Saia (SAIA) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
SAIA Stock Forecast
Saia stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $357.56 (represents a -17.33% downside from SAIA’s last price of $432.49) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 21 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
SAIA Price Target
The average price target for Saia (SAIA) is $357.56 based on 1-year price targets from 21 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $566.00 to $188.00. This represents a potential -17.33% downside from SAIA's last price of $432.49.
SAIA Analyst Ratings
According to 21 Wall Street analysts, Saia's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for SAIA stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 11 'Buy' (52.38%), 9 'Hold' (42.86%), 1 'Sell' (4.76%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Saia Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2024 | Bruce Chan | Stifel Nicolaus | $440.00 | $386.21 | 13.93% | 1.74% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Fadi Chamoun | BMO Capital | $480.00 | $397.61 | 20.72% | 10.99% |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Jonathan Chappell | Evercore ISI | $566.00 | $467.05 | 21.19% | 30.87% |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Fadi Chamoun | BMO Capital | $500.00 | $453.73 | 10.20% | 15.61% |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Bascome Majors | Susquehanna | $550.00 | $454.11 | 21.12% | 27.17% |
| May 23, 2024 | Saia to Buy | Stifel Nicolaus | $475.00 | $380.25 | 24.92% | 9.83% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Fadi Chamoun | BMO Capital | $490.00 | $421.99 | 16.12% | 13.30% |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Fadi Chamoun | Loop Capital Markets | $450.00 | $422.04 | 6.62% | 4.05% |
| Feb 08, 2023 | - | Raymond James | $318.00 | $297.04 | 7.06% | -26.47% |
| Feb 07, 2023 | - | Citigroup | $294.00 | $295.20 | -0.41% | -32.02% |
The latest Saia stock forecast, released on Jul 29, 2024 by Bruce Chan from Stifel Nicolaus, set a price target of $440.00, which represents a 13.93% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($386.21), and a 1.74% increase from SAIA last price ($432.49).
Saia Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 3 | 8 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $495.33 | $493.88 |
| Last Closing Price | $432.49 | $432.49 | $432.49 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | 14.53% | 14.19% |
In the current month, the average price target of Saia stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Saia's last price of $432.49. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2024 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Sep 05, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Sep 05, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Jul 29, 2024 | BMO Capital | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Evercore ISI | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Jun 13, 2024 | BMO Capital | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Susquehanna | Positive | Positive | Hold |
Saia's last stock rating was published by Benchmark on Sep 05, 2024. The company gave SAIA a "Buy" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Saia Financial Forecast
Saia Revenue Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $775.14M | - | $660.53M | $655.73M | $729.56M | $745.55M | $661.22M | $617.08M | $616.22M | $571.33M | $484.07M | $476.48M | $481.37M |
| Avg Forecast | $1.04B | $1.10B | $1.08B | $966.85M | $957.16M | $1.01B | $990.72M | $889.54M | $884.91M | $928.63M | $899.60M | $815.52M | $797.88M | $832.05M | $826.58M | $772.36M | $745.48M | $743.98M | $704.48M | $667.21M | $655.38M | $722.64M | $729.28M | $631.89M | $600.77M | $575.76M | $555.80M | $477.38M | $474.62M | $470.96M |
| High Forecast | $1.08B | $1.15B | $1.12B | $1.00B | $994.28M | $1.05B | $1.03B | $924.03M | $919.23M | $964.64M | $934.49M | $847.15M | $828.83M | $860.84M | $858.63M | $802.31M | $764.30M | $766.54M | $731.80M | $693.09M | $680.79M | $750.66M | $756.54M | $655.51M | $623.22M | $597.28M | $576.58M | $495.22M | $492.36M | $488.56M |
| Low Forecast | $1.01B | $1.07B | $1.05B | $939.39M | $929.97M | $984.94M | $962.58M | $864.27M | $859.78M | $902.25M | $874.05M | $792.36M | $775.22M | $809.46M | $803.10M | $750.42M | $731.62M | $717.27M | $684.47M | $648.26M | $636.76M | $702.11M | $712.31M | $617.19M | $586.79M | $562.36M | $542.87M | $466.27M | $463.58M | $460.00M |
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 16 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.04% | - | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.02% | 1.05% | 1.03% | 1.07% | 1.03% | 1.01% | 1.00% | 1.02% |
Saia's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 5 analysts is $745.48M, with a low forecast of $731.62M, and a high forecast of $764.30M. SAIA's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -3.83% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $775.14M (Sep 23).
