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Jun 30, 2023

Saia Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Saia reported a decrease in revenue and operating income due to a softer economic environment, but strong core execution and customer service helped to mitigate the impact.

Key Takeaways

Saia's second quarter 2023 results showed a decrease in revenue by 6.8% to $694.6 million and a decrease in operating income by 17.6% to $120.3 million compared to the same period last year. Despite the softer economic environment, the company's strong core execution and commitment to customer service allowed them to raise prices and improve revenue per shipment excluding fuel surcharge revenue.

Revenue decreased by 6.8% to $694.6 million.

Operating income decreased by 17.6% to $120.3 million.

Diluted earnings per share were $3.42 compared to $4.10 in the second quarter of 2022.

The company opened five new terminals, enhancing their market position.

Total Revenue
$695M
Previous year: $746M
-6.8%
EPS
$3.42
Previous year: $4.1
-16.6%
LTL Shipments
1.97M
Previous year: 32K
+6056.3%
LTL Tonnage
1.42M
Previous year: 22.6
+6287510.6%
LTL length of haul
892
Previous year: 910
-2.0%
Gross Profit
$155M
Previous year: $176M
-12.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$235M
Previous year: $138M
+70.4%
Free Cash Flow
$73.5M
Previous year: $1.85M
+3870.2%
Total Assets
$2.34B
Previous year: $2.05B
+14.1%

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Forward Guidance

Saia anticipates that net capital expenditures will be in excess of $400 million in 2023, subject to ongoing evaluation of market conditions.