Saia

Saia, Inc. operates as a transportation holding company. The firm through its wholly-owned subsidiaries provides regional and interregional less-than-truckload (LTL) services through a single integrated organization. The firm also offers other value-added services, including non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services across North America. The company was founded by Louis Saia, Sr. in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, GA.

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Saia (SAIA) achieves record earnings in 2022, eyes growth opportunities

Saia's Q4 2022 performance reflects record revenue and earnings, driven by pricing power and cost management.
While facing challenges like shipment volume declines, the company remains optimistic about growth opportunities.
By focusing on service quality, cost control, and pricing strategies, Saia aims to sustain profitability and attract loyal customers.

Saia maintains revenue stability amidst shipment declines and operational focus

Saia Inc. maintained revenue stability through a strategic focus on revenue per shipment despite shipment volume declines. The company's emphasis on cost management, service quality, and operational efficiency positions it well to navigate market challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities. Saia aims for a 100 basis points improvement in operating ratio from Q1 to Q2 through volume growth and cost management strategies.

Saia navigates challenges, eyes growth amidst market dynamics in Q2

Saia's Q2 performance showcased resilience with positive volume and revenue trends despite revenue decline and operational challenges.
The company's strengths in customer focus, pricing optimization, and strategic asset ownership position it for growth amidst economic uncertainty.
Challenges like operating ratio deterioration and pricing pressure require Saia to focus on operational efficiency and strategic pricing decisions.
Opportunities in market conditions, accelerated growth, and capacity creation through data analytics offer avenues for Saia's continued success and expansion.

Saia achieves record revenue in Q3, eyes growth opportunities

Saia's Q3 2023 performance reflects strong revenue growth and operational resilience despite cost pressures. The company's strategic focus on service quality, pricing strategies, and capacity optimization positions it for sustainable growth and margin improvements.

Saia posts record earnings, plans strategic expansion for growth

Saia's Q4 2023 showcased robust financial performance and strategic growth initiatives.
While facing challenges in managing excess capacity and operational uncertainties, Saia is poised for efficiency gains.
The company's focus on network expansion, customer experience, and margin control presents promising opportunities for future growth.

Saia reports robust Q1 growth amidst strategic expansion plans

Saia's Q1 performance reflects strong revenue growth and operational improvements despite challenges.
The company's strategic focus on service excellence, pricing discussions, and expansion plans positions it for sustainable growth.
High employee engagement, stable claims ratio, and customer-first initiatives are key strengths driving Saia's success.
While facing challenges like volume expectations and macro uncertainties, Saia is leveraging opportunities in expansion and service enhancement.

Saia reports record Q2 revenue, faces mix impact challenges

Saia's Q2 2024 showed strong revenue growth and operational improvements.
While facing challenges with new facilities, the company remains optimistic.
Maintaining customer service focus and pricing discipline are key priorities.
Saia is committed to long-term value creation and growth strategies.

Saia reports record Q3 revenue growth, eyes margin improvement in 2025

Saia's Q3 performance reflected growth in revenue and shipments, though challenges like operating ratio deterioration and pricing concerns persist. The company's strengths in customer service, pricing initiatives, and network expansion position it well for long-term success. Opportunities for margin improvement, strategic growth, and investor returns underscore a positive outlook for Saia.

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Saia, Inc. (SAIA) CEO Frederick Holzgrefe on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) reported a significantly better than expected first quarter, generating $1.06 in earnings per share compared to analysts' forecasts of $0.81.

Saia Bucks Softening Less-Than-Truckload Trends In Q1

Saia (SAIA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 32.50% and 2.42%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Saia (SAIA) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Shares of Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) rose 1.5% in pre-market trading after the company reported Q1 results.

Recap: Saia Q1 Earnings

Saia, Inc. (SAIA) could be a stock to avoid from a technical perspective, as the firm is seeing unfavorable trends on the moving average crossover front.

Moving Average Crossover Alert: Saia

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga., March  06, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a planned leadership transition that provides continuity in executive leadership to support the Company’s long term strategy. Effective April 28, 2020, Fritz Holzgrefe will become President and Chief Executive Officer.  Rick O’Dell, Saia’s CEO since 2006, will remain with the Company assuming the role of non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. After 28 years of affiliation with Saia, current Board Chairman, Bert Trucksess, will relinquish his chairmanship duties and retire from the Board.

Saia Announces Planned Executive Leadership Team Transition

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Saia’s Northeast Expansion Continues with Terminal Opening

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Feb.  11, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is pleased to announce that Saia LTL Freight’s Madison, Wisconsin terminal had the highest percentage of employees, 85%, volunteer during the company’s National Day of Service. To recognize their enthusiasm and volunteer spirit, team members were recently awarded with a commemorative sweatshirt.

Saia Recognizes Employees for Volunteer Work

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SAIA, Inc. (SAIA) CEO Richard O'Dell on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Saia (SAIA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -12.94% and 2.27%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2019. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Saia (SAIA) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates

Saia (SAIA) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

Why Earnings Season Could Be Great for Saia (SAIA)

Saia (SAIA) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Saia (SAIA) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Jan.  07, 2020  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, today announced that Douglas Col has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.  Mr. Col replaces Robert Chambers who returned to his prior employer in a senior executive position after eight months with Saia.

Col Named Saia's Chief Financial Officer

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Nov.  01, 2019  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc., (NASDAQ: SAIA) a leading transportation provider offering less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, and logistics services, today announced the board of directors has appointed Donna E. Epps, retired Deloitte LLP partner, as a director effective on October 30, 2019 and named her to the audit and nominating and governance committees and appointed Susan F. Ward, retired United Parcel Service, Inc. Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, as a director effective November 24, 2019 and named her to the audit committee.

Saia Appoints Two New Independent Directors to Board

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Oct.  31, 2019  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced that earlier this month, at the Accelerate! Conference & Expo, held in Dallas, Texas, Saia LTL Freight was named one of Redefining the Road magazine’s 2019 “Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation.” The magazine is the official publication of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). Saia Human Resource Specialist Courtney George accepted the award on the company’s behalf.

Saia Honored as Top Company for Women

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Less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier Saia, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIA) reported today a modest miss on third quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) as the expense of terminal openings and lower shipment weights impacted results.

Saia Third Quarter EPS Hit By Lower Shipment Weights, Facility Expansion Costs; Revenue Stayed Strong

Saia (SAIA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -3.10% and 1.20%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2019. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Saia (SAIA) Lags Q3 Earnings Estimates

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Oct.  30, 2019  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, today reported third quarter 2019 financial results. Diluted earnings per share in the quarter were $1.25 compared to $1.07 in the third quarter of 2018. 

Saia Reports Record Third Quarter Earnings per Share of $1.25

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Oct.  24, 2019  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced today that Saia LTL Freight will open two new Northeastern terminals this Monday in Concord, New Hampshire and the North Boston area. Both facilities will provide customers with more direct shipping points as the company pursues complete coverage of the region.

Saia Opens Two New Northeastern Terminals

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Oct.  03, 2019  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced today that Saia LTL Freight will open a terminal this Monday in the city of Long Beach, California, home to the second-busiest container port in the country.

Saia Opens New Southern California Terminal

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Oct.  02, 2019  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced today the opening of its new Saia LTL Freight terminal in Indianapolis, Indiana this coming Friday, Oct. 4.

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