Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Stock Forecast & Price Prediction 2025, 2030, 2040, and 2050
Stay updated on Saia, Inc. (SAIA) stock with short-term forecast for year 2025 and long-term price prediction for 2025 - 2050. Access historical performance, see analyst ratings, and follow the latest Saia, Inc. news and developments.
1 Month Prediction
$831.71 [238.60%]
3 Month Prediction
$832.47 [238.91%]
6 Month Prediction
$946.73 [285.43%]
1 Year Prediction
$849.35 [245.79%]
3 Year Prediction
$889.13 [261.98%]
5 Year Prediction
$928.98 [278.20%]
About Saia, Inc.
Saia, Inc. is a U.S.-based transportation company specializing in less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services. Founded in 1924 by Louis Saia Sr. in Houma, Louisiana, the company began by delivering produce using a modified car. Today, Saia is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia, and operates over 200 terminals across the contiguous United States.
Saia's primary services include regional and interregional LTL transportation, as well as non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics solutions through its subsidiaries Saia LTL Freight, Saia Logistics Services, and LinkEx. The company also extends its reach to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico via partnerships
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Historical Performance
IPO Date
Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) went public on 11 September, 2002.
Change
Since inception, SAIA has increased by 4,471.28%. In the last 5 years, SAIA has risen from $108.44 to $245.63, a massive 126.51% increase since 2020.
Historical Highs and Lows
In the past 5 years, the stock reached a high of $585.00 and a low of $108.44.
52 Week Range
$229.21
$624.55
The current price $245.63 is near the 52-week low, which means that the stock is underbought.
SAIA Stock Price History
Based on SAIA stock's historical price data, this table shows how the stock has performed in the last 6 years. Since 2019, the SAIA stock has risen from $73.54 - $180.8 to $245.63 - $480.11, which is up 352.33%. Currently, the stock follows upward trend.
Here, we have calculated stock range of SAIA, indicating the highs and lows for each year, the average price based on the daily closing prices each year, and the change% from the average price.
| Year | Stock Price | Avg Price | Change% | Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $73.54 - $180.8 | $120.24 | 46.54 | 1 Year Change |
| 2021 | $176.75 - $337.03 | $247.25 | 201.33 | 2 Year Change |
| 2022 | $188.0 - $287.23 | $224.47 | 173.56 | 3 Year Change |
| 2023 | $270.87 - $438.22 | $347.93 | 324.03 | 4 Year Change |
| 2024 | $375.83 - $585.0 | $469.66 | 472.38 | 5 Year Change |
| 2025 | $245.63 - $480.11 | $371.15 | 352.33 | 6 Year Change |
SAIA Price Performance
6-Month Performance
SAIA stock dropped by 56.84% in the last six months.
1-Year Performance
The stock has trended downwards by 40.01% in the past year.
3-Year Performance
In the last 3 years, the stock has soared by 24.31%.
5-Year Performance
In the last 5 years, the stock has gone up by 126.51%.
According to Saia, Inc.'s historical data, below graph gives us the exact picture of how the SAIA stock has performed year-over-year. Here, Each bar on the graph represents a particular year that illustrates how the stock's price changed from one year to the next.
YoY Performance
In the last five years, the stock has shown positive growth in 4 years and a decline in 1 year.
2020
94.16% ↑
2021
86.41% ↑
2022
37.79% ↓
2023
108.99% ↑
2024
4.00% ↑
NOTE: Green bars indicate that the stock has risen compared to the previous year, while red bars show that the stock has fallen.
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Financials & Stock Analysis
Total Revenue
Quarterly Revenue: $788.95 M (Q4)
Revenue for Q4 ending 31st December, 2024 decreased 6.31% compared to Q3 ending 30th September, 2024.
Annual Revenue: $3.21 B (1Y)
Revenue for trailing 12 months decreased 0.00% year over year from 31st December, 2024.
Market Capitalization
Saia, Inc. has a market capitalization of $9.43B, which places SAIA in the mid-cap category.
