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Saia Is Spending Big on Growth—Can Network Density Unlock the Next Phase of Returns?

Saia, Inc. recently completed their fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, providing a snapshot of their business performance amid a challenging transportation industry landscape. Neutral insights into both the positives and negatives provide a comprehensive understanding of the company’s current position and future prospects. Positively, Saia reported a record fourth quarter revenue of $790 million, maintaining flat growth with a 0.1% increase compared to the previous year. The company’s national network expansion was in full operation for the entire year, yielding opportunities with new and existing customers and enabling Saia to provide its services in more markets. Saia’s extensive capital investments of over $2 billion in the past three years have allowed rapid geographic expansion, which the company believes has translated into increased market share and operational opportunities. From an operational perspective, there was significant progress in safety and service metrics.