Saia, Inc. — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Saia, Inc. reported third-quarter 2026 diluted earnings per share of $3.41, up from $3.22 in the same period of 2025, with revenue reaching a record $982.5 million, a 17.0% increase year-over-year. The company achieved record LTL tonnage per workday and an operating income of $122.3 million, resulting in an operating ratio of 87.6%. Saia's Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program allowing for the buyback of up to $250 million of common stock. Financially, the company ended the quarter with $202.5 million in cash and $100.0 million in total debt, while generating over $240 million in free cash flow for the first nine months of 2026.