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Sep 30, 2020

Saia Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Saia reported record Q3 results driven by improved volume trends and focus on pricing and execution.

Key Takeaways

Saia Inc. reported a 2.7% increase in revenue to $481.4 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.56 for the third quarter of 2020. Operating income increased by 21.7% to $55.2 million, and the operating ratio improved to 88.5. The company's performance reflects improving volume trends and a focus on pricing and execution.

Revenue increased by 2.7% to $481.4 million.

Diluted earnings per share were $1.56, compared to $1.25 in Q3 2019.

Operating income increased by 21.7% to $55.2 million.

Operating ratio improved to 88.5 from 90.3.

Total Revenue
$481M
Previous year: $469M
+2.7%
EPS
$1.56
Previous year: $1.25
+24.8%
LTL revenue/shipment
$240
Previous year: $236
+1.6%
LTL Shipments
1.96M
Previous year: 1.94M
+0.9%
LTL Tonnage
1.26M
Previous year: 1.26M
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$80.9M
Previous year: $67.3M
+20.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$25.5M
Previous year: $15K
+169693.3%
Free Cash Flow
$34.3M
Previous year: $15M
+129.3%
Total Assets
$1.57B
Previous year: $1.42B
+10.1%

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Forward Guidance

The company did not provide specific forward guidance in this report.