Saia stock gained 1.96 percent before October 29 results

Published on 10/05/2026 at 12:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Saia stock stood at USD 351.12 on October 2, 2026, with a 52-week range of USD 249.32 to USD 494.71. Q2 revenue rose 17.1 percent to USD 956.49 million.

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Saia (ISIN US78709Y1055) gained 1.96 percent to close at USD 351.12 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026, giving the company a market capitalization of USD 9.4 billion. The less-than-truckload carrier will publish its third quarter 2026 results on October 29, according to GlobeNewswire on September 29, 2026.

October 29 sets the next test

The release is scheduled before the market opens, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET. That date gives the stock a clear near-term checkpoint after a quarter in which revenue growth and earnings exceeded the published consensus.

Saia operates regional and interregional LTL freight services through its Saia LTL Freight business, alongside logistics offerings. The company profile identifies Nasdaq as the listing venue and Ground Transportation as the industry.

Revenue reached USD 956.49 million

For the quarter ending June 30, 2026, Saia reported revenue of USD 956.49 million, up 17.1 percent from the prior-year quarter, according to MarketBeat. Earnings per share reached USD 3.51 versus a consensus estimate of USD 3.38, a USD 0.13 beat; the prior-year EPS figure was USD 2.67.

The comparison matters because the company is expanding from a higher revenue base while the next report will show whether earnings growth is keeping pace. The second quarter net income was USD 94.26 million, based on the latest standardized quarterly financial data for the June 30 reporting period.

Analyst targets remain divided

Susquehanna cut its price target from USD 412 to USD 360 while retaining a Neutral rating, as MarketBeat reported on October 2, 2026. The move contrasts with the wider analyst consensus, which remains Moderate Buy across 21 firms.

The consensus includes 14 Buy ratings, six Holds and one Sell, with an average 12-month price target of USD 442.58, a high target of USD 550.00 and a low target of USD 262.00, according to MarketBeat on September 15, 2026. The spread shows that the October 29 report carries more information than a single target revision.

Saia stock closes at USD 351.12

Saia stock closed at USD 351.12 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026, up USD 6.74 from the prior close. The 52-week range was USD 249.32 to USD 494.71, placing the close USD 143.59 below the high.