Fundamental Analysis
EPS: $nan (Q4), $nan (1Y)
EPS decreased nan% since last quarter, and decreased nan% since last year.
Net Income: $76.10 M (Q4), $362.06 M (1Y)
Net Income decreased 17.95% since last quarter, and increased 2.03% since last year.
Free Cash Flow: $-3.52 M (Q4), $-459.86 M (1Y)
Free Cash Flow decreased 69.85% since last quarter, and decreased 433.07% since last year.
Net Profit Margin: 9.65% (Q4), 11.28% (1Y)
Net Profit Margin decreased 12.42% since last quarter, and increased 2.03% since last year.
Below, we have listed 12 key indicators for Fundamental analysis for SAIA stock. These indicators help you understand Saia, Inc.'s financial health, earnings and growth potential, and make a decision if the stock is a good long-term investment or not.
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Technical Analysis
Here, we have listed 5 key indicators for Technical Analysis for SAIA stock. These indicators help investors study past price movements and trading volumes to forecast future price changes, and find the right time when to buy, sell or hold the stock.
| Technical Indicators | Value |
|---|---|
| SMA20 | $335.25 |
| SMA50 | $371.83 |
| SMA200 | $440.45 |
| RSI | 36.94 |
| Beta | 1.99 |
SMA20 > Current Price
This signals SAIA stock is in short-term bearish momentum.
SMA50 > Current Price
This signals SAIA stock is in mid-term bearish momentum.
SMA200 > Current Price
This signals SAIA stock is in long-term bearish momentum.
Sentiment Based on Technical Analysis
Based on 8 technical analysis indicators, the overall sentiment for SAIA stock is Bearish. Out of all indicators, 2 indicates bullish signals, 6 signals bearish trends and 1 gives neutral trends. The SAIA stock forecast was last updated on 26 April, 2025.
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast
According to short-term forecast, the stock is expected to rise to $893.62 by the end of 2025, and can reach around $809.90 to $900.99 in 2026. And, the long-term forecast suggests that the stock may further jump to $1040.49 - $554.49 in 2028, and $1053.52 - $991.26 by 2031. So, the SAIA stock shows a strong upward trend in the next several years.
Short-term SAIA Stock Price Prediction & Forecast
| Date | Forecasted Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05 | $831.71 | 238.6% |
| 2025-06 | $889.22 | 262.02% |
| 2025-07 | $832.47 | 238.91% |
| 2025-08 | $797.79 | 224.79% |
| 2025-09 | $877.61 | 257.29% |
| 2025-10 | $946.73 | 285.43% |
| 2025-11 | $854.85 | 248.02% |
| 2025-12 | $893.62 | 263.81% |
In 2025, the SAIA stock price is expected to fluctuate between $797.79 and $946.73. According to the monthly forecast, the stock could rise to $893.62 by December 2024. If compared to the SAIA's current price, the stock could gain 263.81% by the end of this year.
