Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Stock Forecast
SAIA analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.10 / 5 from 21 analysts
- Price target
- $420.29 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +25.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $3.31
- 52-week range
- $250.48 – $487.14
SAIA analyst ratings
21 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SAIA price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SAIA earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.30 | $3.22 | $3.41 | $2.81 | +17.4% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $11.37 | $11.10 | $11.85 | $9.11 | +24.8% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $14.25 | $13.44 | $16.04 | $11.37 | +25.3% | 20 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SAIA revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $967.1M | $948.0M | $988.6M | +15.2% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.64B | $3.58B | $3.73B | +12.7% | 17 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.93B | $3.76B | $4.14B | +7.8% | 17 |
SAIA EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SAIA revenue: reported and forecast
SAIA EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.35 | $3.26 | $3.27 | $3.29 | $3.30 | −1.6% | 9 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $11.44 | $11.34 | $11.34 | $11.37 | $11.37 | −0.6% | 7 up · 5 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $14.55 | $14.15 | $14.22 | $14.24 | $14.25 | −2.1% | 5 up · 7 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SAIA earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SAIA beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from SAIA
21 analysts cover Saia; their consensus rating is buy (4.10 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $420.29, 25.5% above the latest close of $335.00. Analysts expect earnings of $11.37 per share for 2026, +24.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $14.25 per share on revenue of $3.9 billion. Saia beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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SAIA forecast FAQ
What is Saia's price target?
The average analyst price target for Saia is $420.29, 25.5% above the latest close of $335.00.
Is Saia a buy, hold or sell?
Of 21 analysts covering Saia, 11 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 6 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Saia's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $11.37 per share for 2026 (range $11.10 to $11.85); for 2027 the estimate is $14.25.
What is Saia's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.6 billion, growth of 12.7%; for 2027 it is $3.9 billion.
When does Saia report earnings?
Saia is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $3.31.
Does Saia usually beat earnings estimates?
Saia reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.