Saia Inc Stock Today

SAIA Stock  USD 449.17  12.36  2.83%   

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Saia is trading at 449.17 as of the 9th of October 2024, a 2.83 percent increase since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's open price was 436.81. Saia has a very small chance of experiencing financial distress in the next few years but had a somewhat weak performance during the last 90 days. Equity ratings for Saia Inc are calculated daily based on our scoring framework. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 20th of October 2022 and ending today, the 9th of October 2024. Click here to learn more.
Business Domain
Transportation
IPO Date
11th of September 2002
Category
Industrials
Saia, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a transportation company in North America. Saia, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia. Saia operates under Trucking classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. The company has 26.52 M outstanding shares of which 2.21 M shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 6.74 trading days to cover. More on Saia Inc

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Saia Stock Highlights

ESG Sustainability
Environmental
Governance
Social
CEO PresidentFrederick III
Thematic Ideas
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Business ConcentrationCargo Ground Transportation, Transportation, Industrials, NASDAQ Composite, SP Midcap 400, NASDAQ Composite Total, Railroads, Sport Products, Industrials, Ground Transportation, Trucking, Industrials (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Financial Strength
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Return On Assets0.140.1334
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Asset Turnover1.791.0834
Way Up
Slightly volatile
Gross Profit Margin0.150.1601
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
Total Current Liabilities175.1 M322.1 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total230.4 M396.1 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Total Assets2.8 B2.7 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets681.1 M648.7 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Cash From Operating Activities606.8 M577.9 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Debt Levels
Saia can leverage the use of borrowed funds to amplify returns from an investment. In general, analyzing the relationship between debt to total assets helps investors to understand Saia's financial leverage. It provides some insight into what part of Saia's total assets is financed by creditors.
Liquidity
Saia Inc currently holds 138.71 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.1, which may suggest the company is not taking enough advantage from borrowing. Saia Inc has a current ratio of 1.55, which is within standard range for the sector. Note, when we think about Saia's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Change In Cash

114.27 Million
Saia Inc (SAIA) is traded on NASDAQ Exchange in USA. It is located in 11465 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, GA, United States, 30097 and employs 14,000 people. Saia is listed under Cargo Ground Transportation category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 11.58 B. Saia Inc conducts business under Ground Transportation sector and is part of Industrials industry. The entity has 26.52 M outstanding shares of which 2.21 M shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 6.74 trading days to cover. Saia Inc currently holds about 137.87 M in cash with 577.95 M of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 5.24.
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Ownership Allocation
The majority of Saia Inc outstanding shares are owned by institutional holders. These institutional investors are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to take positions in Saia to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutions are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Saia Inc. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Saia Inc as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company.
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Saia Stock Institutional Holders

InstituionRecorded OnShares
Norges Bank2024-06-30
520 K
Bessemer Group Inc2024-06-30
511.4 K
Capital World Investors2024-06-30
479.1 K
Geode Capital Management, Llc2024-06-30
465.2 K
Fmr Inc2024-06-30
431.7 K
T. Rowe Price Investment Management,inc.2024-06-30
416 K
Amvescap Plc.
379.1 K
Congress Asset Management Company, Llp2024-06-30
279 K
Westfield Capital Management Company, Lp2024-06-30
271.6 K
Blackrock Inc2024-06-30
3.1 M
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.2024-06-30
2.6 M
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Saia Historical Income Statement

At present, Saia's Depreciation And Amortization is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Interest Expense is expected to grow to about 4.4 M, whereas Gross Profit is forecasted to decline to about 369.1 M. View More Fundamentals

Saia Stock Against Markets

Saia Corporate Management

Kelly BentonVP ControllerProfile
Douglas ColTreasurerProfile
Raymond RamuChief Customer OfficerProfile
Patrick SugarExecutive OperationsProfile
Anthony NorwoodExecutive OfficerProfile
Rohit LalExecutive OfficerProfile
When determining whether Saia Inc offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Saia's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Saia Inc Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Saia Inc Stock:
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Is Cargo Ground Transportation space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Saia. If investors know Saia will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Saia listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.12
Earnings Share
14.19
Revenue Per Share
116.421
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.185
Return On Assets
0.1175
The market value of Saia Inc is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Saia that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Saia's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Saia's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Saia's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Saia's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Saia's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Saia is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Saia's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.