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 2, 2026
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8-K
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Jun 2, 2026
3d ago
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Press Release
| — | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
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May 6, 2026
29d ago
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8-K
| $448.94 $464.49 | ▲ +3.46% | ▲ +0.33% | $464.79 (+3.53%) |
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Apr 30, 2026
5w ago
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8-K
| — | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
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Mar 30, 2026
9w ago
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Press Release
| $351.28 $446.07 | ▲ +26.98% | ▲ +17.56% | $464.79 (+32.31%) |
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Mar 3, 2026
13w ago
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Press Release
| $414.06 $351.28 | ▲ +15.16% | ▲ +10.76% | $464.79 (−12.25%) |
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