SAIA Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
0.43%
Last Quarter
$3.22
Past Year
$10.59
Growth Past 5yrs
25.72%
Next Quarter
$1.90
Estimate Next Year
$22.41
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$600.00
63.63% Upside
Mean Price Target
$408.69
11.45% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$262.00
-28.55% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
SAIA Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, SAIA (NYSE: SAIA) reported an actual EPS of $3.22 for the quarter ending on Oct 30, 2025, compared to an estimated $2.52, resulting in a 27.78% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 25, 2025), SAIA recorded an actual EPS of $2.67 with a 11.72% surprise. See SAIA's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
SAIA has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 30, 2025 showing a 27.78% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 25, 2025 recorded a 11.72% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | 3.22 | 2.52 | +27.78% |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 2.67 | 2.39 | +11.72% |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 1.86 | 2.77 | -32.85% |
| Feb 03, 2025 | 2.84 | 2.87 | -1.05% |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 3.46 | 3.53 | -1.98% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 3.83 | 4 | -4.25% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SAIA stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given SAIA stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 62 analysts have given their ratings
to SAIA out of which
20 analysts have given strong buy call,
23 analysts have given buy call,
19 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$408.69 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 11.45% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for SAIA highest price target?
Analysts suggest SAIA's stock price would rise to a high of $600.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for SAIA over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the SAIA stock price could move to $262.00.
What is the average target price for SAIA?
SAIA stock has an average analyst estimate of $408.69.
At its current price, how far is SAIA from its average target price?
SAIA shares are currently trading 11.45% above this price target.
What were SAIA’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $3.22 versus consensus estimates of $2.52, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $3.46.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
SAIA's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.90 and $22.41 for the whole year.
What has SAIA's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 0.43% EPS growth for SAIA in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 25.72% in the past five years.