Saia, Inc. (SAIA)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Saia, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Saia, Inc. (SAIA) has returned 7.58% so far this year and 0.53% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SAIA has achieved an annualized return of 28.64%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 12, 2002, SAIA's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.14%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jul 2008 with a return of +60.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2002 at -39.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, SAIA closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 27, 2012 with a return of +19.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 25, 2025 at -30.7%.

Saia, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 14.67%, beta of 1.31, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 13, 2002.

• This stock captured 167.01% of S&P 500 Index gains and 124.29% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.27 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SAIA ranks 40 for risk / return — below 40% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Saia, Inc. (SAIA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Saia, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Saia, Inc. was 80.35%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1083 trading sessions.

The current Saia, Inc. drawdown is 42.03%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Saia, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Saia, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Trucking industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.