earnings
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.55
Saia Q3 EPS flat at $3.67; revenue up 6.2% to $775.1M; operating ratio worsens to 83.4%
SAIA INC
2023-Q3 EPS reported
$9.93
revenue$2,130,301,000
- Diluted EPS $3.67 unchanged YoY; revenue $775.1M (+6.2%) on 12.2% LTL shipments per day growth.
- Operating ratio deteriorated 100 bps to 83.4%; salaries & benefits +16% from 1,000+ new hires and 4.1% wage increase.
- Late July volume surge from LTL competitor shutdown; LTL tonnage per day +6.7%, rev per cwt ex fuel +8.4%.
- Cash $249.3M; net capex 9-month $338.4M; 2023 capex guidance >$400M, subject to market conditions.
- Core pricing environment positive; management expects improved productivity as new staff gain experience.