Saia (SAIA) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
SAIA Stock Forecast
Saia stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $376.29 (represents a -29.00% downside from SAIA’s last price of $530.00) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 22 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
SAIA Price Target
The average price target for Saia (SAIA) is $376.29 based on 1-year price targets from 22 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $566.00 to $188.00. This represents a potential -29.00% downside from SAIA's last price of $530.00.
SAIA Analyst Ratings
According to 22 Wall Street analysts, Saia's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for SAIA stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 13 'Buy' (59.09%), 8 'Hold' (36.36%), 1 'Sell' (4.55%), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2024 | Jack Atkins | Stephens | $515.00 | $479.38 | 7.43% | -2.83% |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Fadi Chamoun | BMO Capital | $495.00 | $471.70 | 4.94% | -6.60% |
| Oct 09, 2024 | Saia to Outperform | Wolfe Research | $511.00 | $436.81 | 16.98% | -3.58% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Bruce Chan | Stifel Nicolaus | $440.00 | $386.21 | 13.93% | -16.98% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Fadi Chamoun | BMO Capital | $480.00 | $397.61 | 20.72% | -9.43% |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Jonathan Chappell | Evercore ISI | $566.00 | $467.05 | 21.19% | 6.79% |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Fadi Chamoun | BMO Capital | $500.00 | $453.73 | 10.20% | -5.66% |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Bascome Majors | Susquehanna | $550.00 | $454.11 | 21.12% | 3.77% |
| May 23, 2024 | Saia to Buy | Stifel Nicolaus | $475.00 | $380.25 | 24.92% | -10.38% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Fadi Chamoun | BMO Capital | $490.00 | $421.99 | 16.12% | -7.55% |
The latest Saia stock forecast, released on Oct 29, 2024 by Jack Atkins from Stephens, set a price target of $515.00, which represents a 7.43% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($479.38), and a -2.83% decrease from SAIA last price ($530.00).
Saia Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| Avg Price Target | $505.00 | $507.00 | $497.45 |
| Last Closing Price | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Upside/Downside | -4.72% | -4.34% | -6.14% |
In the current month, the average price target of Saia stock is $505.00, according to 2 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -4.72% decrease as opposed to Saia's last price of $530.00. This month's average price target is down -0.39% compared to last quarter, and up 1.52% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2024 | Stephens | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Oct 28, 2024 | BMO Capital | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Oct 08, 2024 | Citigroup | Neutral | Buy | Initialise |
| Oct 01, 2024 | Stephens | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Susquehanna | Positive | Positive | Hold |
| 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 |
Saia's last stock rating was published by Stephens on Oct 29, 2024. The company gave SAIA a "Overweight" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Saia Financial Forecast
Saia Revenue Forecast
| Dec 28 | Sep 28 | Jun 28 | Mar 28 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $775.14M | - | $660.53M | $655.73M | $729.56M | $745.55M | $661.22M | $617.08M | $616.22M |
| Avg Forecast | $1.17B | $1.22B | $1.18B | $1.07B | $1.08B | $1.12B | $1.08B | $983.07M | $992.19M | $1.03B | $995.36M | $904.44M | $882.26M | $926.74M | $906.64M | $817.34M | $794.71M | $839.82M | $826.58M | $772.36M | $745.48M | $743.98M | $704.48M | $667.21M | $655.38M | $722.64M | $729.28M | $631.89M | $600.77M | $575.76M |
