SAIA INC SAIA 67.47
Industrials · NASDAQ · Data as of 2026-10-29
SAIA INC (SAIA) has delivered +12.1% annualized revenue growth, +23.5% earnings growth, and n/a dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #330 of 1968 stocks overall and #77 of 442 in the Industrials sector by Steady Score.
About SAIA INC
Company Overview
Saia provides less-than-truckload freight transportation across the United States. It combines shipments from multiple customers in shared trailers and moves them through a network of terminals before local delivery. Manufacturers, distributors and retailers use Saia for palletized freight too large for parcel networks but smaller than a full truckload, including expedited and specialized services.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from freight charges based on weight, distance, classification and service. Shipment volume and revenue per hundredweight drive sales, while terminal density, linehaul efficiency and trailer utilization determine costs. Saia invests in tractors, trailers, terminals and technology to expand coverage. Labor, fuel, purchased transportation and economic activity materially influence operating performance.
Key Facts & Market Position
Less-than-truckload service depends on a coordinated terminal network and consistent handling, creating significant expansion capital and operational complexity. Saia has broadened its national footprint through new terminals rather than acquisitions alone. Service reliability and low damage support pricing, but unused network capacity weighs on margins when freight demand slows.