SAIA SAIA INC
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Executive Summary
Saia released April and May 2026 LTL operating data showing accelerating tonnage growth (QTD +7.6% vs 2025) and improving weight per shipment (+2.9% QTD). Shipments per workday grew 4.6% QTD. The data suggests solid demand momentum in the less-than-truckload segment heading into the remainder of Q2.
Actionable Insight
The sequential acceleration from April to May in tonnage (+6.9% to +8.4%) and weight per shipment (+1.3% to +4.5%) signals improving demand and mix. Watch for Q2 earnings in late July for margin conversion on this volume growth.
Key Facts
- April 2026 LTL tonnage per workday +6.9% vs April 2025
- May 2026 LTL tonnage per workday +8.4% vs May 2025
- QTD LTL tonnage per workday +7.6% vs QTD 2025
- QTD LTL shipments per workday +4.6% vs QTD 2025
- QTD LTL weight per shipment +2.9% vs QTD 2025
- May weight per shipment accelerated to +4.5% vs May 2025
Financial Impact
No dollar figures provided; operating metrics show accelerating volume and weight trends
Risk Factors
- No pricing or margin data provided — volume growth alone does not guarantee profit improvement
- Forward-looking statements caution about economic conditions, fuel costs, and competitive pricing pressures
- Historical calibration shows score-5/6 reports on SAIA have had mixed directional accuracy
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-252530 |
| Document: saia-ex99_1.htm | 0001193125-26-252530 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-252530-index-headers.html | 0001193125-26-252530 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-252530-index.html | 0001193125-26-252530 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-252530.txt | 0001193125-26-252530 |
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Jun 11, 2026
1d ago
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Institutional Cluster
| $463.60 awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | — | $482.87 (+4.16%) |
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Jun 2, 2026
10d ago
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8-K
| $471.15 $464.49 | ▼ −1.41% | ▼ −0.69% | $482.87 (+2.49%) |
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Jun 2, 2026
10d ago
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Press Release
| $471.15 $464.49 | ▲ +1.41% | ▲ +0.69% | $482.87 (−2.49%) |
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May 6, 2026
5w ago
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8-K
| $448.94 $449.80 | ▲ +0.19% | ▼ −0.64% | $482.87 (+7.56%) |
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Apr 30, 2026
6w ago
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8-K
| $448.82 $441.26 | ▼ −1.68% | ▼ −1.90% | $482.87 (+7.59%) |
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Mar 30, 2026
10w ago
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Press Release
| $351.28 $354.88 | ▲ +1.02% | ▲ +0.28% | $482.87 (+37.46%) |
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Mar 3, 2026
14w ago
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Press Release
| $414.06 $414.43 | ▼ −0.09% | ▲ +0.67% | $482.87 (−16.62%) |
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