Saia, Inc. (SAIA)
SAIA moved a median of -0.17% 30 minutes after news, and -0.15% by the close. How SAIA actually reacts to news — the realized, point-in-time move the market made, measured across 313 labeled events over the last three years with zero look-ahead.
SAIA’s median reaction, across the day.
| Horizon | Median | % positive | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-min | -0.11% | 38% | 310 |
| 30-min | -0.17% | 44% | 313 |
| 60-min | -0.33% | 44% | 313 |
| to close | -0.15% | 47% | 313 |
| Middle 50% of SAIA reactions | -0.89% to +0.70% |
|---|---|
| Median reaction (30-min) | -0.17% |
| Measured reactions | 313 |
Half of all Saia, Inc. news events land between -0.89% and +0.70% at 30 minutes.
Reaction stats as of 2026-09-21. Newest measured event . Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp.
How SAIA reacts, by analyst action.
| Event | Events | Median 30-min | % positive | Median to close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst upgrades | 54 | -0.17% | 39% | +0.14% |
| Analyst downgrades | 42 | -0.08% | 50% | +0.06% |
| Coverage initiations | 21 | -0.29% | 33% | -0.37% |
| Rating reiterations | 196 | -0.05% | 47% | -0.35% |
| Price-target raises | 62 | -0.12% | 40% | -0.16% |
| Price-target cuts | 51 | +0.04% | 53% | -0.31% |
Last 3 years, pulled 2026-09-21. Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp. Counts and medians only. The same measurement runs across every name in the dataset. See how SAIA ranks against every other measured name →
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Recent SAIA events, each with its measured reaction.
| Date | Headline | Event | Source | 5-min | To close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saia Expands Northeast Network with New Long Island Terminal | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.58% | +0.43% | |
| Saia and Wreaths Across America Team Up for NASCAR Cup Series Race | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.74% | +4.13% | |
| Saia to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 29, 2026 | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.41% | -1.57% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Sep 03 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +1.50% | +3.70% | |
| Saia Provides July and August LTL Operating Data | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +1.50% | +3.70% | |
| Saia Announces the Recipients of its 2026 Student Scholarship Program | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.01% | -0.85% | |
| Saia Earns Two 2026 Logistics Management Quest for Quality Awards | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.07% | -0.09% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Jul 30 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.67% | +2.14% | |
| Form 10-Q SAIA INC For: Jun 30 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | -1.64% | -2.90% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Jul 30 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.48% | -8.43% | |
| Saia Reports Second Quarter Results | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.48% | -8.43% | |
| Saia Sponsors Christopher Bell’s Patriotic No. 20 Toyota at Chicagoland Speedway | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.04% | -1.40% | |
| Saia to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Results on July 30, 2026 | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.04% | -2.06% | |
| Saia Launches REV Initiative to Advance Speed, Visibility and the Customer Experience | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.35% | -0.39% | |
| Saia Expands Midwest Network with New Facilities in Minnesota and Missouri | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +1.07% | +0.31% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Jun 02 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.18% | -2.48% | |
| Saia Provides April and May LTL Operating Data | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.18% | -2.48% | |
| Saia Continues Network Growth with New Facilities in Washington and Indiana | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.10% | +0.06% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Apr 30 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.66% | -1.49% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Apr 29 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +1.02% | +4.17% | |
| Form 10-Q SAIA INC For: Mar 31 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | +0.04% | -2.87% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Apr 30 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -3.11% | +0.89% | |
| Saia Reports First Quarter Results | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -3.11% | +0.89% | |
| Saia Expands Northeast Network with New Terminal in Pennsylvania | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.03% | +0.84% | |
| Saia to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results on April 30, 2026 | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +1.76% | +4.54% | |
| Form ARS SAIA INC For: Dec 31 | SEC filing · Form ARS | SEC EDGAR | -1.66% | +0.29% | |
| Form DEF 14A SAIA INC For: Mar 13 | SEC filing · Form DEF | SEC EDGAR | -1.66% | +0.29% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Mar 03 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +1.31% | +4.52% | |
| Saia Provides January and February LTL Operating Data | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +1.31% | +4.52% | |
| Form 10-K SAIA INC For: Dec 31 | SEC filing · Form 10-K | SEC EDGAR | -1.08% | -4.97% | |
| Saia and Joe Gibbs Racing Continue Partnership for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.41% | +0.09% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Feb 10 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.91% | +1.45% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Feb 10 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -2.98% | -2.04% | |
| Saia Reports Fourth Quarter Results | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -2.98% | -2.04% | |
| Saia Announces Brand Alignment | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.23% | -0.02% | |
| Saia to Announce Fourth Quarter 2025 Results on February 10, 2026 | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +0.50% | -0.77% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Dec 02 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -3.38% | +2.31% | |
| Saia Provides Fourth Quarter LTL Operating Data | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -3.38% | +2.31% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Oct 30 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.78% | -2.75% | |
| Form 10-Q SAIA INC For: Sep 30 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | -0.08% | +5.19% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Oct 30 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.21% | +1.97% | |
| Saia Reports Third Quarter Results | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -0.21% | +1.97% | |
| Saia Announces Retirement of CIO Rohit Lal and Appointment of Successor Tarak Patel | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +1.76% | -1.94% | |
| Saia to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Results on October 30, 2025 | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -2.11% | -0.28% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Sep 05 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +1.34% | +2.67% | |
| Saia Provides Third Quarter LTL Operating Data | Press release | GlobeNewswire | +1.34% | +2.67% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Jul 25 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.26% | -1.36% | |
| Form 10-Q SAIA INC For: Jun 30 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | -2.77% | -3.23% | |
| Form 8-K SAIA INC For: Jul 25 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -1.80% | -4.47% | |
| Saia Reports Second Quarter Results | Press release | GlobeNewswire | -1.80% | -4.47% |
Each reaction is the move the market actually made, measured from the news timestamp. Headlines link through to the SAIA section they belong to.
Where else SAIA is measured.
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How the numbers are made.
How is Saia, Inc.'s median reaction calculated?
Every labeled SAIA news event is measured from its own timestamp: the last trade before the news is the base price, and the move is read at fixed horizons — 30 minutes of trading, then the close. The median across 313 events is what this page reports. Point-in-time, zero look-ahead: no event borrows information from a later one.
What counts as a positive reaction?
Any event whose price move is above zero at the horizon, relative to the last trade before the news timestamp. 44% of SAIA's measured events are up at 30 minutes; the rest close the window flat or negative.
How often is this page updated?
The news table refreshes automatically as new events are labeled and priced. The reaction medians are re-pulled in batches from the dataset — the figures here are as of 2026-09-21.
Does SAIA's past reaction predict its next one?
No. These are realized facts about past events, not forecasts. They describe a distribution — they say nothing certain about any future move.