Saia EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 16 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $176.32M | - | $99.87M | $93.93M | $128.40M | $182.19M | $103.24M | $133.61M | $141.84M | $118.01M | $84.22M | $85.36M | $89.83M |
| Avg Forecast | $149.81M | $158.68M | $155.04M | $139.16M | $137.76M | $145.91M | $142.59M | $128.03M | $127.37M | $133.66M | $129.48M | $117.38M | $114.84M | $119.76M | $118.97M | $112.45M | $107.30M | $107.08M | $101.40M | $102.22M | $94.33M | $122.17M | $104.96M | $92.93M | $86.47M | $82.87M | $80.00M | $83.00M | $68.31M | $67.78M |
| High Forecast | $155.62M | $164.83M | $161.05M | $144.56M | $143.11M | $151.57M | $148.12M | $133.00M | $132.30M | $138.84M | $134.50M | $121.93M | $119.29M | $123.90M | $123.58M | $134.94M | $110.01M | $110.33M | $105.33M | $122.67M | $97.99M | $146.60M | $108.89M | $111.52M | $89.70M | $85.97M | $82.99M | $99.60M | $70.86M | $70.32M |
| Low Forecast | $145.56M | $154.17M | $150.64M | $135.21M | $133.85M | $141.76M | $138.54M | $124.39M | $123.75M | $129.86M | $125.80M | $114.04M | $111.58M | $116.51M | $115.59M | $89.96M | $105.30M | $103.24M | $98.52M | $81.78M | $91.65M | $97.73M | $102.52M | $74.34M | $84.46M | $80.94M | $78.14M | $66.40M | $66.72M | $66.21M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.65% | - | 0.98% | 1.00% | 1.05% | 1.74% | 1.11% | 1.55% | 1.71% | 1.48% | 1.01% | 1.25% | 1.33% |
5 analysts predict SAIA's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $107.30M, with a high of $110.01M and a low of $105.30M. This is -39.15% lower than Saia's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $176.32M.
Saia Net Income Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 16 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $98.21M | - | $76.10M | $70.86M | $97.89M | $109.25M | $79.42M | $73.76M | $79.71M | $62.47M | $37.29M | $40.24M | $41.54M |
| Avg Forecast | $142.62M | $171.67M | $159.07M | $129.42M | $108.55M | $127.34M | $124.32M | $97.56M | $110.25M | $122.79M | $118.78M | $90.37M | $85.59M | $95.14M | $107.41M | $86.53M | $85.75M | $96.97M | $87.91M | $78.66M | $75.72M | $68.65M | $95.88M | $71.51M | $68.99M | $63.05M | $55.00M | $36.75M | $34.74M | $34.99M |
| High Forecast | $149.81M | $180.33M | $167.09M | $135.94M | $114.02M | $133.76M | $130.58M | $102.48M | $115.81M | $128.98M | $124.77M | $94.92M | $89.90M | $100.50M | $112.83M | $103.83M | $88.17M | $101.79M | $92.34M | $94.39M | $79.54M | $82.38M | $100.54M | $85.81M | $72.34M | $66.11M | $57.67M | $44.10M | $36.43M | $36.69M |
| Low Forecast | $137.36M | $165.33M | $153.20M | $124.64M | $104.54M | $122.64M | $119.73M | $93.96M | $106.18M | $118.26M | $114.40M | $87.03M | $82.43M | $90.58M | $103.45M | $69.22M | $82.79M | $91.61M | $84.66M | $62.93M | $72.92M | $54.92M | $92.98M | $57.21M | $66.90M | $61.14M | $53.34M | $29.40M | $33.69M | $33.93M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.01% | - | 0.97% | 0.94% | 1.43% | 1.14% | 1.11% | 1.07% | 1.26% | 1.14% | 1.01% | 1.16% | 1.19% |
Saia's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $85.75M, with a range of $82.79M to $88.17M. SAIA's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -12.69% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $98.21M (Sep 23).
