Saia Reports Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates

Trucking company posts revenue above Wall Street forecasts

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Saia Inc., a Georgia-based trucking company, reported fourth-quarter net income of $47.5 million, or $1.77 per share, missing Wall Street expectations. However, the company posted revenue of $790 million in the period, beating Street forecasts.

Why it matters

Saia's earnings results provide insight into the performance of the trucking industry, which is a key indicator of broader economic conditions. The company's revenue beat suggests continued demand for freight transportation services, even as earnings fell short of expectations.

The details

Saia reported a profit of $47.5 million, or $1.77 per share, in the fourth quarter. This missed the average estimate of $1.90 per share from seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research. However, the company's revenue of $790 million in the period beat the $780.6 million expected by five analysts surveyed by Zacks.

  • Saia reported its fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Saia Inc.

A Georgia-based trucking company that provides regional and interregional less-than-truckload (LTL) services.

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The takeaway

Saia's mixed fourth-quarter results highlight the challenges facing the trucking industry, with rising costs and economic uncertainty impacting profitability, even as demand for freight transportation services remains relatively strong.