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Saia 3Q 2026: Revenue $982.5M, EPS $3.41— 10-Q Summary

Saia reported Q3 2026 revenue of $982.5M, up 17% YoY, and net income of $91.4M, up 5.9%. EPS rose to $3.41. Growth was driven by higher fuel surcharges, shipment weight, and pricing. The company is expanding its network and investing in technology.

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Published Oct 29, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC

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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SAIABullishHigh

Why it matters

The earnings release shows solid top‑line growth and EPS improvement, likely supporting a short‑term price rally.

Market read

First‑report earnings data for a mid‑cap logistics firm; traders can act on the fresh numbers.

What to watch

Potential regulatory changes to freight rates and upcoming equipment investments could affect future earnings.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours release

Background

Saia Inc. filed its Form 10‑Q for Q3 2026, providing the latest financial results.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

AI estimates · verify against primary disclosures

$SAIABullishHigh confidence

Context

Saia Inc. reported Q3 2026 revenue of $982.5M (+17% YoY) and EPS of $3.41, a fresh earnings disclosure.

Expected impact

likely modest upside as the market prices in stronger revenue and EPS

Evidence & confidence

The new earnings numbers exceed prior-year results and suggest continued demand, prompting buying interest.

Market effects

Sector

Transportation and logistics sector may see broader optimism from Saia's revenue growth.

Regional

U.S. logistics market could benefit from higher freight rates and fuel surcharge trends.

Global

Limited to U.S. equities; no immediate global macro impact.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Higher fuel surcharges may be temporary; cost pressures could erode margins if fuel prices stabilize.

Key entities

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Saia Inc.
U.S. less‑than‑truckload (LTL) carrier.

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