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Mar 31, 2021

Saia Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Saia reported record first-quarter revenue, operating income and operating ratio, despite challenges from severe winter weather.

Key Takeaways

Saia Inc. reported record first quarter financial results. Revenue increased by 8.4% to $484.1 million. Diluted earnings per share were $1.40, compared to $1.06 in the first quarter of 2020. The operating ratio was 89.9 compared to 91.3.

Revenue increased by 8.4% year-over-year.

Operating income increased 25.6% year-over-year.

Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.40 from $1.06 in the prior year.

The company opened one new terminal in the first quarter.

Total Revenue
$484M
Previous year: $446M
+8.4%
EPS
$1.4
Previous year: $1.06
+32.1%
LTL revenue/shipment
$262
Previous year: $242
+8.4%
LTL Shipments
1.83M
Previous year: 1.81M
+0.9%
LTL Tonnage
1.25M
Previous year: 1.2M
+3.7%
Gross Profit
$74.3M
Previous year: $62.2M
+19.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$53.3M
Previous year: $46.9M
+13.5%
Free Cash Flow
$35.4M
Previous year: -$56.3M
-162.9%
Total Assets
$1.61B
Previous year: $1.58B
+2.1%

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