Saia SG&A Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 16 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $14.06M | $15.66M | $15.99M | $14.22M | $10.74M | - | - | - | - | $9.11M | $11.94M |
| Avg Forecast | $20.64M | $21.87M | $21.36M | $19.18M | $18.98M | $20.11M | $19.65M | $17.64M | $17.55M | $18.42M | $17.84M | $16.17M | $15.82M | $16.50M | $16.39M | $15.32M | $14.79M | $14.76M | $13.97M | $13.23M | $13.00M | $14.33M | $14.46M | $12.53M | $11.92M | $11.42M | $11.02M | $9.47M | $9.41M | $9.34M |
| High Forecast | $21.44M | $22.71M | $22.19M | $19.92M | $19.72M | $20.89M | $20.41M | $18.33M | $18.23M | $19.13M | $18.53M | $16.80M | $16.44M | $17.07M | $17.03M | $15.91M | $15.16M | $15.20M | $14.51M | $13.75M | $13.50M | $14.89M | $15.00M | $13.00M | $12.36M | $11.85M | $11.44M | $9.82M | $9.77M | $9.69M |
| Low Forecast | $20.06M | $21.24M | $20.76M | $18.63M | $18.44M | $19.53M | $19.09M | $17.14M | $17.05M | $17.89M | $17.34M | $15.72M | $15.38M | $16.05M | $15.93M | $14.88M | $14.51M | $14.23M | $13.58M | $12.86M | $12.63M | $13.93M | $14.13M | $12.24M | $11.64M | $11.15M | $10.77M | $9.25M | $9.19M | $9.12M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.06% | 1.20% | 1.12% | 0.98% | 0.86% | - | - | - | - | 0.97% | 1.28% |
Saia's average Quarter SG&A projection for Jun 23 is $13.97M, based on 5 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $13.58M to $14.51M. The forecast indicates a -0.62% fall compared to SAIA last annual SG&A of $14.06M (Mar 23).
Saia EPS Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 16 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $3.69 | - | $2.86 | $2.67 | $3.69 | $4.12 | $3.01 | $2.80 | $3.03 | $2.37 | $1.42 | $1.54 | $1.59 |
| Avg Forecast | $5.32 | $6.41 | $5.94 | $4.83 | $4.05 | $4.75 | $4.64 | $3.64 | $4.11 | $4.58 | $4.43 | $3.37 | $3.19 | $3.55 | $4.01 | $3.45 | $3.20 | $3.62 | $3.28 | $2.69 | $2.83 | $3.70 | $3.58 | $2.72 | $2.57 | $2.35 | $2.05 | $1.38 | $1.30 | $1.31 |
| High Forecast | $5.59 | $6.73 | $6.23 | $5.07 | $4.25 | $4.99 | $4.87 | $3.82 | $4.32 | $4.81 | $4.66 | $3.54 | $3.35 | $3.75 | $4.21 | $3.63 | $3.29 | $3.80 | $3.45 | $2.82 | $2.97 | $3.89 | $3.75 | $2.86 | $2.70 | $2.47 | $2.15 | $1.45 | $1.36 | $1.37 |
| Low Forecast | $5.12 | $6.17 | $5.72 | $4.65 | $3.90 | $4.58 | $4.47 | $3.51 | $3.96 | $4.41 | $4.27 | $3.25 | $3.08 | $3.38 | $3.86 | $3.33 | $3.09 | $3.42 | $3.16 | $2.59 | $2.72 | $3.56 | $3.47 | $2.64 | $2.50 | $2.28 | $1.99 | $1.34 | $1.26 | $1.27 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.02% | - | 1.06% | 0.95% | 1.00% | 1.15% | 1.10% | 1.09% | 1.29% | 1.15% | 1.03% | 1.19% | 1.22% |
According to 5 Wall Street analysts, Saia's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $3.20, with a low estimate of $3.09 and a high estimate of $3.29. This represents a -13.30% decrease compared to SAIA previous annual EPS of $3.69 (Sep 23).
