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Sep 30, 2023

Saia Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Saia's Q3 2023 results reflected revenue growth and strategic volume management amidst competitor shutdown.

Key Takeaways

Saia, Inc. reported a 6.2% increase in revenue, reaching $775.1 million, and operating income saw a slight increase of 0.1% to $128.4 million. The company managed a significant surge in volume following a competitor's shutdown, while maintaining customer service levels. Earnings per share remained flat at $3.67 compared to the same quarter last year.

Revenue increased by 6.2% to $775.1 million.

Operating income rose slightly by 0.1% to $128.4 million.

LTL shipments per workday increased by 12.2%.

LTL revenue per hundredweight, excluding fuel surcharge, increased by 8.4%.

Total Revenue
$775M
Previous year: $730M
+6.2%
EPS
$3.67
Previous year: $3.67
+0.0%
LTL Shipments
2.16M
Previous year: 1.95M
+10.4%
LTL Tonnage
1.47M
Previous year: 1.4M
+5.0%
Gross Profit
$164M
Previous year: $161M
+2.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$249M
Previous year: $150M
+66.4%
Free Cash Flow
$11.4M
Previous year: $13.5M
-15.6%
Total Assets
$2.49B
Previous year: $2.14B
+16.1%

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Forward Guidance

Saia anticipates net capital expenditures to exceed $400 million in 2023, subject to ongoing evaluation of market conditions.