Saia Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Saia has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 25.7%, while the Transportation industry saw earnings growing at 9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 13.3% per year. Saia's return on equity is 16.8%, and it has net margins of 11.8%.
Key information
25.7%
Earnings growth rate
25.3%
EPS growth rate
| Transportation Industry Growth | 15.6% |
| Revenue growth rate | 13.3% |
| Return on equity | 16.8% |
| Net Margin | 11.8% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Saia: Good Growth Prospects Should Drive Upside
Nov 19Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Saia, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SAIA) 34% Share Price Surge
Nov 07
Is Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) Potentially Undervalued?
Oct 27Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Sep 21Does Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Sep 09A Look At The Fair Value Of Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA)
Aug 28Saia, Inc.: Not A Star, But A Fairly Strong Company At A Fair Price
Aug 19Getting In Cheap On Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) Might Be Difficult
Aug 04Here's Why We Think Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Jul 23Saia: Embedded Expectations Clamp Investment Return At Starting Multiples
Jul 20Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA)?
Jul 11Does Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Jun 03Why The 20% Return On Capital At Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Should Have Your Attention
May 22Concerns Surrounding Saia's (NASDAQ:SAIA) Performance
May 03Saia: Recent Correction Is A Buying Opportunity
Apr 29Saia, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SAIA) 26% Cheaper Price Remains In Tune With Earnings
Apr 27We Discuss Whether Saia, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SAIA) CEO Is Due For A Pay Rise
Apr 19A Look At The Fair Value Of Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA)
Apr 03Saia, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SAIA) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 27% Share Price Bounce
Mar 01Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Knows How To Allocate Capital Effectively
Feb 05Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA)?
Jan 18Saia, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SAIA) P/E Is On The Mark
Dec 31Is Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) Worth US$392 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
Dec 09Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Knows How To Allocate Capital Effectively
Oct 14Should You Think About Buying Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) Now?
Sep 05Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth
Jul 13Under The Bonnet, Saia's (NASDAQ:SAIA) Returns Look Impressive
Jun 28Why Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) Could Be Worth Watching
May 27Should You Be Adding Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) To Your Watchlist Today?
Apr 09Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA)
Mar 24Is Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) Potentially Undervalued?
Feb 07Here's Why Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Jan 07Under The Bonnet, Saia's (NASDAQ:SAIA) Returns Look Impressive
Dec 22Is There Now An Opportunity In Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA)?
Oct 19Here's Why We Think Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Oct 02The Trend Of High Returns At Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) Has Us Very Interested
Sep 16Saia LTL Freight opens new terminal in Franklin Park, Illinois
Aug 29Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Saia makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,171 | 375 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,104 | 381 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,976 | 369 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,881 | 355 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,786 | 336 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,740 | 336 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,791 | 354 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,792 | 357 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,753 | 360 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,640 | 342 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,466 | 295 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,289 | 253 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,148 | 220 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 2,013 | 182 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,860 | 148 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,822 | 138 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,789 | 120 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,776 | 111 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,823 | 120 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,787 | 114 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,750 | 118 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,707 | 113 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,672 | 106 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,654 | 105 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,607 | 127 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,539 | 114 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,474 | 101 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,405 | 91 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,345 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,304 | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,252 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,250 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,206 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,207 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,218 | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,221 | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,243 | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,259 | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 1,266 | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 1,272 | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 14 | 1,242 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 1,203 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 14 | 1,165 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 13 | 1,139 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: SAIA has a high level of non-cash earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: SAIA's current net profit margins (11.8%) are lower than last year (12.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: SAIA's earnings have grown significantly by 25.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: SAIA's earnings growth over the past year (11.5%) is below its 5-year average (25.7% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: SAIA earnings growth over the past year (11.5%) exceeded the Transportation industry -3.6%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: SAIA's Return on Equity (16.8%) is considered low.