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Mar 31, 2020

Saia Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Saia's first quarter results were marked by shipment volatility and a downturn in business volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the company was able to make cost adjustments and achieve a record low first quarter operating ratio.

Key Takeaways

Saia Inc. reported an 8.7% increase in revenue, a 35.4% increase in operating income, and diluted earnings per share of $1.06 compared to $0.85 in the first quarter of 2019. The company experienced shipment volatility due to the COVID-19 pandemic but managed to improve financial results through cost adjustments and productivity improvements.

Revenue increased by 8.7% compared to the first quarter of 2019.

Operating income increased by 35.4% compared to the first quarter of 2019.

The operating ratio improved to 91.3 compared to 93.0 in the first quarter of 2019.

LTL shipments per workday rose 2.3%.

Total Revenue
$446M
Previous year: $411M
+8.7%
EPS
$1.06
Previous year: $0.85
+24.7%
LTL revenue/shipment
$242
Previous year: $230
+4.9%
LTL Shipments
1.81M
Previous year: 1.74M
+3.9%
LTL Tonnage
1.2M
Previous year: 1.14M
+5.6%
Gross Profit
$62.2M
Previous year: $51.5M
+20.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$46.9M
Previous year: $31K
+151219.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$56.3M
Previous year: -$26.3M
+113.8%
Total Assets
$1.58B
Previous year: $1.25B
+26.5%

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Forward Guidance

Saia has prioritized its 2020 investment plan to match its current outlook, selectively foregoing some previously planned investments until business conditions improve, while remaining open to opportunistic investments.