| High Forecast | $1.20B | $1.25B | $1.20B | $1.09B | $1.10B | $1.15B | $1.11B | $1.00B | $1.01B | $1.06B | $1.02B | $923.69M | $901.04M | $946.46M | $925.94M | $831.46M | $811.86M | $846.25M | $826.58M | $772.36M | $764.30M | $766.54M | $719.47M | $681.41M | $669.32M | $722.64M | $729.28M | $631.89M | $600.77M | $575.76M |
| Low Forecast | $1.14B | $1.19B | $1.15B | $1.04B | $1.05B | $1.10B | $1.05B | $957.39M | $966.26M | $1.01B | $969.36M | $880.81M | $859.21M | $902.52M | $882.95M | $798.46M | $772.94M | $833.38M | $826.58M | $772.36M | $731.62M | $717.27M | $686.07M | $649.78M | $638.25M | $722.64M | $729.28M | $631.89M | $600.77M | $575.76M |
| # Analysts | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.04% | - | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.02% | 1.05% | 1.03% | 1.07% |
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 28 | Sep 28 | Jun 28 | Mar 28 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $176.32M | - | $99.87M | $93.93M | $128.40M | $182.19M | $103.24M | $133.61M | $141.84M |
| Avg Forecast | $229.37M | $239.07M | $229.97M | $208.90M | $210.82M | $219.75M | $211.44M | $192.09M | $193.87M | $202.10M | $194.49M | $176.72M | $172.39M | $181.08M | $177.15M | $159.70M | $155.28M | $164.10M | $161.51M | $112.45M | $145.66M | $145.37M | $137.65M | $102.22M | $136.10M | $104.01M | $104.96M | $92.93M | $86.47M | $82.87M |
| High Forecast | $234.25M | $244.16M | $234.87M | $213.34M | $215.31M | $224.43M | $215.94M | $196.18M | $198.00M | $206.40M | $198.63M | $180.48M | $176.06M | $184.93M | $180.92M | $162.46M | $158.63M | $165.35M | $161.51M | $134.94M | $149.34M | $149.78M | $140.58M | $122.67M | $163.33M | $104.01M | $104.96M | $111.52M | $86.47M | $82.87M |
| Low Forecast | $223.38M | $232.83M | $223.97M | $203.44M | $205.31M | $214.01M | $205.91M | $187.07M | $188.80M | $196.82M | $189.41M | $172.11M | $167.89M | $176.35M | $172.53M | $156.01M | $151.03M | $162.84M | $161.51M | $89.96M | $142.95M | $140.15M | $134.05M | $81.78M | $108.88M | $104.01M | $104.96M | $74.34M | $86.47M | $82.87M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.21% | - | 0.98% | 0.69% | 1.23% | 1.74% | 1.11% | 1.55% | 1.71% |
5 analysts predict SAIA's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $145.66M, with a high of $149.34M and a low of $142.95M. This is -17.39% lower than Saia's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $176.32M.
Saia Net Income Forecast
| Dec 28 | Sep 28 | Jun 28 | Mar 28 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $98.21M | - | $76.10M | $70.86M | $97.89M | $109.25M | $79.42M | $73.76M | $79.71M |
| Avg Forecast | $171.44M | $189.79M | $186.45M | $149.73M | $145.46M | $162.22M | $160.24M | $128.11M | $121.61M | $136.31M | $136.93M | $103.56M | $104.78M | $119.60M | $117.74M | $84.54M | $77.21M | $94.58M | $107.36M | $86.53M | $85.71M | $96.92M | $87.87M | $78.66M | $75.14M | $99.18M | $95.88M | $71.51M | $68.99M | $63.05M |
| High Forecast | $176.19M | $195.04M | $191.60M | $153.87M | $149.49M | $166.71M | $164.68M | $131.65M | $124.97M | $140.08M | $140.71M | $106.42M | $107.68M | $122.90M | $121.00M | $89.14M | $80.72M | $94.88M | $107.37M | $103.83M | $88.12M | $101.74M | $90.30M | $94.39M | $90.17M | $99.18M | $95.88M | $85.81M | $68.99M | $63.05M |
| Low Forecast | $165.62M | $183.34M | $180.11M | $144.64M | $140.52M | $156.71M | $154.80M | $123.75M | $117.48M | $131.68M | $132.28M | $100.04M | $101.22M | $115.53M | $113.74M | $78.85M | $75.06M | $94.28M | $107.35M | $69.22M | $82.75M | $91.57M | $84.88M | $62.93M | $60.11M | $99.18M | $95.88M | $57.21M | $68.99M | $63.05M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.01% | - | 0.97% | 0.94% | 0.99% | 1.14% | 1.11% | 1.07% | 1.26% |
Saia's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $85.71M, with a range of $82.75M to $88.12M. SAIA's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -12.74% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $98.21M (Sep 23).
