
Saia (SAIA) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Saia (SAIA) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Saia, as one of the top ten largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers in the United States, has demonstrated resilient performance, with year-over-year weight increases since August 2024 driven by favorable comparisons against lower Yellow volumes and an optimized freight mix. The company has shown progress in improving profitability at previously unprofitable sites, which transitioned towards profitability in the second quarter. Additionally, Saia's mature terminals achieved an operating ratio (OR) of 83%, indicating room for further improvement, particularly as industrial activity strengthens, aligning with industry-wide trends observed with other carriers.
Bears say
Saia has experienced a difficult financial period characterized by limited yield growth and one of the highest operating ratios (ORs) among its non-union less-than-truckload (LTL) peers, contributing to stock underperformance relative to the transport sector. The company's significant investments amidst a weak industrial freight backdrop have constrained near-term margin potential, further affecting overall profit outlooks. Additionally, slowing growth in LTL metrics, compounded by challenges in the industrial economy, suggests that Saia's volumes may continue to be adversely impacted.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Saia and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Saia (SAIA) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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