Saia Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTLD | Heartland Express | $12.11 | $16.33 | 34.85% | Hold |
| MRTN | Marten Transport | $17.23 | $22.50 | 30.59% | Buy |
| ARCB | ArcBest | $103.83 | $133.25 | 28.33% | Buy |
| KNX | Knight-Swift Transportation | $52.80 | $60.00 | 13.64% | Buy |
| WERN | Werner Enterprises | $37.33 | $41.78 | 11.92% | Hold |
| XPO | XPO Logistics | $109.50 | $115.90 | 5.84% | Buy |
| SNDR | Schneider National | $27.72 | $27.75 | 0.11% | Buy |
| TFII | TFI | $142.98 | $139.08 | -2.73% | Buy |
| PTSI | P.A.M. Transportation Services | $17.62 | $17.00 | -3.52% | Hold |
| ULH | Universal Logistics | $42.40 | $36.00 | -15.09% | - |
| SAIA | Saia | $432.49 | $357.56 | -17.33% | Buy |
SAIA Forecast FAQ
Is Saia a good buy?
Yes, according to 21 Wall Street analysts, Saia (SAIA) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 11 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 52.38% of SAIA's total ratings.
What is SAIA's price target?
Saia (SAIA) average price target is $357.56 with a range of $188 to $566, implying a -17.33% from its last price of $432.49. The data is based on 21 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Saia stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for SAIA stock, the company can go down by -17.33% (from the last price of $432.49 to the average price target of $357.56), up by 30.87% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -56.53% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Saia stock reach $600?
SAIA's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $357.56 does not support the claim that Saia can reach $600 in the near future.
What are Saia's analysts' financial forecasts?
Saia's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $3.85B (high $4B, low $3.74B), average EBITDA is $554.3M (high $575.79M, low $538.55M), average net income is $457.77M (high $480.85M, low $440.87M), average SG&A $76.38M (high $79.34M, low $74.21M), and average EPS is $17.08 (high $17.94, low $16.45). SAIA's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $4.19B (high $4.35B, low $4.07B), average EBITDA is $602.69M (high $626.06M, low $585.57M), average net income is $602.79M (high $633.17M, low $580.53M), average SG&A $83.05M (high $86.27M, low $80.69M), and average EPS is $22.49 (high $23.62, low $21.66).
Did the SAIA's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Saia's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $2.79B, beating the average analysts forecast of $2.74B by 1.93%. Apple's EBITDA was $470.66M, beating the average prediction of $414.39M by 13.58%. The company's net income was $357.42M, beating the average estimation of $311.77M by 14.64%. Apple's SG&A was $56.6M, beating the average forecast of $54.33M by 4.19%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $13.57, beating the average prediction of $12.83 by 5.79%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Sep 2023), Saia's revenue was $775.14M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $743.98M by 4.19%. The company's EBITDA was $176.32M, beating the average prediction of $107.08M by 64.66%. Saia's net income was $98.21M, beating the average estimation of $96.97M by 1.28%. The company's SG&A was $0, missing the average forecast of $14.76M by -100.00%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $3.69, beating the average prediction of $3.62 by 1.99%