Long-term SAIA Stock Price Prediction & Forecast
| Year | Year Start | Year Mid | Year End | Change% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $809.90 | $1002.71 | $900.99 | 266.81% |
| 2027 | $735.55 | $1022.79 | $546.84 | 122.63% |
| 2028 | $1040.49 | $767.06 | $554.49 | 125.74% |
| 2029 | $1202.97 | $1167.59 | $601.93 | 145.06% |
| 2030 | $1044.31 | $1109.80 | $850.70 | 246.33% |
| 2031 | $1053.52 | $1056.96 | $991.26 | 303.56% |
| 2032 | $951.41 | $1328.36 | $924.98 | 276.57% |
| 2033 | $659.62 | $894.27 | $1089.16 | 343.41% |
| 2034 | $929.16 | $1055.31 | $881.84 | 259.01% |
| 2035 | $1014.58 | $1482.13 | $881.10 | 258.71% |
| 2036 | $953.88 | $1205.84 | $557.11 | 126.81% |
| 2037 | $1246.72 | $1217.75 | $1163.49 | 373.68% |
| 2038 | $1240.06 | $877.22 | $946.07 | 285.16% |
| 2039 | $867.30 | $990.05 | $821.66 | 234.51% |
| 2040 | $993.08 | $1201.80 | $1187.27 | 383.36% |
| 2041 | $1187.25 | $1369.19 | $988.99 | 302.63% |
| 2042 | $1579.95 | $1338.81 | $1086.31 | 342.25% |
| 2043 | $1291.15 | $1324.60 | $772.36 | 214.44% |
| 2044 | $1245.48 | $1775.40 | $1219.39 | 396.43% |
| 2045 | $1208.66 | $1360.30 | $1235.29 | 402.91% |
| 2046 | $1089.02 | $1376.67 | $1177.05 | 379.2% |
| 2047 | $1209.26 | $1288.81 | $1133.60 | 361.51% |
| 2048 | $932.31 | $1727.33 | $1315.12 | 435.41% |
| 2049 | $1236.01 | $1706.54 | $1092.30 | 344.69% |
| 2050 | $928.48 | $1870.57 | $1358.85 | 453.21% |
| 2051 | $1266.53 | $1442.12 | $1474.15 | 500.15% |
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2025
At the start of 2025, the SAIA stock was at $480.11. Today, it is trading at $245.63, which is -48.84% decrease from price at the beginning of the year. By the end of this year, you can expect the stock to reach to $893.62 by December 2025 with a 263.81% change.
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2026 - 2030
In the next five years, there will be a significant appreciation in the SAIA stock. During this period, the SAIA's price is forecasted to shift from $809.90 to $850.70, which is 5.04% gain.
In 2026, the stock would possibly open at $809.90, escalates to $1002.71 by mid-year, and wraps up at $900.99, reflecting a 266.81% increase from today's price. Further moving to 2030, the stock can kick off the year at $1044.31, soar to $1109.80 by mid-year, and finish at $850.70, which is 246.33% change from current price.
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2031 - 2040
During this period, the stock would move from $1053.52 to $1187.27, which is up 303.56%
In 2031, we can expect SAIA to fluctuate between $991.26 and $1053.52, a shift indicating a 303.56% gain by year-end compared to current price. And Until 2040, SAIA can likely vary from $993.08 to $1187.27. By the end of 2040, the stock could record a 383.36% rise from today's stock price.
Saia, Inc. (SAIA) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2041 - 2050
According to long-term forecast, the SAIA stock can see an an upturn from $1187.25 to $1358.85 in this period. In 2041, the stock can experience a high of $1369.19 by mid-year, closing the year at $988.99. This results in a 457.42% increase from today.
Moving towards the end of 2050, SAIA is projected to open the year at $928.48. The stock may peak to $1870.57 during mid-year and finish the year at $1358.85. Compared to the stock's current price, this translates to an overall gain of 453.21% by 2050.
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SAIA : Buy, Sell Or Hold?
Analyst Ratings
Based on 21 analysts, 4 rated as a strong buy, 10 recommended a buy, 6 suggested a hold, 1 advised a sell, and 0 indicated a strong sell.Three months ago, out of 19 analysts, 2 analysts gave a strong buy rating, 9 a buy rating, 7 a hold rating, 1 advised selling, and 0 suggested a strong sell.So, according to analyst ratings, the recommendation for SAIA stock is Buy.
Expert Analysis
According to SAIA short-term and long-term forecast, Saia, Inc. shares are projected to go up by 453.21%, and reach a value of $1358.85 per share by 2050.
As per technical analysis, indicators show a Bearish sentiment, while Fear & Greed Index stands at 28.571428571428573, which signals Fear. Also, SAIA has recorded 9/30 green days, which reflects a 40.909090909090914% positivity rate with a price volatility of 0.07%.
Plus, Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.181347 suggests that SAIA stock is overvalued. So, Based on SAIA prediction and analysis, it may be the best time to sell SAIA stock right now.
Disclaimer: Stock predictions, forecasts and price targets provided for "SAIA” are solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be treated as investment or financial advice. Always conduct your own research or consider consulting with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.