Saia SG&A Forecast
| Dec 28 | Sep 28 | Jun 28 | Mar 28 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $14.06M | $15.66M | $15.99M | $14.22M | $10.74M | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $28.66M | $29.87M | $28.74M | $26.10M | $26.34M | $27.46M | $26.42M | $24.00M | $24.23M | $25.25M | $24.30M | $22.08M | $21.54M | $22.63M | $22.14M | $19.96M | $19.40M | $20.51M | $20.18M | $18.86M | $18.20M | $18.17M | $17.20M | $16.29M | $16.00M | $14.33M | $14.46M | $12.53M | $11.92M | $11.42M |
| High Forecast | $29.27M | $30.51M | $29.35M | $26.66M | $26.90M | $28.04M | $26.98M | $24.51M | $24.74M | $25.79M | $24.82M | $22.55M | $22.00M | $23.11M | $22.61M | $20.30M | $19.82M | $20.66M | $20.18M | $18.86M | $18.66M | $18.72M | $17.57M | $16.64M | $16.34M | $14.33M | $14.46M | $12.53M | $11.92M | $11.42M |
| Low Forecast | $27.91M | $29.09M | $27.99M | $25.42M | $25.66M | $26.74M | $25.73M | $23.38M | $23.59M | $24.59M | $23.67M | $21.51M | $20.98M | $22.04M | $21.56M | $19.50M | $18.87M | $20.35M | $20.18M | $18.86M | $17.86M | $17.51M | $16.75M | $15.87M | $15.58M | $14.33M | $14.46M | $12.53M | $11.92M | $11.42M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.86% | 0.98% | 1.12% | 0.98% | 0.86% | - | - |
Saia's average Quarter SG&A projection for Jun 23 is $17.20M, based on 5 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $16.75M to $17.57M. The forecast indicates a 22.35% rise compared to SAIA last annual SG&A of $14.06M (Mar 23).
Saia EPS Forecast
| Dec 28 | Sep 28 | Jun 28 | Mar 28 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $3.69 | - | $2.86 | $2.67 | $3.69 | $4.12 | $3.01 | $2.80 | $3.03 |
| Avg Forecast | $6.40 | $7.08 | $6.96 | $5.59 | $5.43 | $6.06 | $5.98 | $4.78 | $4.54 | $5.09 | $5.11 | $3.87 | $3.91 | $4.46 | $4.40 | $3.16 | $2.88 | $3.53 | $4.01 | $3.45 | $3.20 | $3.62 | $3.28 | $2.69 | $2.83 | $3.70 | $3.58 | $2.72 | $2.57 | $2.35 |
| High Forecast | $6.58 | $7.28 | $7.15 | $5.74 | $5.58 | $6.22 | $6.15 | $4.91 | $4.67 | $5.23 | $5.25 | $3.97 | $4.02 | $4.59 | $4.52 | $3.33 | $3.01 | $3.54 | $4.01 | $3.45 | $3.29 | $3.80 | $3.37 | $2.76 | $2.90 | $3.70 | $3.58 | $2.72 | $2.57 | $2.35 |
| Low Forecast | $6.18 | $6.84 | $6.72 | $5.40 | $5.25 | $5.85 | $5.78 | $4.62 | $4.39 | $4.92 | $4.94 | $3.73 | $3.78 | $4.31 | $4.25 | $2.94 | $2.80 | $3.52 | $4.01 | $3.45 | $3.09 | $3.42 | $3.17 | $2.60 | $2.73 | $3.70 | $3.58 | $2.72 | $2.57 | $2.35 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.02% | - | 1.06% | 0.95% | 1.00% | 1.15% | 1.10% | 1.09% | 1.29% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRTN | Marten Transport | $16.59 | $22.50 | 35.62% | Hold |
| HTLD | Heartland Express | $12.19 | $16.33 | 33.96% | Hold |
| ARCB | ArcBest | $106.76 | $128.80 | 20.64% | Hold |
| TFII | TFI | $144.45 | $158.18 | 9.51% | Buy |
| WERN | Werner Enterprises | $38.97 | $41.67 | 6.93% | Sell |
| KNX | Knight-Swift Transportation | $56.01 | $59.40 | 6.05% | Buy |
| PTSI | P.A.M. Transportation Services | $19.72 | $19.00 | -3.65% | Hold |
| SNDR | Schneider National | $31.16 | $28.88 | -7.32% | Buy |
| XPO | XPO Logistics | $146.53 | $120.91 | -17.48% | Buy |
| ULH | Universal Logistics | $47.79 | $36.00 | -24.67% | - |
| SAIA | Saia | $530.00 | $376.29 | -29.00% | Buy |