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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Saia Inc (SAIA) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Rating · 90D
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90-day forecast
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Rank in coverage
Middle 30%
of 5171 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
2.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$9.11B
mid-cap · #4 of 13 peers
Summary
Saia Inc (SAIA) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, SAIA is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
Saia Inc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $9.11B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 13 Trucking (No Local) issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For SAIA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 2.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -6.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.3%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How SAIA ranks among 5171 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-06-30
Saia Inc (SAIA) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Trucking (No Local) peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | SAIA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $9.11B | 4/13 |
| P/E Ratio | 32.97x | 8/9 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.34x | 4/13 |
| EPS | $10.36 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $102.22 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $127.17 | – |
| FCF/Share | $9.57 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | SAIA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 10.2% | 4/13 |
| ROA | 7.5% | 4/13 |
| ROIC | 11.2% | 4/13 |
| Operating Margin | 11.0% | 2/13 |
| Net Margin | 8.2% | 2/13 |
| EBT Margin | 10.8% | 2/13 |
| Tax Rate | 24.2% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | SAIA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58x | 5/13 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.37x | 11/13 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.37x | 11/13 |
| Interest Coverage | 61.1x | 3/12 |
| Working Capital | $217M | 5/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | SAIA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $606M | 5/13 |
| Free Cash Flow | $255M | 4/11 |
| Capital Spending | -$351M | 10/11 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -3.2% | 7/13 |
| FCF/Sales | 7.5% | 3/11 |
| CapEx/Sales | 10.3% | 2/11 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | SAIA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.91x | 8/13 |
| Receivables Turnover | 8.0x | 8/13 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.2x | 13/13 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 46 days | 6/13 |
Income Statement
| Metric | SAIA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.39B | 7/13 |
| Operating Income | $375M | 3/13 |
| Net Income | $278M | 3/13 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | SAIA | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 27M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -4.2% | 3/10 |
| EPS Growth | -4.3% | 4/11 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $588M | 15.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $84M | 2.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $424M | 11.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $998M | 26.8% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $206M | 5.5% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Trucking (No Local)
Saia Inc (SAIA) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Saia Inc (Trucking (No Local)): 13 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SAIA Saia Inc | ▶ | $9.11B |
| ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | ▶ | $39.17B |
| JBHT Hunt J B Transport Services Inc | ▲ | $21.49B |
| KNX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. | ▶ | $10.52B |
| LSTR Landstar System Inc | ▲ | $5.90B |
| SNDR Schneider National, Inc. | ▶ | $5.53B |
| ARCB Arcbest Corp /Tx/ | ▶ | $2.91B |
| WERN Werner Enterprises Inc | ▲ | $2.00B |
| MRTN Marten Transport Ltd | ▶ | $1.05B |
| HTLD Heartland Express Inc | ▶ | $847M |
| CVLG Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. | ▶ | $780M |
| ULH Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $442M |
| PAMT Pamt Corp | ▲ | $250M |
Where SAIA sits on the market map
Energy & Transportation · Trucking (No Local)
News
Saia Inc (SAIA) stock news
Saia to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 29, 2026
JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq: SAIA) announced that it will release its quarterly financial results before the market opens on Thursday, October 29th. Saia management ...
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Good morning, and welcome to the Saia Incorporated Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] After today's presentation, there ...
FAQ
Saia Inc (SAIA) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Saia Inc (SAIA) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, SAIA is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Saia Inc stock predictions?
For SAIA, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 2.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -6.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Saia Inc forecasts updated?
Saia Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Saia Inc's industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, SAIA included, share the SEC industry code Trucking (No Local). The largest are: Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL), Hunt J B Transport Services Inc (JBHT), Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX), Landstar System Inc (LSTR), Schneider National, Inc. (SNDR), Arcbest Corp /Tx/ (ARCB).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.