SAIA - NASDAQ
Saia, Inc.
$464.49
-1.4%Saia, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a transportation company in North America. The company provides less-than-truckload services for shipments between 400 and 10,000 pounds; and other value-added services, including non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 176 owned and leased facilities; and owned approximately 5,600 tractors and 19,300 trailers. The company was formerly known as SCS Transportation, Inc. and changed its name to Saia, Inc. in July 2006. Saia, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotSaia, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Weak cash conversion. Significant portion of earnings not converting to cash—review working capital trends and capital intensity.
CapEx Intensity
Very high capital intensity consumes most operating cash flow. Limited flexibility for dividends or debt reduction.
FCF Growth Trend
Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.
Working Capital Impact
Neutral working capital impact. Changes in current assets and liabilities balanced out.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Capital-intensive growth: Heavy reinvestment limits current cash available but may drive future returns. Assess whether CapEx supports compelling growth opportunities with adequate ROI.
Saia, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
SAIA • NASDAQ
| Saia, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2006 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
255M | 362.1M | 354.9M | 357.4M | 253.2M | 138.3M | 113.7M | 105M | 91.2M | 48M | 55M | 52M | 43.6M | 32M | 11.4M | 2M | -9M | -19.7M | 18.3M | -20.7M | |
248.6M | 210.1M | 178.8M | 157.2M | 141.7M | 134.7M | 119.1M | 102.2M | 87.1M | 76.2M | 65M | 59M | 51.6M | 48M | 37.3M | 36.2M | 39.3M | 40.9M | 38.7M | 32.6M | |
0.0 | 63.2M | 10.1M | 21.6M | 4.3M | 8.3M | 24.7M | 27.5M | -20.8M | 12.8M | 8.4M | 9.5M | 12.1M | -705K | 8.3M | -1.2M | -1.9M | -5.2M | -4.4M | 1.6M | |
0.0 | 14.2M | 11.6M | 8.8M | 8.7M | 7.5M | 6.2M | 5.6M | 5.1M | 4.6M | 3.9M | 4.2M | 2.9M | 2.7M | 1.8M | 1.9M | 1.8M | 1.8M | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
91.4M | 7.9M | 2.9M | 3.1M | -335K | 1.7M | 2.4M | 2.4M | 2.5M | 2.2M | 1.8M | 1.9M | 1.5M | 1.3M | 1.3M | 3M | 3.1M | 40.3M | 5.3M | -18M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (1.7M) | (2.8M) | (8.7M) | (2.4M) | |
0.0 | -73.8M | 19.7M | -75.2M | -25M | 18.6M | 6.8M | 13.9M | -7.2M | 1.9M | 8.6M | -24.4M | -10.4M | 17.3M | -1.9M | -18.4M | -19.2M | 24.3M | -8.1M | 15.1M | |
595M | 583.7M | 577.9M | 473M | 382.6M | 309.1M | 272.9M | 256.4M | 157.8M | 145.8M | 142.7M | 102.2M | 101.3M | 100.7M | 58.2M | 23.4M | 14.1M | 82.3M | 46.3M | 76.1M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-567.6M | -1B | -439.9M | -367.4M | -285.7M | -231.1M | -287.7M | -223.7M | -186.7M | -119.4M | -86.5M | -97.8M | -126.4M | -86.1M | -70.9M | -3.8M | -8.4M | -27.8M | -95.5M | -93.2M | |
(23.5M) | (2.7M) | (2.7M) | (1.9M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (1.1M) | (5.2M) | (1.7M) | -22.2M | (0.0) | (0.0) | -7.6M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -2.3M | (23.8M) | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -500K | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-8.4M | 5M | -11.5M | 0.0 | 8.4M | 12.3M | 6.6M | 1.1M | 5.2M | 1.7M | 818K | 2.9M | 4.3M | 3.3M | 3M | 560K | 788K | 1.8M | 6.4M | -2.9M | |
-552.5M | -1B | -448.7M | -365.5M | -277.8M | -218.8M | -281M | -222.6M | -181.5M | -117.7M | -107.9M | -94.8M | -122M | -90.4M | -67.9M | -3.3M | -7.6M | -26M | -91.4M | -72.3M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-5.9M | 2.6M | 4.9M | -11.8M | -6.6M | -3.6M | -3.5M | -1.4M | -1.3M | -650K | -3.1M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 24.9M | 0.0 | -23.2M | 3.8M | |
-62M | 183.8M | -14.5M | -19.5M | -20.6M | -65.5M | 7.4M | -39.1M | 23.6M | -29.9M | -41.1M | -10.7M | 16.2M | -12.2M | -17.1M | 0.0 | -46.5M | -36.5M | 62.3M | -5M | |
-8.7M | (0.0) | (0.0) | -11.8M | -6.6M | -3.6M | -3.5M | -1.4M | -1.3M | -650K | -3.1M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -23.2M | -8.9M | |
25.7M | -11M | -10.8M | 4.5M | 3.7M | 3.8M | 2.3M | 4.2M | 4.5M | 0.0 | 2.1M | 7.6M | 4.4M | 913K | -897K | 168K | 0.0 | 588K | 2M | 0.0 | |
-42.2M | 175.4M | -20.4M | -26.7M | -23.5M | -65.3M | 6.2M | -36.4M | 26.9M | -26.7M | -39M | -3.1M | 20.5M | -11.2M | -18M | 168K | -24.8M | -35.9M | 41.1M | -10M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
247K | -276.7M | 108.8M | 80.8M | 81.3M | 25.1M | -1.9M | -2.5M | 3.2M | 1.4M | -4.2M | 4.2M | -162K | -996K | -27.7M | 20.3M | -18.3M | 20.4M | -4M | -6.2M | |
19.5M | 296.2M | 187.4M | 106.6M | 25.3M | 248K | 2.2M | 4.7M | 1.5M | 124K | 4.4M | 159K | 321K | 1.3M | 29M | 8.7M | 27.1M | 6.7M | 10.7M | 16.9M | |
19.7M | 19.5M | 296.2M | 187.4M | 106.6M | 25.3M | 248K | 2.2M | 4.7M | 1.5M | 124K | 4.4M | 159K | 321K | 1.3M | 29M | 8.7M | 27.1M | 6.7M | 10.7M | |
27.3M | -459.9M | 138.1M | 105.6M | 96.8M | 78M | -14.8M | 32.8M | -28.9M | 26.4M | 56.2M | 4.4M | -25M | 14.6M | -12.7M | 19.6M | 5.7M | 54.5M | -49.2M | -17.1M |
SEC Filings
SAIA - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | June 02, 2026 | June 02, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 06, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 05, 2026 | April 29, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | April 30, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 30, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | March 16, 2026 | March 13, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 03, 2026 | March 03, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | February 24, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 17, 2026 | February 10, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 10, 2026 | February 10, 2026 | 2026 |
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