: Trucking
Sector: Transportation
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SAIA
CUSIP: 78709Y10
CIK: 1177702
Web: www.saia.com
Phone: (770) 232-5067
Fax: 770-232-4066
Employees: 11,600
Year Founded: 1924

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $267.12
High Stock Price Forecast: $390.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $185.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +29.7%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
Research Coverage: 15 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $12.82
Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.06
Forward P/E Ratio: 14.91
P/E Growth: 0.69
Net Income: $253.24 million
Net Margins: 12.96%
Pretax Margin: 17.02%
Return on Equity: 26.79%
Return on Assets: 17.80%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.02
Current Ratio: 1.58
Quick Ratio: 1.58

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $2.29 billion
Price / Sales: 2.38
Cash Flow: $16.12 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 12.77
Book Value: $46.34 per share
Price / Book: 4.44

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 26,412,000
Free Float: 26,280,000
Market Cap: $5.44 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.41

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Key Executives

Mr. Frederick J. Holzgrefe III (Age 54)
Pres, CEO & Director
Comp: $2.55M

Mr. Douglas L. Col (Age 57)
Exec. VP, CFO & Sec.
Comp: $1.1M

Mr. Patrick D. Sugar (Age 34)
Exec. VP of Operations
Comp: $896.65k

Mr. Rohit Lal (Age 61)
Exec. VP & Chief Information Officer
Comp: $729.41k

Mr. Raymond R. Ramu (Age 53)
Exec. VP & Chief Customer Officer
Comp: $1.25M

Mr. Anthony Norwood
Exec. VP & Chief HR Officer

Ms. Kelly W. Benton (Age 46)
VP & Controller

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SAIA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Saia stock right now?: 15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Saia in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" SAIA shares.
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What is Saia's stock price forecast for 2022?: 15 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Saia's shares. Their SAIA share price forecasts range from $185.00 to $390.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $267.12 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 30.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have SAIA shares performed in 2022?: Saia's stock was trading at $337.03 at the beginning of 2022. Since then, SAIA stock has decreased by 39.2% and is now trading at $204.82.
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When is Saia's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 27th 2022.
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How were Saia's earnings last quarter?: Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 27th. The transportation company reported $4.10 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.49 by $0.61. The transportation company earned $745.55 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $731.26 million. Saia had a net margin of 12.96% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 26.79%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 30.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.34 EPS.
What is Rick ODell's approval rating as Saia's CEO?: 212 employees have rated Saia Chief Executive Officer Rick ODell on Glassdoor.com. Rick ODell has an approval rating of 67% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Saia own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Saia investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), JD.com (JD), Baidu (BIDU), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Block (SQ), Ambarella (AMBA), Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), RingCentral (RNG), Marvell Technology (MRVL) and Baozun (BZUN).
What is Saia's stock symbol?: Saia trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SAIA."
How do I buy shares of Saia?: Shares of SAIA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Saia's stock price today?: One share of SAIA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $204.82.
How much money does Saia make?: Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) has a market capitalization of $5.41 billion and generates $2.29 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $253.24 million in net income (profit) each year or $12.82 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Saia have?: The company employs 11,600 workers across the globe.
Does Saia have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Saia: LinkEx Inc., Saia Logistics Services LLC, Saia Motor Freight Line LLC, Saia Motor Freight Mexico S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Saia Sales LLC, and Saia TL Plus LLC.
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How can I contact Saia?: Saia's mailing address is 11465 JOHNS CREEK PARKWAY SUITE 400, JOHNS CREEK GA, 30097. The official website for the company is www.saia.com. The transportation company can be reached via phone at (770) 232-5067, via email at investors@saia.com, or via fax at 770-232-4066.

This page (NASDAQ:SAIA) was last updated on 10/4/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Saia - SAIA Stock Forecast, Price & News

Saia MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

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Percentage of Shares Shorted

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